Lake Buena Vista, United States
Convenient location walking distance to Downtown Disney
Relaxing amenities including three pools, a grotto, hot tub, and pool bar
Bright, big suites with balconies and flat-screen TVs; some with kitchenettes
Six restaurants and lounges with a Disney character breakfast on Sundays
Lighted, modern tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts
Well-equipped fitness center has cardio machines with personal TVs
Large, colorful game room with pinball machines, air hockey, and arcade games
On-site spa with several treatment rooms
Free theme park transportation
Convention-sized meeting and event space that can fit up to 2,080 people
Fee for Wi-Fi and parking
Daily resort fee may be applied
Guests complain of noise from neighboring rooms
With 1,014 rooms and a long list of activities -- tennis, basketball, volleyball, playground, and more -- the all-inclusive Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa is a massive resort. Adjacent to all of the most popular Orlando theme attractions, it is in walking distance of Downtown Disney. The resort has a relaxing side with three pools, a grotto, hot tub, and pool bar. Rooms are big and bright with a mix of chic and more basic furniture, along with flat-screen TVs and nice balconies. Some guests have complained about thin walls and a daily resort fee.
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Scene
Large, all-inclusive family resort
This hotel is saturated in all of the Disney and family-friendly themed fun that Orlando is known for. The exterior is a touch dated, but the lobby is modern and sleek with soaring ceilings, elegant white drapes, and a fanciful dangling mobile. There is a lot of modern seating, a lobby lounge bar, a fireplace, flat-screen TV, and access directly to the dock at the stunning Lake Blake. The overall atmosphere of the resort mimics Disney World, with an arcade room, a Disney gift store and six restaurants, with a Disney character breakfast on Sundays.
Location
On Lake Blake, walking distance to Downtown Disney
There is no shortage of touristy shops and restaurants in this prime Orlando location. The Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa is a 13-minute walk to Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, with eateries like Pooh's Corner and Raglan Road Irish Pub. Some of the restaurants in walking distance include: Cap'n Jack's Restaurant, T-Rex Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck Express, and Earl of Sandwich. Walt Disney World is a six-minute drive. Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is 12 minutes on foot. It’s a 22-minute drive to the Orlando International Airport. To get to SeaWorld Orlando it’s a 12-minute drive. The hotel does offer free theme park transportation.
Rooms
Large suites with modern and comfortable furnishings
With a massive skylight, the entrance way leading to the suites at Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa is full of natural light. There are four different types of suites at the resort that feature flat-screen TVs, large modern bathrooms, balconies, safes, mini-fridges, and in some -- small kitchenettes and living rooms. Rooms are spacious, full of natural light, and have some mod leather furniture along with some rather plain furniture. Island Disney Magic Kingdom and Epcot fireworks shows are visible from some rooms. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Features
Three pools, pool bar, lots of entertainment, meeting space, and business center
The Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa is primarily geared toward families and children with amenities like its large, colorful game room that features pinball, air hockey, and other arcade games. But the massive meeting and event space -- which can fit up to 2,080 people -- is perfect for a convention. There is 23,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel also offers audiovisual and computer rentals, photocopies, a notary, and postal services. The business center is equipped with three PC computers, a fax machine, and printers. To wind down after a meeting or convention, the Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa and Boutique also offers every type of treatment from facials to manicures and pedicures.
