Resort recommendation please

[mefordis]

What deluxe resort would you recommend for 3 adults and they each want their own bed?

 

[Marthasor]

To guarantee you will get three sleeping surfaces at a deluxe, I would consider one of the monorail resorts - GF, Poly and CR. You would get 2 queens and a daybed in a room at any of these resorts. I find the daybed to be quite comfortable. BC, YC and BWI also have rooms with daybeds, but they aren't guaranteed. Of the three monorail resorts, I prefer GF - I like the variety of restaurants and transportation options. Poly would be my second choice, but I find it a bit loud and chaotic - the theming is great! Poly and GF are also walking distance to each other so you can very easily visit those resorts to go to the various restaurants and lounges. CR would be my last choice, but it is, sometimes, the most cost effective. I love the walking path to MK, but it feels like an old airport terminal to me.

 

[mefordis]

To guarantee you will get three sleeping surfaces at a deluxe, I would consider one of the monorail resorts - GF, Poly and CR. You would get 2 queens and a daybed in a room at any of these resorts. I find the daybed to be quite comfortable. BC, YC and BWI also have rooms with daybeds, but they aren't guaranteed. Of the three monorail resorts, I prefer GF - I like the variety of restaurants and transportation options. Poly would be my second choice, but I find it a bit loud and chaotic - the theming is great! Poly and GF are also walking distance to each other so you can very easily visit those resorts to go to the various restaurants and lounges. CR would be my last choice, but it is, sometimes, the most cost effective. I love the walking path to MK, but it feels like an old airport terminal to me.

Maybe we'll splurge on a GF concierge room? Or is Poly concierge better? We'd definitely need to be guaranteed a day bed. Thanks so much for the input!

 

[Her Dotness]

GF club level is sooooo posh. The continental breakfast is lavish--or was pre-covid, I should add.

We stayed in the Royal Palm Club (main building) several times before buying into DVC.

I suggest looking into renting DVC points. You'll get similarly nice accommodations and more space for somewhat less money. The 1 bedroom or more villas have a fully equipped kitchen. At VGF, you can get room service, unlike many other DVC resorts.

Or keep watching the room rate listings for a DVC stay on cash. That will also cost less than regular room rates but will not be as readily available as renting points. Unlike a DVC stay on points, though, you get daily housekeeping.

 

[Marthasor]

Maybe we'll splurge on a GF concierge room? Or is Poly concierge better? We'd definitely need to be guaranteed a day bed. Thanks so much for the input!

I think I need to amend my statement - I was just looking at the club level categories at GF as I know the bedding configurations in those rooms can differ (king beds, etc.) and noticed they are not guaranteeing day beds in their standard resort rooms, so I'm not sure GF is your best option - so sorry I posted that recommendation. I would probably go with Poly. Club level at Poly is really nice!

 

[kylenne]

Maybe we'll splurge on a GF concierge room? Or is Poly concierge better? We'd definitely need to be guaranteed a day bed. Thanks so much for the input!

I think I need to amend my statement - I was just looking at the club level categories at GF as I know the bedding configurations in those rooms can differ (king beds, etc.) and noticed they are not guaranteeing day beds in their standard resort rooms, so I'm not sure GF is your best option - so sorry I posted that recommendation. I would probably go with Poly. Club level at Poly is really nice!

Also worth noting Poly rooms have all just been fully renovated and so has the lounge. CL just reopened there the other day and in the CL thread there is a poster who is currently staying there posting pics of the offerings. Looks very good and the newly renovated space looks fantastic.

 

[mefordis]

I just checked The lounge rooms are like $1500 a night! I mean, unless someone has money to burn literally who would pay that? That would hurt.

 

[mefordis]

After checking prices I may just get two rooms at The Dolphin. You still get evening hours with that hotel and the price would be about $600 for the two rooms as opposed to around the same price for one room at the Beachclub. Every year I say I'm staying there but every year I just cannot justify the cost.

 

[Her Dotness]

My in-laws stayed at the Dolphin several years ago and loved it.

They said the beds were far better.

 

[Aela]

Plus you can get two connecting rooms at Swan/Dolphin right now at a discounted rate.

 

[philharmagic fan]

GF club level is sooooo posh. The continental breakfast is lavish--or was pre-covid, I should add.

We stayed in the Royal Palm Club (main building) several times before buying into DVC.

I suggest looking into renting DVC points. You'll get similarly nice accommodations and more space for somewhat less money. The 1 bedroom or more villas have a fully equipped kitchen. At VGF, you can get room service, unlike many other DVC resorts.

Or keep watching the room rate listings for a DVC stay on cash. That will also cost less than regular room rates but will not be as readily available as renting points. Unlike a DVC stay on points, though, you get daily housekeeping.

Keep in mind that many 1-bedroom villas sleep 4 and have a king and a sofa sleeper. If there is a third bed it's probably one of the kid-sized fold-down models. The kitchen/laundry is nice, though.

 

[ppony]

I see that you’re considering a GF club room as well. If 3 ppl want their own beds and you’re looking at paying more for a room, I’d HIGHLY recommend a 2 bedroom DVC room (one bed will be a pull-out) or even the FANTASTIC treehouses at SS. Each person would get their own room there. I could live in one of those. We are even considering building our retirement home in that layout. It depends on your resources and then what you value. My family values s-p-a-c-e. Club levels thst we’ve done at several resorts never felt nearly as good as the extra space. We’ve done club at GF, ALV, and Poly. Though the 1 BR club at AKV was pretty sweet. We just never used the amenities enough and honestly, so many ppl liked to crowd the lounges at mealtimes to take max advantage of them, it wasn’t too relaxing to go to the lounge at those times of day. I hope you love whatever you decide to go with.

 

[meremac]

I would also consider a Deluxe Studio at Riviera. The split bath layout is great, especially for three adults. Being on the Skyliner Route is also a bonus.

 

[ppony]

I would also consider a Deluxe Studio at Riviera. The split bath layout is great, especially for three adults. Being on the Skyliner Route is also a bonus.

We're about to experience that little fold out bed for ourselves. It seems utterly bizarre in theory, BUT it is a solo sleeping option the OP wanted. So that *is* a valid option.

 

[meremac]

We're about to experience that little fold out bed for ourselves. It seems utterly bizarre in theory, BUT it is a solo sleeping option the OP wanted. So that *is* a valid option.

It's actually meant to sleep an adult, and it's quite comfortable!

 

[RoseGold]

Another option is to rent DVC points for Poly. The Poly renovation is months old and the rooms are GORGEOUS. The Murphy is a little smaller than a twin. I thought it was fine, as an average size female. It might not work for larger people.

Poly is a very large resort, the point cost is a little on the high side, so it isn't too hard to get a reservation for it in DVC.

 

[meremac]

Another option is to rent DVC points for Poly.

Yes! And the Studios have a split bath layout like Riviera, which is really nice.

 

[kylenne]

Yes! And the Studios have a split bath layout like Riviera, which is really nice.

The Poly DVC rooms just got a soft goods refurb as well so looking very nice and sharp.

 

[jennyq87]

I would say it depends on the dynamic of the group/who is paying. If I was along for a free ride, I'd be totally fine sleeping on a pull-out couch or Murphy. But if that's being split 3 ways - no way I'm spending $500/night and not getting a legit bed I'd check on a 2BR. Or get a couple rooms at Coronado. Not "deluxe", but the tower feels deluxe.

 

[mefordis]

Thank you everyone. We decided on BWI - 2 rooms.