Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

“Best non Disney , Disneyworld Hotel”

The location is perfect, essentially on the boardwalk with a pleasent 20min stroll to either Hollywood Studios or EPCOT which you can also catch the " friendship" boats to and from. The Swan is far more intimate than the Dolphin giving an overall "nicer" feel. Complex wise the outside facilities ar… more

The location is perfect, essentially on the boardwalk with a pleasent 20min stroll to either Hollywood Studios or EPCOT which you can also catch the " friendship" boats to and from. The Swan is far more intimate than the Dolphin giving an overall "nicer" feel. Complex wise the outside facilities are excellent with the fitness center being well equipped, the beach is nice and the pools varied and uncrowded. The rooms are large bright and airy with comfortable beds, they are spotlessly clean. Due to the location there is a massive choice of good restaurants within 5 minutes walk. All in all its a great place to have a more adult Disney break.

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“What we Liked and Disliked About the Swan Resort”

We first stayed at the Swan Resort about 20 years ago, maybe even before we started to write Trip Advisor reviews. We remember the experience being nice, but expensive. The front foyer area is quite large to pull-up and take your belongings out. There are bellmen who can help. We noticed that… more

We first stayed at the Swan Resort about 20 years ago, maybe even before we started to write Trip Advisor reviews. We remember the experience being nice, but expensive. The front foyer area is quite large to pull-up and take your belongings out. There are bellmen who can help. We noticed that both the Swan and Dolphin resorts have their own busses to cart you around the parks and Disney Springs. We came early and luckily there was a room available. The front clerk was efficient and friendly. Now that we have more money, the expense of the Swan can be swallowed. Plus, with American Express Platinum card there are a few perks. The major advantage of staying either at the Swan or its sister property the Dolphin, is the proximity to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios either by walking, by boat or even the Skyliner. Also, a short walk away is the Boardwalk with restaurants and shops. My wife loved it. The walk-in-shower was superb. The room just big enough. The 75-inch TV was awesome, the AC could easily be controlled, the bed comfortable, the refrigerator cold, the in-room-coffee delicious. Having a balcony was a nice perk, but not necessary. And, finally, the room was clean. The room was almost perfect. The bed wood frame jutted out making it an ideal situation for a shin bruise. I did hit the frame a few times We did have trouble with the self-parking--$30. There is a huge lot, but all the spaces were taken. The attendant said, “You have to be creative in finding a space.” After about 20 or so minutes, we came across an open spot near the front along the hedge—not even a regular car space. Not having to move the car for 3 days was nice, though, and there was no parking ticket. Going to valet obviously meant more money. There were quite a few restaurants at this resort. Marriott also owns the Dolphin Resort just a short walk away. Sometimes you can get a better price at the Dolphin, but prices do vary depending on the season and how many convention groups are attending. Finally, what made it for me, are the three huge pools that are shared between the Dolphin and the Swan. The $40 resort fee is well worth paying for these pools. The middle pool has a thirty-foot-wide waterfall about 15 feet or so high. I had that pounding water message my back. It was wonderful. I did notice a number of years ago when we stayed at the Dolphin, this waterfall is closed when the temperatures are cooler. People complained that the pool area was too cool when the waterfall was on. A side note: the attendants at the pool are wonderful people. Would we go back to the Swan Resort? In a heartbeat. If you found this review to be helpful, please click the thumbs-up icon to let me know.

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“Great service, nice stay”

Nice stay. The front desk is amazingly helpful and we enjoyed time at the pool. The room was basic hotel, but very clean and the beds were super comfortable. Our only complaint would be the bathroom which did not have any kind of towel racks or places to hang towels and wet things. The shower was a… more

Nice stay. The front desk is amazingly helpful and we enjoyed time at the pool. The room was basic hotel, but very clean and the beds were super comfortable. Our only complaint would be the bathroom which did not have any kind of towel racks or places to hang towels and wet things. The shower was also confusing with a very strange drain. None of this was enough to get in the way of a great stay.

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