jaycns
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What we didn't like about the remodel is that it feels like a "spa" type hotel..we have stayed there since 1971 and every remodel felt modern but with a fun twist...this black/brown/tan room is depressing...if I wanted a spa room I would book into a spa.
As far as valet, no they have never had a per night charge for any Disney owned hotel valet...you just tipped the valet every time someone takes your car or brings your car up for you...this is now $7.00 per night that Disney keeps. The valets have had problems ever since disney did this because people stopped tipping them, assuming that they are splitting the $7.00. Now they are talking about doing what the Swan has already done and charge for the "free parking areas" that they currently have..so every car that pulls in is paying.
The swan is $14.00 pre night if you valet and when you move to self park you find oput when you check out that you were charged $7. to park it yourself.
I have paid for valet parking since 2002 (the first time we used valet parking at a deluxe). To my knowledge it always cost money to use that service...however, the price used to be $6 (I think) and it's now $10 (I think). And although I am not sure of the prices, I am sure that I was charged every time I used the valet service at Disney since 2002. If valet parking was free before that, I would have no idea. But I am sure it was a paid service ever since then and I am actually impressed with the price point. I pay more to valet park when we stay at other resorts in our traveling.
I have never stayed at or even visited the Swan so I cannot comment on that. The Swan is not even an official WDW hotel...so I cannot even go by what is "Disney" policy.
I would be upset if they required me to pay a parking fee on top of my resort fee. However, this is the first I have ever heard of that. Not saying it couldn't happen...but I will worry about it when I have to cross that bridge.
I am sorry that you didn't like the new rooms. I imagine you are not alone...however, I respectfully disagree. I think the new rooms are soothing...not in the least depressing.
I hope you find something else that suits you better.