Sheraton/Starwood hotel or suites

[Meech Loves Mickey]

I'm looking for a Sheraton closer to WDW, but that has a shuttle to Universal. Suites would be a plus.

I would love to hear you experiences staying at Sheratons in the area.
Thanks.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

We fell in love with the Sheraton Vistana Resort.

This thread is a great resource for learning all about SVR:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3148502

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

We fell in love with the Sheraton Vistana Resort.

This thread is a great resource for learning all about SVR:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3148502

Thanks, I will check out this thread!

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

I would still love to hear about your experiences at other Sheratons in the area.

Thanks!

 

[msb578]

I would still love to hear about your experiences at other Sheratons in the area. Thanks!

I assume you know that the Swan and Dolphin are both Starwood properties? One's Sheraton and the other Westin.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

I assume you know that the Swan and Dolphin are both Starwood properties? One's Sheraton and the other Westin.

I did know that, but somehow didn't think of it until you reminded me. (We've even stayed at the Swan before, duh.)

Can you book with SPG points there?

Do they still have WDW Transportation available?

Thanks.

 

[msb578]

I did know that, but somehow didn't think of it until you reminded me. (We've even stayed at the Swan before, duh.) Can you book with SPG points there? Do they still have WDW Transportation available? Thanks.

You sure can! And they are equal in WDW transportation status to the Disney-owned resorts.

As for Universal transportation, I'm not sure. S/D and Disney certainly have a very close relationship.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

You sure can! And they are equal in WDW transportation status to the Disney-owned resorts.

As for Universal transportation, I'm not sure. S/D and Disney certainly have a very close relationship.

Thank you Thank you Thank you for reminding me that these were Sheraton Hotels!!!

According to their site, they have Disney transportation AND you can book FP+ 60 days out!!

We can book Mears to/from the airport. As far as Univ, we will prob have to book a car service with car seats to go there. (Yeah, we hate driving there and won't rent a car.)

I think this is going to work out well for us. We need to use SPG points this year and we can do this AND get the benefits of Disney!!!!

Thanks!

 

[msb578]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for reminding me that these were Sheraton Hotels!!! According to their site, they have Disney transportation AND you can book FP+ 60 days out!! We can book Mears to/from the airport. As far as Univ, we will prob have to book a car service with car seats to go there. (Yeah, we hate driving there and won't rent a car.) I think this is going to work out well for us. We need to use SPG points this year and we can do this AND get the benefits of Disney!!!! Thanks!

I'm glad I could help Sometimes passing along random factoids pays off!

You get EMH too, but I know some people like to avoid those.

 

[tristyp]

I'm looking for a Sheraton closer to WDW, but that has a shuttle to Universal. Suites would be a plus.

I would love to hear you experiences staying at Sheratons in the area.
Thanks.

I have not stayed at any either but I am a SPG platinum. I am using points at Sheraton Vistana Villages. I also looked at the Swan and Dolphin but since I am renting a car decided to go with the larger rooms.

I did want to mention that the is Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort which is just down the road as we looked into staying there. I know that they have transportation but not nearly as good as the Swan/Dolphin. However since you are using points it is a category 3 instead of 4 which will save you a tonne of points. I also read on flyertalk that they are good for giving good upgrades(family suites) to platinum members and sometimes gold.

A little food for thought.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

I have not stayed at any either but I am a SPG platinum. I am using points at Sheraton Vistana Villages. I also looked at the Swan and Dolphin but since I am renting a car decided to go with the larger rooms.

I did want to mention that the is Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort which is just down the road as we looked into staying there. I know that they have transportation but not nearly as good as the Swan/Dolphin. However since you are using points it is a category 3 instead of 4 which will save you a tonne of points. I also read on flyertalk that they are good for giving good upgrades(family suites) to platinum members and sometimes gold.

A little food for thought.

Thanks very much. We have actually decided to do 5 nights at the Swan/Dolphin and then 5 nights at the Lake Buena Vista. We considered all 10 nights at Lake Buena Vista, but I really want to take advantage of the Swan/Dolphin transportation and the FP+ for the WDW part of our trip.


Do you happen to know if the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista has a shuttle bus to Universal?

Thanks!!

 

[tristyp]

Thanks very much. We have actually decided to do 5 nights at the Swan/Dolphin and then 5 nights at the Lake Buena Vista. We considered all 10 nights at Lake Buena Vista, but I really want to take advantage of the Swan/Dolphin transportation and the FP+ for the WDW part of our trip.


Do you happen to know if the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista has a shuttle bus to Universal?

Thanks!!

I am not sure. i am sure if you call they will let you know. I hope you get a fireworks room view at Dolphin/Swan. You may also want to consider renting a car as depending on the time of the year it can be quite economical as well as give you some freedom for the off-site portion of your trip. I currently have a 13 day rental for 213 taxes and fees in for a full size car. Just a thought.

 

[godiva99]

We'll be staying at the Sheraton Vistana Villages...will report how it goes.

Decided to stay here this time because we won't be spending much time at the parks this time...

 

[tristyp]

We'll be staying at the Sheraton Vistana Villages...will report how it goes.

Decided to stay here this time because we won't be spending much time at the parks this time...

When are you going? I will be anxious to hear your thoughts.

 

[MushLRC]

We stayed at Vistana Villages for a week awhile back. 1 bedroom villa. Really liked it. We had our own car. Spent most of our time at the parks but the price was great. It was nice to throw a load of laundry in the wash in the morning before leaving and tossing it into the dryer before bed. Kids slumber partied it in the living room while we enjoyed comfort and privacy for unwinding.