Thoughts on Grosvenor

[girlsma]

okay.. here is the deal... My parents finally decided to join us at Disney for a few days. I booked them a package through Northwest World Vacations and I have them in Courtyard by Marriot in Dowtown Disney. But, I am starting to re-think my choice. I have read some bad reviews on the boards about CbM. My brother and his family are staying at Grosvenor and I have been wondering if I should try to switch my parents there..

Any one have any good/bad experiences at Grosvenor? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[undertheradar]

If you like old, smelly rooms, cracked tile bathrooms, peeling wallpaper, the Grosvenor is a great choice. I have stayed at both and will not return to the Grosvenor.

 

[CarolA]

I have stayed at both. My Courtyard room was fine. I won't go back to the Grosvenor. The staff was RUDE and the room was DIRTY!

I have only really read one bad review of the Courtyard. I see a lot of others where they were let down, but I think that may be due to a comparison thing. I mean if you normally stay at the Grand Floridan then the Courtyard won't compare. (Nope, there is no Disney Themeing or Magic!)

 

[sandyneck]

Another thumbs down for the Grovsnor. Above post about dirty bathrooms, peeling wallpaper is about right, although I would add rusty doors and rude staff

 

[ncbyrne]

Oh my! Well, my opinion is certainly different. We LOVED the Grosvenor! When we were there the staff was very courteous, the room was beautiful (and much larger than the Disney Moderates - and half the price). The room was very clean, well appointed and had a fridge too (at no cost). We had a wonderful view overlooking the pool area. And, the location was great - literally across the street from DD! And, we are staying there again for 3 days of our next trip in May. (Splitting time with Dolphin and another offsite property that will be determined later, when the itinerary is set).

 

[hmp2z]

Mold in the bathroom of our room at the Grosvenor, and a big, ugly stain on our comforter. Oh and hairs on our supposedly fresh sheets... Not one or two maid hairs, but quite a few. Yummy!
And, best of all, our room entrance was an outside entrance, more like a Motel 6 than a hotel.
We definitely wouldn't go back there.
Cheers!
Heather W