Hilton BC, Waldorf Astoria or Swan?

[loveswdw]

I'm looking at booking 2 nights through SkyMiles Marketplace to replace 2 nights at CBR.

Hilton BC is the cheapest at 22,000+ miles, Waldorf Astoria & the Swan are both 33,000+ miles. Would you rather stay at the Swan and have access to the Disney boats & super close proximity to Epcot/DHS or stay in the luxurious, NEW WA or HBC? Both HBC & WA are within the confines of WDW but would require driving (we'll have a car). None of the 3 are Disney themed--maybe Swan a little but very little, so that's not a factor. Swan has $10/day resort fee & $10/day parking but FREE theme park parking. WA & HBC have NO resort fees but a parking fee around $12-16/day & we'd have to pay for theme park parking. So fees are really fairly even...

Which would you choose?? Oh and our traveling party will be me, DH, DS6 & DS2. TIA!

 

[Upatnoon]

I would pick the Swan for the location. You are right in the middle of everything, which is nice especially with a 2-year-old. You can return to your room for a nap very easily. Also, you will have bus service directly to the magic kingdom, more convenient than driving.

 

[kidsister]

I think with 2 little ones, I would opt for staying at Bonnet Creek (timeshare) for the space and lazy river pool. But hey, that wasn't one of the choices!

The Hilton and WA are brand new...so I think I'd opt for the luxury of those units over the Swan. Save the points and go for Hilton and save WA for when your their w/o the kids.

 

[loveswdw]

That's why I'm torn. The Swan has such a great location but the HBC & WA are both new & very luxurious! Oh, the hard decisions in life...

 

[bellebride116]

I think I would pick the swan just because you have the walking access to Disney's Boardwalk. However, the Waldorf is right up there too, Waldorf service can't be beat!

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

We just returned for a two night stay at WA. DH was at the BCH two weeks prior. I'd say if you have two little ones and decide on BC - then I'd take the Hilton. It is much more for the little ones and the pool is better for the kids.
The WA was wonderful but no Disney whatsoever and lots of convention people around. A very adult-oriented hotel.

We have also stayed at the Swan, and I gotta say with little ones the "Disneyish" of the Swan, the Disney transportation (boats to Epcot and DHS) and proximity to the Boardwalk (being "officially" on property) would be such an advantage.