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Walt Disney World Dolphin

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • access to all facilities at the Walt Disney World Swan
  • easy walk or boat ride to BoardWalk and Epcot
  • good on-site restaurants

    Cons

  • self-parking is $10 a day
  • a daily resort fee covers Wi-Fi and Internet access, use of health club, and local phone calls
  • room-charge privileges stop at the front door, and don't extend to the Disney parks

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World-renowned architect Michael Graves designed the neighboring Dolphin and Swan hotels which are dominated by giant sculptures of their namesakes, and are within easy ferry distance from Epcot. A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookend this 25-story glass pyramid. The fabric-draped lobby resembles a giant sultan's tent. All rooms have either two queen beds or one king, with pillow-top mattresses, down comforters with crisp white duvet covers, and overstuffed pillows. These amenities make the beds here some of the kingdom's most comfortable. The pool's cave and waterfall complex is so inviting that the kids won't complain if you escape from the midday heat at the Magic Kingdom or Epcot for a relaxing cool-down.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830-2653 | Map It
  • Phone: 407/934--4000; 800/227--1500
  • Website: www.swandolphin.com
  • Location: Epcot

    Hotel Amenities

  • 1,509 rooms, 112 suites.
  • Restaurants, bars, golf course, pools, tennis courts, gym, spa, beach, water sports, children's programs, laundry facilities, business center, parking.
  • Rooms have: safe, Internet, Wi-Fi.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • JEANYLASER36, from MIAMI, FLORIDA
    5/27/08

    I really love Dolphin hotel. Best special rates for $169.00. I can't wait to stay in the Dolphin. I give this hotel a Excellent mark. Disney keep the nice work.

    Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 5
  • deech77, from Hudson Valley, New York
    10/31/07

    The public areas are generally nice, but the hallways are vaguely claustrophobic. The room layout was interesting, but not bad. The room furnishings are what is expected at this price point in this locale. Thankfully, there are good restaurants here, because the room service food quality is atrocious at this price point.

    I have stayed in hotels ranging from $35 per night to over $350 per night. I have never encountered such a high percentage of uncaring and miserable staff people in one hotel. I guess that they assume most people are here on conventions and won't be back. The staff certainly does whatever they can to ensure no returns.

    Ratings details: Room: 2 | Atmosphere: 3 | Service: 1 | Value: 2
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