How about Buena Vista Suites?

[jasmine206]

Anyone have any opinions about this hotel? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[MouseLover]

Stayed there in March 2001. 4 adults, 1 child. They have two queen beds, and a pullout sofabed. Can sleep up to six. Our room was on the top floor & you could view fireworks out the hall window (though they were quite far away). Our room had been newly renovated -- new carpet, bedspreads looked new, all very clean. Tub & toilet was separated from sink/vanity. A door separated the living room area from the bed & bath area. Room had TV, microwave, small frig, kit. sink. The refrigerator didn't keep things as cold as we would have liked. I think it would be adequate if you put it in there & didn't open it much. My 4yo kept playing restaurant & opening it up. Staff was very friendly and helpful -- got is in a room way before check-in time. Mini-mart in lobby sold a variety of things like Tylenol, toothpaste, magazines, souvenirs, snacks, including frozen entrees for the microwave. We did not use the shuttle service so I can't tell you anything about that. Free breakfast was adequate -- changed a little daily. Meat varied but was ham/bacon/sausage. Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, cooked-to-order eggs/french toast; pancakes, several cereals & doughnuts/pastries, grits, oatmeal. coffee/diff. juices, choc. & white milk. We got kind of tired of this buffet by the end of the week, but it was okay. Pool was small, adequately heated, clean, had a hot tub. I've read on these boards you can use the great pool at the Caribe Royale next door but we didn't have a chance to find out. We stayed a week at this hotel and would stay there again. Very convenient to WDW. Across the street is a gas station/quickiemart and we went to buy gas our last day -- I noticed they sold fresh sandwiches and fresh fruit. Also a walk-in medical clinic next to that. We got the DIS rate, at the time $102/nt.

 

[PartyofSix]

We have stayed there before. It was really nice. The buffett come free for all in your party each morning of your stay. It's quite an empressive spread esp. considering it's free. They have a ton of fresh muffins and bagels and breads to choose from. Then there were pancakes, sausages, bacon, eggs,grits, cerals and such. It was good the best part it was compl. You'll like the private suite, the beds close off to the living room section which has it's own t.v. and sleeper sofa. We did'nt like leaving our six yo dd up front alone so dad pushed a large chair in front of the main door and we all slept tight. We did'nt ue there transportation so I can't help you there. We had a nice clean room and a great exp. Staff was very nice and there is a bellman to help with luggage.

 

[jasmine206]

MouseLover and PartyofSix - thank you so much!! I appreciate the thorough reviews - exactly the kind of info I was looking for! I was hoping the free breakfast was adequate so that we wouldn't have to stop for groceries until we make the move to OKW on Sunday, and it definitely will be. THanks so much again!

 

[PartyofSix]

Your welcome, for comfortable, clean rooms and a full tummy to start your day you are heading in the right directions. Have a nice trip.