What's your favorite WDW hotel?

[6_Time_Momma]

I've never stayed onsite, but I am seriously considering it for our trip next year. What is everyone's favorite WDW hotel and why? Oh, and money is no object----yea, right!!

 

[Saffron]

The CBR!

I love the romantic, Carribean atmostphere that Disney has created. It's spread out so it feels a little isolated. Some nights a calypso band plays over by the main pool; it's very relaxing. To me, staying there is like having a vacation within a vacation.

 

[Debi]

DxL for me. The theming is wonderful, the food court is great, and the pool is great for kids. The five quiet pools are also great for kids and adults. Now that the river cruise to Downtown Disney has been brought back, what's there not to like about DxL?

 

[Kitty 34]

Right now my family is hooked on the Dolphin as we get the great Teacher's Rate but if we couldn't stay there I would love to try one of the Moderates like Coronado Springs. And some day when we find gold in the backyard or something, I'd love to stay at the Contemporary!!

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Well, I just love the Grand Floridian!

It is truly a special place. The magic hits you right when you pull into the resort, and you see the main building for the first time. After pulling through the guard booth and given a "have a grand day" you pull up to the valet area, and make your way inside the Grand Lobby. The string orchestra playing tunes, and the casual elegance surrounding you just makes you feel like "you've arrived"! Then, onto the rooms, they are decorated nicely in victorian patterns, with hidden Mickeys. The wallpaper (in them halls) actually has a ton of them in it!

 

[Ricola]

My fave would be a split stay between POFQ and AKL Concierge. I love the animals, but POFQ has a special place in our hearts.

 

[EROS]

Is MOTEL 6 a WDW hotel????

 

[CathyCanada]

EROS

If price was no object it would be the Polynesian or the Beach Club. Poly is on the monorail, great new pool, close to MK. Beach Club has that incredible pool area, walk to Epcot, boat to MGM and on the Boardwalk area. But I will always love Dixie Landings too!
CC

 

[daughter_of_amid_chaos]

Of the ones I've stayed at my favs have been Old Key West and The Wilderness Lodge Villas

 

[Princess Michelle]

I've only stayed at the Contemporary (just once) so I guess it would be my favorite until I stay at some others and compare them. I really liked it though.

 

[Bennet]

AKL is very nice but I'm a DVC Boardwalk guy.

So Eros how many DVC point is MOTEL 6?

 

[amid chaos]

Old Key west.

 

[Blondie]

If money was no object, the Grand Floridian.

The Dolphin has won me over for life!

 

[SonjaB]

Hey guys! I'm going to copy this over to the Resorts Board so you can get some expert opinions from the diehards as well. I'm not going to close it here, but you all know how much I love moving things.

 

[jaguar9748]

If money is truly no object, then I would vote for one of the DVC properties. We've only stayed at Wilderness Lodge Villas which we love, but there is also the Boardwalk Villas and Old Key West with the Beach Club Villas scheduled to open this year. I would get a 1-bedroom (or 2-bedroom if you need it) which will give you a washer/dryer, full kitchen to prepare meals, and 2 rooms to spread out. Wilderness Lodge is spectacular and has 3 restaurant areas, 2 pools, beach, bike rentals, boat rentals, nature trails and so on. The Contemporary is a short boat ride away with more restaurants, more shops and access to both the Poly and the Grand Floridian. The Boardwalk Villas will put you in the heart of the Epcot resorts with many restaurants and shops within walking distance.

 

[Elmo888]

Wilderness Lodge (rustic, MK proximity, AMAZING lobby, fast food option, in-the-woods feel) and Yacht Club (a little more elegant, proximity to Epcot and restaurants, in-the-middle-of-things feel).

I have stayed at WL. I haven't stayed at YC (or BC), but I'm dying to!

Enjoy!

 

[ContempoSMT]

Look at my name - Contempo - Contemporary the best hotel in all of WDW, the monorail , chef mickey;s,the arcade, the view makes it the best of all the hotels
2. Grand Floridian
3. Widlerness Lodge
4. Polynesian
5. Yacht and Beach CLub

 

[CarolA]

Animal Kindgom Lodge!

WOW! I loved this place and all those animals!

 

[Patio]

I love CBR because of its Caribbean theme, pretty tropical-colored buildings, quiet pools, sandy beaches, hammocks, walking or biking around the promenade. It really is beautiful and so relaxing!!

 

[mickey7861]

My all time favorite is the Poly.......nothing beats it.
I wish they could add DVC at the Poly ......all my dreams would have come true.