Best Epcot area resort?

[MJTinNH]

I have stayed at the Beach Club, Yacht Club and BWI. I enjoyed staying at all three. However, the BWI wins out. I enjoy the hustle of the BW at night. The Inn itself is always beautiful and I have never been disturbed by the people around the Boardwalk when I go back to the room at night.

 

[sherry8253]

Love the Swan!!!!

 

[MLAinVA]

We've stayed at the BWI, BWV, BC and Swan and actually prefer the Swan. Dollar for dollar, for us the Swan is a better choice, especially with the government employee discount.

 

[dreamflight99]

Another vote for the Swan and Dolphin!~These two lovely properties are NOW managed by STARWOOD corp. (no longer Westin and Sheraton, which were acquired by Starwood in 1999).
Tishman H. Corp. actually owns them.

These two resort hotels, located in the EPCOT RESORT area, face each other across a large crescent~shaped lake. Between them, they contain more than 2,200 guest rooms, extensive convention facilities, retail shops, and 16 Restaurants (Including world-famous SHULA'S steakhouse, and the newly-opened BLUE ZOO!). The wonderful coloration and decoration of the hotels and their surroundings suggest the character of traditional FLORIDA Resorts and provide a thematic context consistent with Disney's program for "Entertainment Architecture." Studio head: Patrick Burke. Associated architect: Alan Lapidus and Michael Graves. Dates: 1987-1990 (grand opening).

Recently, these properties underwent (With the Dolphin still underway) a major renovation and transformation. The cost has been staggering, but the results astounding. The new heavenly beds are receiving RAVE reviews from guests, coupled with new large-screen televisions and high speed internet access.

Having stayed at all the resorts in the EPCOT area, the DOLPHIN is my #1 favorite.

Enjoy....

TTFN...DF99

 

[BambiTamby]

Love all the Epcot resorts....but, Swan/Dolphin are awesome!
Best beds, grotto pool is fabulous, poolside service is great, and the room service(Food and Service) is the BEST!
WDW could use a couple of room service lessons from the S/D.

In fact, if the S/D wasn't already totally BOOKED for our Spring Break trip, we'd be staying there, or at least part of our stay!

And ya'll know I love to stay at alot of WDW deluxes, but S/D is hard to beat for good value!



Hoping to have another June trip there this year!
2 bedroom executive suite is the only way to go!
(I am a Starwood Pref. Platinum memeber!)

Wished WDW would have a frequent guest program!
LOL!

 

[dreamflight99]

Originally posted by BambiTamby

(I am a Starwood Pref. Platinum member!)
Wished WDW would have a frequent guest program!
LOL!

YOU & ME BOTH~! I LOVE the Plat. perks, and the superior service offered by these two properties. I always have to stay concierge on Disney properties, just to receive the standard service offered (for PLAT SPG) by both of these resorts! (LOL). Of course, not that I "MIND" having to stay CL on Disney property. The suite atop the 14th floor CL last summer, was absolutely wonderful! I only WISH it had the HEAVENLY BEDS. I find MAGIC wherever I stay!

TTFN...DF99

 

[KerryCM]

I have stayed at the YC, BC and BWI, all on the concierge level. I have to go with the BWI. The staff there is the absolute best, the views are awesome, the activities are abundent. I love their quiet pool. I was never crowded and very relaxing. I will be back there in just a few weeks!

 

[Divamomto3]

Well I loved the Yacht club last May. I love the Epcot resort area and plan to try the BC and BWI as soon as I can. In 8 days, I'll be at the Swan for the first time. I'm telling myself that we are going to be park commandos and that the nurses' rate I got can't be beat. We'll see...I'm secretly hoping to fall in love with the place! Between Starwood points and the nurse's rate, i don't think I'll ever get a deal like that "in" Disney. And after loving walking around the entire Epcot area, I can't see how anyone can truly say the S/D doesn't feel Disney!

 

[#1hockeymom]

Superior beds, great pool and fantastic staff! The Swan and Dolphin will always be my favorite EPCOT area resorts.

Debbie