Wyndham Palms Resort & CC...$88.90

[J&D]

jrj249- Have a great time. Can't wait to hear about your trip and stay at WPR.

 

[Popsicle]

Hi, J&D.

Nine people will be a VERY tight fit. There are two queen beds in the 2nd bedroom, a king in the master bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room. (Someone would have to sleep three to a bed.)

You might want to ask about the 3 bedroom (lock-out) units. They had that size unit when I went on a timeshare tour a couple of years ago in conjunction with a discounted rate for the 2br apartment place we stayed in. You might still be able to get a pretty good price if they are offering those units for rental at all.

Good luck!!!

 

[cinamin27]

we will be there on March 14, 15 & 16

 

[J&D]

Thanks, Popsicle and captiva!

We decided to get 2 villas instead of 1.

cinamin27 and jrj249 - Those of us going later will be expecting a full trip report!

 

[DMRick]

Hotel Kingdom has a one bedroom on our dates for $65 plus tax. We were thinking of the first of our 10 day stay to be there. Does this hotel have maid service, and can anyone who has stayed there tell me how long it takes to get to Disney? We havent' stayed off site in a long time, but am certainly considering it, at these prices, as something different.
Is this hotel close to Downtown Disney?
Thanks.

 

[Aubrey]

We haven't stayed there yet, our reservations are in November but I did a lot of research. If I remember correctly, they do not have regular maid service but it is available for a $35 fee each time. Allegedly, if you register with WyndhamByRequest, you can get extra towels, pillows, and free snacks too. I regestered so we'll see what happens.

 

[captiva]

Hi All

Maid service is available per unit size----1 bedroom is $25.00 per service and a 2 bedroom is $35.00.
I am a member of Wyndham by Request and the snack I received was --1 can of Pepsi, 1 small snack size bag of Planter peanuts and 2 small bottles of water. Additionally, we received a newspaper each morning. I think Local Calls are free but we have a cell so that perk didn't really matter. I don't believe we received any additional towels or pillows but the villa came equiped with plenty!
Getting to Disney took only a few minutes! The Wyndham property is very large and once you leave their property gate you take a left then a right on 192 and in a short time you exit for Disney---only minutes! Not too far from Downtown Disney but NOT as close as the Hotels on Hotel Plaza!

Captiva

 

[cinamin27]

DMRick,
I'm not sure how many people will be traveling with you but keep in mind that the only bathroom is located inside the master bedroom (might make middle of the night bathroom trips akward). The last couple of time share places I stayed at the toilet & shower are in a closed room inside the master bedroom but the bathtub is in the open room. dont know if this will make a difference but just wanted to throw that out there.

captiva,
so they DID give you alittle snack & drink huh? the 2 times I called the property directly, I was told NO snack or drink. they said they weren't "owned" by Wyndham & didnt have to use the same rules with the Wyndham by request like hotels do. did you have to ask for your "welcome snack" ??

I havent looked at a map yet, but isnt this placed located off of 192/Disney westgate next to the road for Splendid China? if so, its maybe 5 minute or so drive to the Disney parks

 

[captiva]

Hey Cinamin27
Yes--Splendid China is a road down from the turnoff on 192.
The drive to Disney was only a few minutes!

I called in by Wyndham by Request number to Wyndham Palms directly since I forgot it when I booked with HotelKingdom.
Funny, when I checked in they couldn't find my reservation in their computer--so I pulled out my copy of the conformation and they still couldn't locate it. They finally got the Manager and he said "look right there--it is a Wyndham by Request packet".

We were in Building 22--there is still construction going on but since we were gone most of the day it didn't bother us at all.

By the way---it was 80 degrees here today in Sarasota and plenty of SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Captiva

 

[J&D]

keep in mind that the only bathroom is located inside the master bedroom

You are talking about a 1 bedroom villa, aren't you? Don't the 2 bedroom villas have 2?

 

[Aubrey]

I'm so glad you posted the point about the bathrooms. When I checked the floor plan, sure enough there's one bathroom in the standard 2 bedroom unit and it enters off the Master Bedroom. Here's a link to the site if anyone's interested. When you click on "guest rooms" it shows photos and floor plans of the different types of suites.

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MCOTP/main.wnt

 

[captiva]

We had a 2 bedroom villa and we had 2 bathrooms. The Master suite had a bathroom which was attached --the only door was to the Water Closet (toilet)---everything was in the open---tub, 2 vanitys ,shower and closet .
Right outside the 2nd bedroom (which had 2 queen beds) was another bathroom.

Captiva

 

[cinamin27]

Aubrey, using your link, I scrolled thru the pictures till I got to the floor plans & the 2 bedroom (the one with the king bed & 2 queens) does show 2 bathrooms, its small on the floor plan squeezed in between the kitchen & the 2nd bedroom, it shows a tub, toilet & sink.

here's the description on hotelkingdom's website & since this is what was there when I booked, this is what I expect to get, especially since hotelkingdom seems to have a good reputation.

Two Bedroom Villa: Each Two Bedroom Villa features a separate private master bedroom that boasts one King-size bed, private bath, hot bubbling Jacuzzi tub, color cable TV with remote control VCR (CNN, TNT, ESPN, TBS, WGN, A&E, Disney Channel, basic channels). The second bedroom boasts two Queen-size beds, private shower/bathtub, color cable TV with remote control VCR (CNN, TNT, ESPN, TBS, WGN, A&E, Disney Channel, basic channels). In the living room a Queen-size sleeper sofa, color cable a large screen 52" TV with remote control VCR (CNN, TNT, ESPN, TBS, WGN, A&E, Disney Channel, basic channels). Other strong points are, voice mail, direct dial, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer available at the desk (availability upon request), iron/ ironing board, in-room safe. The separate dining room area with dining table, sits 6 people. You will love the fully equipped kitchen featuring a washer & dryer, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, private screened in balcony. A baby crib is complimentary (request is based upon availability ). This resort does not have roll-aways. (sleep max. 8 people, 1552 sq. ft.). This resort does not offer roll-away beds.

 

[Aubrey]

Yay! I'm relieved because I do not think my brother and his wife wanted to share a bethroom with my parents, expecially with the tub right out in the open!!! Thanks so much.

 

[J&D]

LOL

I do not think my brother and his wife wanted to share a bethroom with my parents, expecially with the tub right out in the open!!!

That is exactly what I was thinking!

 

[cinamin27]

J & D,
yes, when I was telling DMRick about 1 bathroom I meant in the 1 bedroom villa, because DMRick stated the great rate of $65 for a 1 bedroom & got concerned because of the son in the picture & was worried there would be children traveling also all having to share the same bathroom in the bedroom

 

[J&D]

jrj249- How was your trip?

cinamin27 and staylor - Have a great time on your upcoming trip!

 

[newmousecateer]

Hi! Sorry I haven't been back to the thread for a little while.

Lots of good information here. Thanks everyone. And "whew", when I read only 1 bathroom I panicked! Glad to hear there are two.

I have signed up for Wyndham By Request, and have received 2 emails from the management. A very pleasant person by the name of Wendy. She told me if there is anything at all I need to request, to just let her know.

We will be there Sept. 20 through 27th.

I hope everyone enjoys! And please, feedback when you get back! (I see cinamin is there now! )

 

[hgmom]

WOW! How did you get such a good rate? The regular rate on those 2 bedrooms are usually starting at $400/night. The bathrooms have jacuzzi tubs!
I work at Wyndham and even I cannot get such a good rate on those 2 bedrooms. The employee rate is $162 per night on those rooms!
You will enjoy it, the resort is BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

[williamsle]

hgmom-

The $88.90 rate for a 2 bedroom villla is from www.hotelkingdom.com. I booked this rate for the first week of November.