Renaissance Orlando - Disney Springs

[CarolynFH]

Just booked a Marriott free night award here for our December visit and was wondering whether any DISboards folks have stayed there since it became a Renaissance. If so, how was your experience?

 

[SwanVT2]

Just booked a Marriott free night award here for our December visit and was wondering whether any DISboards folks have stayed there since it became a Renaissance. If so, how was your experience?

Have you checked TripAdvisor?

 

[CarolynFH]

Have you checked TripAdvisor?

Not yet, but I like to hear from DISboards folks. TripAdvisor is too full of fake reviews.

 

[SwanVT2]

Not yet, but I like to hear from DISboards folks. TripAdvisor is too full of fake reviews.

I understand.

 

[JulieODC]

Staying there in a few days and can report back. I’m in town for a conference and rates I needed weren’t available at our usual favorites (Swan/Dolphin) - so trying something new. Reviews seem a bit mixed - but hard to tell what’s old vs from the re-brand.

 

[BostonEd]

Not yet, but I like to hear from DISboards folks. TripAdvisor is too full of fake reviews.

It's pretty easy to figure out the fake ones overflowing with praise and the ones written by cranks with an ax to grind.

 

[JulieODC]

Staying there in a few days and can report back. I’m in town for a conference and rates I needed weren’t available at our usual favorites (Swan/Dolphin) - so trying something new. Reviews seem a bit mixed - but hard to tell what’s old vs from the re-brand.

Reporting back - the hotel is pretty good! A bit dated - but the staff have been great, I received $25/day vouchers, the shuttle was on time to and from Epcot last night, and the location is an easy walk to Disney Springs. Food options are decent - though breakfast was pricey (so the voucher was appreciated). No major complaints!

 

[CarolynFH]

Reporting back - the hotel is pretty good! A bit dated - but the staff have been great, I received $25/day vouchers, the shuttle was on time to and from Epcot last night, and the location is an easy walk to Disney Springs. Food options are decent - though breakfast was pricey (so the voucher was appreciated). No major complaints!

Thank you! We’re booked via rewards points, so it’s good to know we won’t regret it.

 

[babyruth]

I booked using rewards points but then saw fine print that there is a resort fee due upon arrival. It doesn’t say how much it is. Anyone know?

 

[CarolynFH]

I booked using rewards points but then saw fine print that there is a resort fee due upon arrival. It doesn’t say how much it is. Anyone know?

We cancelled our reservation (found a room onsite), but I didn’t see anything about a resort fee when I booked. And I just checked the Marriott website, and it doesn’t mention a resort fee, only the fees for self parking and valet parking. You might need to call the hotel directly.

 

[babyruth]

We cancelled our reservation (found a room onsite), but I didn’t see anything about a resort fee when I booked. And I just checked the Marriott website, and it doesn’t mention a resort fee, only the fees for self parking and valet parking. You might need to call the hotel directly.

It’s $45 a day!!!! It wasn’t listed anywhere except in my redemption confirmation email. I may switch to the Drury and save my points for another time. I’m kinda annoyed.

 

[CarolynFH]

Wow, I had no idea! Obviously I didn't read the redemption email carefully either! I'm glad we found a room onsite and were able to cancel our night there.