Which Hilton brand hotel? (Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites)

[IWannaBeAMousketeer]

We have 3 free stay certificates + miles to stay at a Hilton in the WDW area. I am having trouble picking which Hilton brand hotel. I like the extra space of the Double Tree and Embassy Suites (Lake Buena Vista). Plus the ES has free breakfast + free parking. The Hilton WDW is walking distance to DTD and has an executive lounge (I think) that DH would have access to as Diamond Member. There is also the Hilton Bonnet Creek, which I know very little about. Not sure about driving distances, etc.

We don't care about EMH, so that benefit is off the table. Surely, someone else has had this dilemma. What did you choose? Any other Diamond members get good upgrades at any of these hotels? We are traveling in mid-Nov.

 

[Upatnoon]

Hilton Bonnet Creek is the newest and most luxurious, sharing facilities the Waldorf Astoria. It is located next door to the Caribbean Beach resort.

That said, if you are looking to save money I would stay at the Embassy Suites. Free breakfast and parking.

 

[A Mickeyfan]

I would jump on Hilton at Bonnet Creek if I were you

 

[Sue M]

I would try Hilton Bonnet Creek. Haven't seen it yet, but supposed to be very nice.
My second and third pick would be either the Hilton or Doubletree in DTD. They both have the DTD transportation bus system. Don't know if you are renting a car or not.
As you prob. know the Hilton DTD has EMH hours. We love going to evening EMH. Esp AK at night, something about that park, it's just magical at night! And walking distance to DTD is great.

 

[gatorchinsky]

We have stayed at Hilton DTD and Hilton Bonnet Creek. My DH is a diamond member and they upgraded us at both resorts. At the DTD one we used a certificate and they upgraded us to the executive floor junior suite. It was nice, but nothing great. Also, I was not crazy about the hotel itself. The shuttle service was good, but the pool area and other aspects of the hotel did not impress me. The Hilton BC was beautiful. We only stayed one night, but we already have plans to go back in July. We paid a very cheap price and my DH got us upgraded to a suite. Their suites are different in that it is actually 2 rooms. We got 2 keys for 2 different room numbers. The one room was the regular hotel room and the connecting room was a huge room with living room and dining area and another bathroom. It was also a so called Disney view. We could see fireworks, but had to look to the right to see them. The pool area is wonderful and can't wait to go back to really get to use it. We also got certificates for free breakfast. We did not use their shuttle service, but from what I have heard, it is pretty good. Have fun choosing.

 

[Laura727]

We just got back from a seven night stay at Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista and loved it. This was our first venture off site with kids and we were pleasantly surprised. The free breakfast was terrific. And don't forget about the manager's special every night - open bar from 5-7 with snacks. The kids loved this as they had slushies for the kids - our day wasn't complete without a slushie! The pool was nice - somewhat small but nice. They did have outdoor movies every night so the kids loved watching the movie while swimming in the pool. Enjoy your trip!