14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, Florida, United States | (407) 597-5500
One of the only luxury hotels in Orlando
Upscale, classic design despite being built in 2009
18-hole golf course right next to the hotel
The Waldorf Astoria Spa includes beautiful facilities and 22 treatment rooms
Guests can use amenities at adjacent Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Guest rooms all have large bathrooms and extremely plush beds
Two pools, fitness center, kids club, six restaurants and bars
Tons of space for meetings, conference, and events
Free Wi-Fi in the lobby and pool area
No transportation to or from the airport
Not all guest rooms have tubs
No minibars in guest rooms, and many rooms don't have mini refrigerators
Daily fee for Wi-Fi in guest rooms
In a town known for kitschy family-oriented resorts, the Waldorf stands out as one of the only true luxury hotels in Orlando (with the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grand Lakes as perhaps its only real competition). The building is new as of 2009, but great pains were taken to make the design posh and classic, if perhaps with a Florida twist. Everything is top notch: The staff is extremely gracious, there's a beautiful 18-hole golf course just steps from the front door (one of the hotel's main draws), and the breakfast buffet at Oscar's is not to be missed -- to name just a few impressive details. Although families abound and the hotel is just minutes from Epcot, you won't find any traces of Mickey or Minnie here, so those seeking more Disney-centric luxury should consider Walt Disney World's Swan and Dolphin hotels.
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Location
Overlooking a golf course on the Disney World property
The Waldorf Astoria may be located on the Walt Disney World property, but it's removed from the hustle and bustle of the theme park. In a relatively quiet and secluded spot off Bonnet Creek Road, the hotel overlooks the property's Rees Jones-designed golf course. It is about ten minutes by car from Downtown Disney, the Disney Hollywood Studios, and the Animal Kingdom, while Magic Kingdom is about 15 minutes away. There's nothing within reasonable walking distance; renting a car is a must if you plan to get off the Disney compound -- or even if you just want to eat outside the property. But free shuttle service is provided to Disney attractions.- Located on the Walt Disney World property
Features
The 18-hole golf course and the Waldorf Astoria Spa are the main draws here.
All-Inclusive / Food
Three restaurants and two bars, some modeled off the classic establishments you'd find at the original Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
Staying true to the essence of the original Waldorf, the main restaurant here is Bull & Bear, a clubby steakhouse that commands prices to match the somewhat stuffy atmosphere. Other restaurants and bars take their names from their original counterparts in New York, as well: Oscar's, the hotel's more casual brasserie, is open only for breakfast, and is home to an impressive daily breakfast buffet; Peacock Alley is a beautifully-adorned bar off the main lobby, inspired by the "see and be seen" original.- At the pool, Aquamarine serves lunch (think salads, sandwiches, tacos) and cocktails seven days a week.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Suite
Luxury Suite
Presidential Suite
Waldorf Astoria Suite
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, Florida, United States
(407) 597-5500
