Suggestions for high end hotels?

[Aimeedyan]

I have looked at the Ritz, JW Marriott, and Gaylord - what other true deluxe (offsite) resorts do you suggest? Reviews of those? I really want a nice pool area, but am looking at price, too. Anywhere in Orlando is fine.

Thanks so much!!!!!

[CarolA]

I have stayed at the Ritz and the Gaylord.

Of those you cannot beat the Ritz. If you want true deluxe that is your hotel. I would think the JW is also nice, but a step down in service. They share a pool area with one pool themed as a spa pool, (great lounges) and a lazy river pool. I loved the place and can't wait to go back.

Gaylord is very nice, but it is a convention hotel (Think HUGE!) Also, my room had a shower only.

The Westin downtown gets great reviews and there is a new Omni at Champonsgate which had some good opening rates recently

[ducklite]

The Peabody on I-Drive is an incredible and very upscale property.

Anne

[spiceycat]

the Hyatt Grand Cypress.

I still want to stay here!!!

[hannahouse]

Portofino Bay

"The hotel is a stunning re-creation of the famed Mediterranean seaside resort village of Portofino, Italy. You'll be transported to the sunny Mediterranean at this AAA Four Diamond Award winner, named to Conde Nast Traveler magazine's 2003 - 2004 Gold List of the "World's Best Places to Stay" and Travel + Leisure magazine's 2002 - 2004 list of Top 500 Hotels in the world."

http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/orlando_portofino_bay/default.asp