DVC Studio vs Std Hotel Room? - The DIS Discussion Forums

dmaxdmax · 10-21-2009, 12:06 PM

I know DVC villas don't come with mousekeeping but other than that, how do they compare? Specifically, I'm wondering about a std view at the Grand Floridian vs a Studio at BLT. Using rented points a studio would be a bit cheaper than the GF but an actual 1 bedroom is out of our budget.

Thanks

Lynne M · 10-21-2009, 12:19 PM

If you book a DVC resort on a cash reservation, you'll get daily housekeeping just as you would at any resort. The limited housekeeping schedule is only for points stays.

The BLT studio will have a queen bed and a sofa bed, and will sleep 4. There will be a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster, coffeemaker and refrigerator.

The GF room will have two queen beds and a daybed (twin-sized), a coffeemaker and fridge.

dmaxdmax · 10-21-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynne M

The BLT studio will have...a sofa bed

That settles that. A sofa bed is fine for a night but I'm not going to ask my kids to stay on one for a week.

sabrinadv1 · 10-21-2009, 04:33 PM

In my opinion unless you own DVC a studio is not worth it. If there were only four in my party I would go with a regular room. We have five with three of us being little boys. We decided to go with BLT one-bedroom. If there were only four of us though we would probably be going to the Poly.

HsvTeacher · 10-21-2009, 05:24 PM

We're DVC members and usually book a studio. Since it's just my DH and me, it works for us, and we like having the sofa. However, if you have more people in your party, I would book a standard room. (The sofa beds are not comfortable at all!)

Cmbar · 10-21-2009, 05:36 PM

I am an owner at BLT. If the price difference is small I would book the GF. I would pick the two beds and the room service at GF over a BLT studio. Now if you were comparing MK view then you have to decide if that is worth a sofa bed. For some that is. The GF Standard view will not have a MK view (unless you get some pixie dust and get upgraded.)

I haven't stayed at BLT, but the sofa beds at SSR were very comfy.

Happy planning!

Deb & Bill · 10-21-2009, 07:25 PM

The BLT studio is an architectural mistake. They couldn't fit the bathroom sink inside the bathroom, so it shares the space with the kitchenette. Your back is to the kitchenette when you are at the bathroom sink. If you are pouring coffee from the coffee maker, your back is to the bathroom sink. There is only room for one person at a time in that space.

The space between the queen sized bed and the double sized sleeper sofa is about 18 inches. There is little or no room between the wall and the bed and between the sleeper sofa and the window.

The BLT studio is only suitable for two persons who like each other a lot.

10-21-2009, 12:06 PM	#1
dmaxdmax Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	DVC Studio vs Std Hotel Room? I know DVC villas don't come with mousekeeping but other than that, how do they compare? Specifically, I'm wondering about a std view at the Grand Floridian vs a Studio at BLT. Using rented points a studio would be a bit cheaper than the GF but an actual 1 bedroom is out of our budget. Thanks

10-21-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
sabrinadv1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 261	In my opinion unless you own DVC a studio is not worth it. If there were only four in my party I would go with a regular room. We have five with three of us being little boys. We decided to go with BLT one-bedroom. If there were only four of us though we would probably be going to the Poly. __________________ (DH)(me)(DS11) (DS7) (DS5)

10-21-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
HsvTeacher DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 987	We're DVC members and usually book a studio. Since it's just my DH and me, it works for us, and we like having the sofa. However, if you have more people in your party, I would book a standard room. (The sofa beds are not comfortable at all!) __________________ Once a Year from 1992-1997 - Off SiteSeptember 2008 - ASMu with Free DiningMarch 2009 - Spring Break at POP CenturyMay 2009 - School's Out! Trip at SSR and AKV KidaniJune 2009 - Visiting Relatives at Vero BeachOctober 2009 - Fall Break at AKV KidaniMay 2010 - School's Out! Trip at AKV KidaniJune 2010 - Relaxation at Vero BeachDecember 2010 - PodCast CruiseDecember 2010 - Club Level at AKL (Me) (DH) DVC Members (AKV) Since February 2009

10-21-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
Cmbar DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,592	I am an owner at BLT. If the price difference is small I would book the GF. I would pick the two beds and the room service at GF over a BLT studio. Now if you were comparing MK view then you have to decide if that is worth a sofa bed. For some that is. The GF Standard view will not have a MK view (unless you get some pixie dust and get upgraded.) I haven't stayed at BLT, but the sofa beds at SSR were very comfy. Happy planning! __________________ Western Magic DCL-Oct 10, AKVK -June 10 SSR-Jan 10, BLT-Nov 09 POP June 09, All Star Sports Mar 09, Western Magic - Nov 08 SSR/Marriott Cypress Harbour Jul-08, GF-Nov 07, WL-Nov 06, CBR -Feb 06 POFQ/BWV -Feb 05, POP-Mar 04, DoubleTree DTD, Mar 03, POR-Mar 01 Dixie Landings (POR) HONEYMOON -Oct 1992

10-21-2009, 07:25 PM	#7
Deb & Bill DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: USA Posts: 25,386	The BLT studio is an architectural mistake. They couldn't fit the bathroom sink inside the bathroom, so it shares the space with the kitchenette. Your back is to the kitchenette when you are at the bathroom sink. If you are pouring coffee from the coffee maker, your back is to the bathroom sink. There is only room for one person at a time in that space. The space between the queen sized bed and the double sized sleeper sofa is about 18 inches. There is little or no room between the wall and the bed and between the sleeper sofa and the window. The BLT studio is only suitable for two persons who like each other a lot. __________________ Deb - DVC Member since '97 OKW and VWL Homes Yellowstone was amazing and is a lot more inviting than Disney right now. Could we be selling it all in the near future? Maybe.

10-21-2009, 12:19 PM	#2
Lynne M Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 4,450	If you book a DVC resort on a cash reservation, you'll get daily housekeeping just as you would at any resort. The limited housekeeping schedule is only for points stays. The BLT studio will have a queen bed and a sofa bed, and will sleep 4. There will be a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster, coffeemaker and refrigerator. The GF room will have two queen beds and a daybed (twin-sized), a coffeemaker and fridge.

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