Looking for info. on Swan & Dolphin

[calablovedisney]

Can anyone tell me about the swan and dolphin hotel. My brother is joining us last minute for a trip in a few weeks and having trouble finding a resort onsite for a reasonable price. I don't want to have him stay at value or POR which are available due to Pop Warner week then. Would this hotel be a good alternative? I know it's not a disney resort, so how close is it? He will rent a car and we are at AKL. there are rooms available. Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pineapple Whip]

They are a very nice Sheraton / Westin combo that plays together well now that they are all under Starwood. They are pricey, but worth it.

They're on WDW property in DTD and there is a National rental counter at the Dolphin. From there to AKL it should take 10-15 minutes by car.

The dining is pretty good at the Dolphin, and the adult nightlife there and on that corner of the Boardwalk is pretty good if you're on foot.

 

[Cajun28]

They're on WDW property in DTD and there is a National rental counter at the Dolphin. From there to AKL it should take 10-15 minutes by car.

The Swan and Dolphin are actually in the Boardwalk area behind Epcot. They are a 10 mins walk from the International gate into Epcot and about 20 mins walk to The Studios

We have stayed at the Dolphin many times and it is one our favorite places to stay. They also have very good discounts for nurses and teachers if anyone in your party are either of those.

 

[newmouse2008]

Wonderful resort!!! Great location!!!! here is a link with all the info.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/Resorts/SwanDolphin/sdmainpage.htm


I have stayed here several times and loved it.

T.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

If he is at the Swan, and you are at AKL - you will probably be jealous of his location. The Swan is right inthe heart of WDW. It shares free boat transporation with the BC/YC/Bwk - and is basically right between HS and Epcot. It is a short walk to either park. I think the resorts are beautiful - though I am also partial to the mood, decor, and dining of AKL.

I have stayed at the Swan many times, but not as much inthe last few years due to no DDP there and no ME- you must provide transportation from the airport.

The dinner choices in that area are excellent and numerous. The one flaw in the dining is quick quality breakfast choices. We prefer the Swan over the Dolphin, but going all the way to Piccabu's for eggs is a bit of a hike. If you do walk over, you are rewarded with a Starbucks coffee refillable mug option, instead of the Nescafe swill they serve in the Disney refillable mugs. I'm not even a big fan of Starbucks, but it's WAY better than the Nescafe/creamer they serve in the Disney resorts. However, it would be nice if you could get quick eggs easier. (The buffet breakfast at the Swan is good, but we tend to QS breakfasts.)
There is the Boardwalk bakery -but it's a bakery. In the parks, there aren't fantastic options either. Piccabu's is good, it's just a bit of a walk from the Swan, which takes time. When we stay at the Swan, eating breakfast in the room (continental style) is an option (or partially eating breakfast in the room). There's no 'fridge' - but a 'mini bar'.

For dinner though you have a ton of great choices in that area. The whole area is very pretty at night. You can even eat at several places with no reservations!

Last, the beds at the Swan are very comfy, and have white bed covers.

 

[happymommy]

I've stayed 3 times at the AKL and also 4 times at the Swan/Dolphin. The Swan and Dolphin location is absolutely our favorite! AKL is nice, but you can't walk anywhere else from there. At the Swan or Dolphin, you can walk to the Boardwalk, the Yacht and Beach Club, plus Epcot and DHS. The dining choices are so varied! We will frequently walk to Epcot just to grab something in the WS to eat, even bringing back to the room. It's that close. Plus the room service is good, and they have movies on demand (which AKL doesn't have). The beds are better too.

In short, your brother will have a great stay!!

 

[giraffeneck]

I am also looking into swan and dolpin, glad it was already posted. There is so much info on this site I am amazed!