OverviewLocated about a 10-minute drive from Disney World and a 6-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 4 on-ramp, Marriott's Grande Vista is suitable for travellers who prefer a hotel with extended kitchen amenities, on-site golfing and easy highway access.
Each of this smoke-free hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and villas offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an in-room safe, a living area with a sofabed, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Units with one, two and three bedrooms are also available and offer additional amenities such as a full kitchen, a dining area, a washer and dryer and a jetted tub.
Hotel amenities include four outdoor pools, a golf course, a fitness centre, tennis and volleyball courts, a spa and wellness centre, an ice cream shop, a convenience store, a playground, a games room, a business centre, laundry services, free parking and four restaurants. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and pets are not permitted.
SeaWorld Orlando and Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland are both about a 7-minute drive from the hotel, while Orange County Convention Centre can be found 8 minutes away by car. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is roughly an 18-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: December 31, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and staff.
The hotel's location was praised by many lodgers. They described it as peaceful and close to SeaWorld Orlando, Disney World, Universal Studios, Orange County Convention Center, shopping, restaurants and highway access.
Numerous guests enjoyed their accommodations at the hotel. They found their rooms to be clean, quiet, well equipped, spacious and updated, with comfortable beds and great views of the Disney fireworks. A few lodgers had complaints about their rooms, however (see below).
Several travellers were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable and efficient.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and check-out time.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their well-equipped and comfortable accommodations, a few guests had complaints about their lodgings. They reported musty odours, uncomfortable pillows, noisy air conditioning and noise from the cleaning staff in the hallways early in the morning.
A few travellers complained about the hotel's check-out time of 10 am. They found the time to be too early and inconvenient.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #49 of 329 Orlando hotels with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 1,791 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.3 out of 5 with a 92% recommendation rate from 255 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 9 out of 10 from 81 reviews.
The author called the hotel on December 31, 2013 to verify some information.
