Wyndham lake buena vista

[MiracleCream]

anyone with experience staying here that can share their opinions or tips? Thinking about staying here last week in November for a few nights before transferring to Disney deluxe. Would be planning to use the time at Wyndham for visiting disney springs.

 

[writerguyfl]

Are you referring to the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista or the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista. For some reason, Wyndham split the property into two sections that share common areas like the lobby, pool, and restaurants. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista (no "Garden") is the tower. The Garden includes the two wing buildings that have exterior entry (like a motel). The tower gets decent ratings; the garden wings do not.

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista official website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndh...D=LC:HR::GGL:RIO:National:42192&iata=00065402
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista official website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndh...rt-area/overview?CID=LC:WY:20160927:RIO:Local

 

[MiracleCream]

Are you referring to the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista or the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista. For some reason, Wyndham split the property into two sections that share common areas like the lobby, pool, and restaurants. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista (no "Garden") is the tower. The Garden includes the two wing buildings that have exterior entry (like a motel). The tower gets decent ratings; the garden wings do not.

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista official website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndh...D=LC:HR::GGL:RIO:National:42192&iata=00065402
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista official website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndh...rt-area/overview?CID=LC:WY:20160927:RIO:Local

I’m not referring to the garden. I’m refrrring to the tower.

 

[writerguyfl]

Thanks for the clarification. I know a few of our "regulars" on this board have stayed in the Garden section (and don't recommend it). I'm not sure I've read any opinions on the tower. Hopefully, someone will come along and provide their insight.

I've stayed at five of the seven Disney Springs Hotels. The Wyndham complex and Best Western are the two I've not experienced.

The Wyndham does have a great location. The only tip I can provide is to be sure to consider the Disney Springs Marketplace dining locations. (Wolfgang Puck Express is my favorite.) Those restaurants are as close to the tower rooms at the Wyndham as the distance between some rooms and the food court at Disney's larger resorts.

 

[MiracleCream]

Thanks for the clarification. I know a few of our "regulars" on this board have stayed in the Garden section (and don't recommend it). I'm not sure I've read any opinions on the tower. Hopefully, someone will come along and provide their insight.

I've stayed at five of the seven Disney Springs Hotels. The Wyndham complex and Best Western are the two I've not experienced.

The Wyndham does have a great location. The only tip I can provide is to be sure to consider the Disney Springs Marketplace dining locations. (Wolfgang Puck Express is my favorite.) Those restaurants are as close to the tower rooms at the Wyndham as the distance between some rooms and the food court at Disney's larger resorts.

Thanks! I LOVE Wolfgang puck express as well! Do you recommend any of between other Disney springs resorts that are still walking distance to Disney springs?

 

[writerguyfl]

Technically, all of the Disney Springs Hotels are walking distance to Disney Springs. But, some are much closer than others. Quick opinions:

• DoubleTree Suites Disney Springs: My favorite, but farthest away from Disney Springs. I've stayed at least 80 nights there in the past several years and never had a bad stay. Any minor problem (broken space, dead TV remote) gets fixed with one call or visit to the Front Desk. All room are two-room suites. One of the quietest hotels I've stayed in, as bedrooms are further away from the door to the hallway.
• Holiday Inn Disney Springs: A lot closer to Disney Springs. Solid hotel with an excellent staff. I've not experience any problems there, but haven't stayed nearly as many nights. On multiple occasions, I had managers approach me in the lobby while I was waiting for the bus and ask if everything with my stay was going well. That sort of thing is pretty rare.
• Hilton Lake Buena Vista: Mediocre, at best. I've stayed at least 40 nights there and never had a perfect stay. Lots of issue, including: housekeeping ignoring "Do Not Disturb" signs, a broken toilet that took 3 calls and over 2 hours to fix, billing errors, and groundskeepers running leaf blowers near guest rooms prior to 7am (on two separate occasions). I will only stay there if the total rate (including exorbitant resort fee) is under about $110.
• Hilton Buena Vista Palace: Recently renovated with wonderful public areas, including an impressive pool with lazy river. Unfortunately, they didn't renovate the rooms. The one I got on my last stay was the dirtiest hotel room I've seen in over two decades. Other people have had better luck with the rooms, but this hotel is a "Do Not Return" for me until they renovate the rooms.
• B Resort and Spa: I haven't stayed there since it started operating under the "B" brand. I have made several reservations, but for various reasons (not related to the hotel) I canceled those trips. I have walked through and the public areas are quite nice. For what it's worth, the Valet staff always says hello when I walk past on the way to the DoubleTree Suites.
• Wyndham and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista: No personal experience.
• Best Western Lake Buena Vista: No personal experience. The hotel was bought by Drury Inns, which means it probably will be renovated and rebranded at some point.

 

[MiracleCream]

Technically, all of the Disney Springs Hotels are walking distance to Disney Springs. But, some are much closer than others. Quick opinions:

• DoubleTree Suites Disney Springs: My favorite, but farthest away from Disney Springs. I've stayed at least 80 nights there in the past several years and never had a bad stay. Any minor problem (broken space, dead TV remote) gets fixed with one call or visit to the Front Desk. All room are two-room suites. One of the quietest hotels I've stayed in, as bedrooms are further away from the door to the hallway.
• Holiday Inn Disney Springs: A lot closer to Disney Springs. Solid hotel with an excellent staff. I've not experience any problems there, but haven't stayed nearly as many nights. On multiple occasions, I had managers approach me in the lobby while I was waiting for the bus and ask if everything with my stay was going well. That sort of thing is pretty rare.
• Hilton Lake Buena Vista: Mediocre, at best. I've stayed at least 40 nights there and never had a perfect stay. Lots of issue, including: housekeeping ignoring "Do Not Disturb" signs, a broken toilet that took 3 calls and over 2 hours to fix, billing errors, and groundskeepers running leaf blowers near guest rooms prior to 7am (on two separate occasions). I will only stay there if the total rate (including exorbitant resort fee) is under about $110.
• Hilton Buena Vista Palace: Recently renovated with wonderful public areas, including an impressive pool with lazy river. Unfortunately, they didn't renovate the rooms. The one I got on my last stay was the dirtiest hotel room I've seen in over two decades. Other people have had better luck with the rooms, but this hotel is a "Do Not Return" for me until they renovate the rooms.
• B Resort and Spa: I haven't stayed there since it started operating under the "B" brand. I have made several reservations, but for various reasons (not related to the hotel) I canceled those trips. I have walked through and the public areas are quite nice. For what it's worth, the Valet staff always says hello when I walk past on the way to the DoubleTree Suites.
• Wyndham and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista: No personal experience.
• Best Western Lake Buena Vista: No personal experience. The hotel was bought by Drury Inns, which means it probably will be renovated and rebranded at some point.

Thank you. That was a lot of helpful information!

 

[sara_s]

FWIW, I stayed at the Wyndham Garden LBV last weekend and it really wasn't bad. Our room was off the 3rd floor (same level as lobby) - facing the courtyard on the "Sunset" side. It was quiet, the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely consider it again for a quick 1-night trip.

 

[MiracleCream]

FWIW, I stayed at the Wyndham Garden LBV last weekend and it really wasn't bad. Our room was off the 3rd floor (same level as lobby) - facing the courtyard on the "Sunset" side. It was quiet, the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely consider it again for a quick 1-night trip.

Thanks. That is great to hear!