Embassy LBV vs Doubletree?

[rdaky]

We are planning a Spring Break trip and are staying off property. We're a family of 5 so we do need more space than a traditional room. We have stayed at this Embassy a few times (the most recent was one night this Summer) and have had all positive experiences. We thought we had settled on Embassy, but looking at Doubletree, the cost of both the room and parking is not much more. Is the cost worth extra magic hours and 60 day fast pass booking at Spring Break? Online they look pretty similar, but I'm on the fence about whether or not we need the extra perks from Doubletree? Or if there are other differences I may be missing.

 

[fla4fun]

The FP could be a big benefit during spring break if you are looking for the most popular attractions like SDD, FOP, etc. If those rides are not so important to you, then the perks of the Doubletree may not be worth it to you.

If it were me, and the total cost of both was similar, I would pick the Doubletree for the FP and because it’s closer to the parks. If you are inclined to drive, the ability to get where you are going without having to deal with the traffic on 535 can be another huge benefit. At a slower time of year, or if there is a substantial savings at the Embassy, I would not hesitate to stay there, but during spring break you need every advantage you can get.

 

[HopperFan]

I like both, two of my favorites (well the ES LBV South is my preference after 4 different Orlando ES stays).

ES means you'll have to drive and pay to park at the theme parks.
DTS means you can ride the DS shuttle and avoid the parking altogether.

ES means you'll get a good cooked to order breakfast, one of the best at any hotel (and manager reception).
DTS means you might get the continental for free but we found the small room, waiting to get in was not worth it.

ES means bathroom in hall between living room and bedroom.
DTS means those in living room must walk through bedroom to get to bath.

ES usually means desk with couple chairs.
DTS means table and 4 chairs.

ES rooms run longways with window in bedroom, small window in living room usually facing atrium.
DTS means both living room and bedroom have large half walls of window, brighter.

 

[rdaky]

I like both, two of my favorites (well the ES LBV South is my preference after 4 Orlando ES stays).

ES means you'll have to drive and pay to park at the theme parks.
DTS means you can ride the DS shuttle and avoid the parking altogether.

ES means you'll get a good cooked to order breakfast, one of the best at any hotel (and manager reception).
DTS means you might get the continental for free but we found the small room, waiting to get in was not worth it.

ES rooms run longways with window in bedroom, small window in living room usually facing atrium.
DTS means both living room and bedroom have large half walls of window, brighter.

We have annual passes so parking won't be an issue.

ES does have a great breakfast! We love the omelet guys at this ES in particular!! However, we tend to rope drop so we eat in our room while getting dressed.

It sounds like the room layout might be more similar to a Homewood? We have stayed at a Homewood in LBV, too, and it was nice, but the location isn't as close as the other options.

We haven't stayed off property in a few years so I'm probably overthinking this. But we do love morning magic hours, which is why I lean toward Doubletree.

 

[Lewisc]

You rope drop. Use EMH. I think the choice is obvious.

 

[rdaky]

You rope drop. Use EMH. I think the choice is obvious.

Now we are looking at the Homewood. I think we are a mess! LOL

It's a significantly cheaper deal, no parking fee.