AKV Studio v. Gran Destino Tower

[rlduvall]

I currently have a 5 night stay in an AKV studio for early December. After seeing the pics of Gran Destino Tower I would really like to stay there; love high rises and the look of this resort. I would have to rent out my reservation and have already spoken to David's Vacation Club Rentals about it - they are wonderful to work with. I have no interest in trying to rent it out on my own. I have not made the commitment yet because it would still cost me over $600 OOP [including parking fee] WITH an AP discount.

Can I afford it? Yes. Would I miss the $$ in a year? No. But dang that's alot of moola.

What would many of you do?

 

[Clarow]

I’m biased because AKV is my favorite resort so personally I’d keep that reservation, but if you want to try Gran Destino and can afford it then go for it! I tend to splurge a bit more for vacations than I do in regular day to day life, so I totally understand the temptation.

 

[AdamsMum]

It looks to me like there are no balconies. I'd stay at AKV just for the balcony, otherwise what's the point of having a view?

 

[LSchrow]

I would stay 1 night at the GDT, and the rest at AKV. If that taste has you wanting more, book longer stay at GDT for another time.

 

[jerseyduke]

I would keep put at AKV.
Do you ever do cash stays? Thats when I would do GDT.

I often get in late at night, so I do a cash stay my first night. Something to consider - if you know ahead of time, and pack right, you dont have to open your suitcase until day 2.

I would not pay 600$ to stay at GDT over AK - Particularly the way the Decorate AKL for the holidays, which, imo, is among the best on property.

 

[Spartan86]

We stayed in a king room @ GDT for a couple of nights in July. We greatly enjoyed it, thought we could easily do a longer (more than 2 nights) stay there, but still thought that especially with the balcony that a DVC stay was still a better value.

 

[laura-k]

I would stay 1 night at the GDT, and the rest at AKV. If that taste has you wanting more, book longer stay at GDT for another time.

This is a great idea ,maybe add or even trim a couple nights off your AKV and try it out !
I had a Riviera stay booked for Feb. ,but after talking with my husband I canceled -We both agreed better to go check it out
before we spend 6 days -

 

[rlduvall]

Thanks for all the great responses. I am trying to get into it for my first night only; currently no availability. I just can't justify almost $700 OOP for 5 nights.

 

[keishashadow]

Thanks for all the great responses. I am trying to get into it for my first night only; currently no availability. I just can't justify almost $700 OOP for 5 nights.

Good luck, sounds like a good compromise. If you do secure it, make sure to do a review.

I just can’t get excited about it, usually spot on when I feel that way about a resort, but probably would try for a one or two night short stay FOMO lol