Regal Sun - transportation, accomodations, etc.?

[NorweJenNY]

I'll be at a conference at the Regal Sun next year. I've never stayed in an "Official Disney Hotel," only off-site and Disney resorts. How does it compare?

Is there much of a Disney theme there? Will we feel like we're in Disney World, or will we feel like we're more off-site? What's the service like? Are the beds soft? What other opinions do you have from your own experience?

What can I expect as far as transportation goes? Will buses come at specific times (like off-sites hotels) or will they just keep coming every 20 minutes or so (like Disney resorts)? Does each bus stop at each of the 4 parks, is there a separate bus for each park, or do all the buses take you to the TTC? And what about the way back to the hotel from the parks? Where do you get the buses and when?

Any other advice?

I have the option of adding on days to stay at Regal Sun before the conference, but I don't know if I should stay there or just go to a Disney resort for the rest of the time.

It's me, hubby, and two sons, 4 and turning 6 (birthday in Disney!) at the time we're there.

 

[Luv2Roam]

I suggest looking on their website or call the resort direct to get updated info, unless someone here has stayed there recently.
The Regal Sun use to be called the Grosvenor, and has since been renovated quite a bit from what I have heard.
The Regal Sun is right across a side street from DTD, Marketplace end.
It is not a Disney resort. It is what Disney calls a Good Neighbor Hotel, which has to meet certain standards.
You probably won't get a Disney feel as you would at a WDW resort. Although I am sure they have a character breakfast there. And unless things have changed they have a murder mystery dinner (buffet) show on Saturday nights.
I think most off site resorts have a shuttle about every half hour to the parks.
I am sure Regal Sun guests are not allowed EMH either.