Rosen Shingle CreekvsWalt Disney World Dolphin
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort ranks slightly higher than Rosen Shingle Creek. Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 11 sources like The Telegraph, Gayot and Afar Magazine.
Rosen Shingle Creek
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This magnificent Mediterranean-inspired resort evokes thoughts of a bygone era when Florida's legendary grand hotels were bastions of high style." Full review
Star Service "A colossus among the cypress trees, this strapping resort is one of the largest properties in central Florida, a vast unabashed convention hotel with its eye on large groups." Full review
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With 445,000 sq ft of indoor space, groups have a wide variety to choose from.
Gayot "Guests can enjoy eco-adventures by hiking nature trails, birding in the woods or fishing in her waters, reservations required."
Zagat4.0
""Close to Orlando's attractions but away from the hustle and bustle", this "huge", "beautiful" Mediterranean-inspired conference resort is "ideal if you are traveling on business"."
Fodor's "It may cater to the convention crowd, but make no mistake: this place offers plenty to those seeking fun and relaxation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The resort has a championship golf course, tennis courts, and four swimming pools... numerous upscale amenities draws couples and families." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Undeniably luxurious, Rosen Shingle Creek avoids the 'pretentious' trap with a casual-elegant ambiance that encourages visitors to be as swanky or as touristy as they like." Full review
Independent "An expansive realm of Spanish Revival architecture and old-fashioned charm, all wrapped up in a colossal exterior encompassing 1,501 rooms and a multitude of dining choices."
Fodor's "Sitting amid 255 acres of subtropical landscape, including a cypress-fringed creek and a championship golf course, this award-winning luxury resort offers a golf academy; fishing; nature..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"For sophisticated digs in Orlando, Florida , consider a stay at Rosen Shingle Creek. Located in the southwestern quadrant of the city, this hotel markets itself as a convenient location..." Full review
Walt Disney World Dolphin Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Zagat Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Gayot The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookend this 25-story glass pyramid, a luxe resort designed, like the adjoining Swan, by world-renowned architect Michael Graves." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Home to Tod English’s BlueZoo restaurant, a must no matter where you stay, this whimsical resort is best known for the tremendous dolphins that sit atop its exterior."
Rough Guide "Sister hotel to the Dolphin... from which it’s separated by an artificial lake and beach, and likewise whimsically decorated... equipped with every conceivable luxury."
Zagat3.7
"Centered on an "enormous, pyramidlike" main building, this "stylish" Michael Graves--designed resort is "within walking distance of Epcot"."
Frommer's "The ceilings are a little bit low, the staff a little bit distracted, but the location never quits." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel has the advantages of a Disney property (i.e., early entry to a different park each day) but more flexible pricing." Full review
Afar Magazine "Revitalize and refresh just steps from Disney World at our magical retreat, featuring golf, five pools, spa, and a white-sand beach." Full review
Gayot "This Michael Graves-designed resort shares many motifs and amenities with its next-door neighbor and sister hotel, the Dolphin."
The Telegraph8.0
"An extensive twin resort and convention hotel right in the heart of Walt Disney World, hence in an ideal location for those wanting the full theme park experience, but at a more moderate price." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"These two Michael Graves–designed, high-rise luxury hotels, which face each other on Disney property and share facilities, offer a distinctly toned-down Disney feel but all the Disney perks." Full review
