We stayed at the LBV BestWest. last fall. Really liked the proximity to DTD. Gave you a similar feel as the BW or the BC with their boardwalk. Of course, as nice a hotel as those two but I really felt more "on property" than the values for sure.
We are going to be staying at the Regal Sun over the holidays for a weekend before our DVC stay. I prefer the location and the price over the values.
If you have small kids, they certainly don't have the same atmosphere as the disney locations, but I think it breaks even with the ability to walk over to DTD.
I would definately recommend a Disney view. We could watch the Epcot fireworks from our bed! Can't get that from most Disney resorts!