Garden view rooms at the Grand Floridian - The DIS Discussion Forums

NikitaZee · 11-16-2009, 09:58 AM

We're going back to the Grand Floridian for the first time in a few years. We have garden view booked, and we're going with my parents. My mom would prefer not to face a pool because she's worried about noise - does anyone know which buildings might have a garden view that would face a courtyard or landscaping and not the parking lot or the back of another building? Thanks.

minniesota · 11-16-2009, 01:09 PM

Sago garden views are of the marina or the back side of the lagoon/monorail. There are some Sago garden views on the back side of the building that have a view of the Convention Center - less than desirable. You could request Sago marina view - which is a GV category - and hope for that! And remember, if you're not happy with your rooms, speak up right away and the GF will do whatever it can to remedy the situation. Have a grand trip!

dinatwin · 11-16-2009, 02:23 PM

I stayed in the sago with the marina view. It was wonderful and quiet. I miss being there. I have only been home for 6 days

Lynne M · 11-16-2009, 04:00 PM

I'll just add that I've been in garden view rooms that faced the pool several times at GF, and never had a problem with noise. The main (most crowded) pool is on the other side of the beach, and therefore a bit removed from the resort buildings. The quiet pool is right in the middle of the central courtyard, but I don't ever recall hearing much, if any, noise.

BCV23 · 11-16-2009, 08:24 PM

I agree about Sago Cay marina view if your mother doesn't want to face a pool. Conch Key also has rooms that face the marina. Perhaps just request marina view. If your request is granted, you will not face a parking lot nor a pool.

However, I'm with Lynne. The one room we've had that faced the pool was not loud at all.

Have fun!

texasteacher35 · 11-17-2009, 11:24 AM

I stayed in Conch last WDW visit and we faced the marina! Beautiful and peaceful, but I think that whole building would be away from a lot of pool noise!

Figment1990 · 11-17-2009, 12:57 PM

As others have said, you could request Sago, Marina view, but I don't think that any of the buildings around the Courtyard Pool would be loud, based on my experience there. That means you could request Boca Chica also....

NikitaZee · 11-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks for all your kind replies

. I think I'll ask for the marina view at either Conch or Sago Key and see what happens. I have no problem with a pool view, in fact I like that - but my parents are treating us to this trip so I'm happy to be accomodating!

Susiesnowflake · 11-18-2009, 08:01 AM

Stayed in Boca Chica in Sept and had a really pretty view of the quiet pool. I've always been concerned with the noise, if having a pool view anywhere. We never heard any outside noise while in the room. Even when sitting on those pretty balconies, it was pleasant. Noise was not an issue at all. The view both during the day and at night was beautiful!

Disneyadore · 11-18-2009, 08:21 AM

If noise is a problem I would not worrie about the pool but about joining doors.
If your neighbors are noisy it could be very disturbing for your mother.

11-16-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
NikitaZee DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 534	Garden view rooms at the Grand Floridian We're going back to the Grand Floridian for the first time in a few years. We have garden view booked, and we're going with my parents. My mom would prefer not to face a pool because she's worried about noise - does anyone know which buildings might have a garden view that would face a courtyard or landscaping and not the parking lot or the back of another building? Thanks. __________________ Me and DH DS9 DD5 DS2 CBR 1992 YC 1997 GF RPC 2001 Poly LVC/AKL/WL 2003 Poly 1983, 1985, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009

11-16-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
dinatwin Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 82	I stayed in the sago with the marina view. It was wonderful and quiet. I miss being there. I have only been home for 6 days __________________

11-16-2009, 08:24 PM	#5
BCV23 Loves the magic of the trains Would enjoy a magical meal at the castle Loves the name Hatuey! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,233	I agree about Sago Cay marina view if your mother doesn't want to face a pool. Conch Key also has rooms that face the marina. Perhaps just request marina view. If your request is granted, you will not face a parking lot nor a pool. However, I'm with Lynne. The one room we've had that faced the pool was not loud at all. Have fun! __________________ Thanks johnsonet! Many magical trips and waiting for......

11-17-2009, 11:24 AM	#6
texasteacher35 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 701	I stayed in Conch last WDW visit and we faced the marina! Beautiful and peaceful, but I think that whole building would be away from a lot of pool noise! __________________ Wendy dd14 ds4 NEXT TRIP: November 25- December 4, 2010- CR Tower Magic Kingdom View! WHOO HOO! November 25- December 2, 2009- CBR Pirate Room October 2007- GF June 2001- WL July 1998- GF Before 1995- too many to count, yearly...off property

11-17-2009, 12:57 PM	#7
Figment1990 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 240	As others have said, you could request Sago, Marina view, but I don't think that any of the buildings around the Courtyard Pool would be loud, based on my experience there. That means you could request Boca Chica also.... __________________ Lisa me DH DS 22mos First trip: Mar 90, Polynesian; Most recent trips: Mar 09, Wilderness Lodge; Aug 09, Grand Floridian; Dec 09, AKV-Kidani ; In-between: Poly, WL, Boardwalk, Coronado Springs

11-16-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
minniesota Land is a good thing, too Glad to be of service! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,442	Sago garden views are of the marina or the back side of the lagoon/monorail. There are some Sago garden views on the back side of the building that have a view of the Convention Center - less than desirable. You could request Sago marina view - which is a GV category - and hope for that! And remember, if you're not happy with your rooms, speak up right away and the GF will do whatever it can to remedy the situation. Have a grand trip!

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11-16-2009, 04:00 PM	#4
Lynne M Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 4,450	I'll just add that I've been in garden view rooms that faced the pool several times at GF, and never had a problem with noise. The main (most crowded) pool is on the other side of the beach, and therefore a bit removed from the resort buildings. The quiet pool is right in the middle of the central courtyard, but I don't ever recall hearing much, if any, noise.

11-17-2009, 12:58 PM	#8
NikitaZee DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 534	Thanks for all your kind replies . I think I'll ask for the marina view at either Conch or Sago Key and see what happens. I have no problem with a pool view, in fact I like that - but my parents are treating us to this trip so I'm happy to be accomodating! __________________ Me and DH DS9 DD5 DS2 CBR 1992 YC 1997 GF RPC 2001 Poly LVC/AKL/WL 2003 Poly 1983, 1985, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009

11-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#9
Susiesnowflake DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,097	Stayed in Boca Chica in Sept and had a really pretty view of the quiet pool. I've always been concerned with the noise, if having a pool view anywhere. We never heard any outside noise while in the room. Even when sitting on those pretty balconies, it was pleasant. Noise was not an issue at all. The view both during the day and at night was beautiful!

11-18-2009, 08:21 AM	#10
Disneyadore DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 926	If noise is a problem I would not worrie about the pool but about joining doors. If your neighbors are noisy it could be very disturbing for your mother. __________________ Life is so short,that's why I'm just Goofin around. I'm walking on sunshine

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