Recommend A Dolphin Room Location For Us!!!

[cindala]

We just booked the first two nights of our trip next July at the Dolphin using the teachers discount. The $129 a night sure beat the rate at the YC for the regular season, so we thought we'd try it before moving over to the YC.

I joined the Starwoods preferred guest program, and gave them my #. I also requested a renovated non smoking standard room. Since they are working on the 7th floor right now, by July they should be almost done. So I think my chances are very good of getting a newly done room. I asked for the 7th floor, but I really don't have anything to go on. I have heard some say the East wing is good, or the West wing is better.

Is there a good location to request, ie a floor, a wing, any special wording? Are the upper floors warmer, or noisier or what? Any information is appreciated!!!! Thanks in advance!!:

 

[#1hockeymom]

East wing is Epcot view, west wing is closer to the pool and I believe you might have MGM view from that corner. You're in Mickey's backyard... great view everywhere! I stayed at the Swan and we never heard a thing outside of our room unless the door was open. It is a very quiet resort hallway/room noise wise. I would ask for a renovated room as my #1 request.

Have a wonderful trip!
Debbie

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

So, you'll be trying the Dolphin! We might be doing the same for our trip next summer, unless Disney decides to give out some nice discounts.

Anyways, I've always heard to request an Epcot view. I think it's either lake view or resort view, not sure. Happy planning!

 

[jwfla422]

We've stayed in both the east and west wings. I do like them both but like the <b>west</b> wings a little better. If you request as far down at the end of the hall as possible you will have a clear view of the fireworks as long as you face east, of course.

But, what I do like is when you hop on the elevator you can get off right at Tubbi's. This is very convenient if you have a refillable mug and you can head right out to catch the boat or bus. Otherwise you have a long walk to these places from the east wing. You're also a quick walk to the pool.

Last Dec. we were lucky enough to have an end room in the inner west wing with a torret balcony right over the clam fountain. That room was amazing!

 

[cindala]

Originally posted by CaliforniaDreaming
So, you'll be trying the Dolphin! We might be doing the same for our trip next summer, unless Disney decides to give out some nice discounts.

I know Cali, I almost feel like a traitor not staying the entire time at the YC!! But, we figured for two nights at that price, we'd give it a go. If Disney comes up with a great package or great codes though, this will be a mute point...we'll be at the YC!

 

[Bbgrizzle]

I can't remember which room we had, but we requested an Epcot view and got it. We did not have a balcony (next time!), but it was awesome turning off our lights and watching illuminations from our room!

 

[palmtreegirl]

We're doing the same thing as you! We're staying at the Dolphin for 2 nights before we check into the BCV, it'll be our first time there.

I didn't make any requests because I got our room though Hotwire.

I hope we both love the Dolphin!

 

[cindala]

Originally posted by palmtreegirl
We're doing the same thing as you! We're staying at the Dolphin for 2 nights before we check into the BCV, it'll be our first time there.

I didn't make any requests because I got our room though Hotwire.

I hope we both love the Dolphin!

Just curious, when are you going, and what rate did you get through Hotwire? Thanks!