Royal Plaza
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Hotel Overview
Great family getaway
Everyone was very helpful. Especially Terry in the Bellman area. I was traveling with elderly...
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blt2u
- May 17, 2013
fantastic
Very good place and very good attention i will recommend this hotel
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Carloss
- Apr 24, 2013
Elegant rooms and casual dining in the heart of Downtown Disney
Elegant on-site dining, casual poolside meals, spacious guest rooms and free transportation to Disney theme parks and water parks make the Royal Plaza a great choice for a memorable Disney experience. Located in the heart of Downtown Disney, attractions such as shopping, a 24-screen cinema and the Cirque du Soleil La Nouba show are steps away. On-site amenities at the Royal Plaza include the Disney Gift Shop, Plaza Resort Shop, heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and diverse dining options that appeal to the entire family.
Highlights
- Fitness center, heated pool and whirlpool
- Four lighted tennis courts
- Free transportation to Disney theme parks
- Rooms have balconies or patio areas
- Free breakfast for kids 10 and younger at on-site Giraffe Cafe
Rooms
The pride of the Royal Plaza hotel is the signature Royal Bed, providing guests with all the comforts needed for a great night's sleep: a pillow-top mattress, crisp sheets, European-style duvet and plush pillows. Most bathrooms expand on luxury with granite countertops, oversized Roman bathtubs and Judith Jackson or Bath and Body Works spa amenities. A range of room options includes traditional and deluxe poolside rooms, premier Jacuzzi rooms and executive suites, all with wired and wireless Internet access and a coffee-maker.
Features
Golfers staying at the Royal Plaza take advantage of preferred tee times at all four championship Disney golf courses. After a round of 9 or 18 holes, book an in-room massage to soothe aching muscles.
Dining
For each paying adult at The Giraffe Cafe, one child age 10 and under eats free for breakfast and dinner. The filling breakfast buffet includes cooked-to-order omelets. Mom and dad take advantage of babysitting services at the Royal Plaza and return to The Giraffe Lounge for cocktails, pool tables, dart boards and TVs showing the hottest sports events.
Guests who like to lounge by the pool don't have to go far for a drink and a snack -- Sips Pool Bar offers appetizers and sandwiches. Guests in the mood for a private meal request in-room dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Transportation
- Adjacent to I-4
- Orlando International Airport (12.7 mi/20.4 km)
- Free shuttle to all Disney theme parks and water parks
Attractions
- Downtown Disney (Across the street)
- SeaWorld Orlando (3.5 mi/5.7 km)
- Orange County Convention Center (3.8 mi/6.2 km)
- Universal Orlando Resort (7.2 mi/11.6 km)
Business
- 24-hour business center
- 18,500 square feet of meeting and event space
- 5,000-square-foot outdoor courtyard
Policies and fees
- A resort fee of 10 USD per night will be collected upon check-in. This covers in-room Internet access, guaranteed entry to Disney theme parks (paid admission required), discounts for golf at all Disney golf courses, use of fitness center and tennis courts, pool towel service, unlimited local phone calls and in-room coffee. Save $15 in parking fees by using the bus transportation services. Self parking fee is $10 per car per night
- All 394 guest rooms are non-smoking. There will be designated smoking areas located on the hotel premises.
- Minimum age for hotel check in is 18 years old.
- Valet parking for overnight guests: $16 USD
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Royal Plaza Rooms
- Superior Room
- Superior pool view room is located on second floor overlooking the pool area and offers either one king bed or 2 double beds. Your Superior pool view room is both welcoming and luxurious. You will sleep like royalty on our new Royal Bed Package featuring custom designed pillow top mattress, three layers of crisp snow white sheets, rich duvet comforter, and 6 lush pillows on each bed. Current run movies, wireless and wired internet, dual-line phones, coffee/tea maker. The totally renovated bathrooms feature new tile, granite vanities, fixtures and bowed shower curtains for extra room. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure; you'll appreciate all the advantages of being a Disney guest at the Royal Plaza.
- Traditional Room
- The newly renovated custom designed Traditional rooms at the Royal Plaza are located on the first and 2nd floors in the Lanai area. Traditional rooms feature all the amenities you would expect. You will sleep like royalty on our new Royal Bed Package featuring custom designed pillow top mattress, three layers of crisp snow white sheets, rich duvet comforter, and 6 plush pillows. Extreme TV with current run movies, wireless and wired internet, dual-line phones, coffee/tea maker, Traditional rooms feature balcony or patio area and a twin size sleeper sofa. The totally renovated bathrooms feature new tile, granite vanities, fixtures and bowed shower curtains for extra room. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure; you'll appreciate all the advantages of being a Disney guest at the Royal Plaza.
- Premier Room
- Welcoming and luxurious best describes the newly renovated Premier Tower room with two double beds. These rooms are located on the hotel's 12-17th floors. These rooms rank among some of the largest guest rooms in the Downtown Disney area. This room offers plenty of room for the vacationing family or business travelers who need additional work area. Floor to ceiling windows. The oversized bathrooms include whirlpool Roman Tubs and granite counter tops. Each room also offers a twin size sleeper sofa and activity table in the sitting area. You will sleep like royalty on our new Royal Bed Package featuring custom designed pillow top mattress, three layers of crisp snow white sheets, rich duvet comforter, and 6 lush pillows on each bed. amenities Extreme TV with current run movies, wireless and wired internet, dual-line phones, coffee/tea maker
- Deluxe Room
- Stretch out and relax in the Royal Plaza's newly renovated Deluxe Tower Room with two double beds. These rooms are located on floors two through eleven and rank among some of the largest guest rooms in the Downtown Disney area. This room offers plenty of room for the vacationing family or business travelers who need additional work area. Floor to ceiling windows. The oversized bathrooms include Roman Tubs and granite counter tops. Each room also offers a twin size sleeper sofa and activity table in the sitting area. You will sleep like royalty on our new Royal Bed Package featuring custom designed pillow top mattress, three layers of crisp snow white sheets, rich duvet comforter, and 6 lush pillows on each bed. Enjoy other amenities such as Bath and Body Works products, Extreme TV with current run movies, wireless and wired internet, dual-line phones, coffee/tea maker
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Lake Buena Vista, in the Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney Resort Area.
- Nearby airports
- Orlando International Airport.
- Area description
- Located in the Heart of Downtown Disney in the Walt Disney World Resort located in the heart of Central Florida shopping, dining, entertainment, attractions, and recreation right at our doorstep.
Nearby points of interest
- Typhoon Lagoon: 1.3 mi
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Royal Plaza is the perfect setting for any size event, from a small board meeting to a large convention. Luxurious elegance combined with the highest level of personalized service characterizes our facility. We have over 17,500 square feet of flexible meeting space able to accommodate up to 1,100 people. Our two large ballrooms are graciously appointed, while our many smaller breakout rooms present a more intimate ambiance. Our Catering Department can provide you with a full complement of dining options. Casual buffets, elegant formal dinners, whimsical theme parties - we do them all. Let our Convention Services representatives work with you to coordinate your individual function. Their experience and attention to detail will ensure the success of your event.
Dining
- Giraffe Diner
- Casual atmosphere - Traditional American favorites
Daily breakfast buffet
In Room Dining
Full food service available 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM. - Marketessen
- Casual delicatessen-style cafe self-service snacks and light meals.
- Giraffe's Tavern
- The Giraffe Tavern is the perfect rendezvous for a cold beer, or a refreshing tropical drink. Enjoy a light meal while you cheer for your favorite sports team.
- SIPS Pool Bar
- Tropical poolside atmosphere
Frosty libations and full bar service
Light snacks and meals served poolside.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (356)
Ratings and reviews for Royal Plaza
- All travelers (356) 3.6 / 5
- Business (34) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (121) 3.6 / 5
- Families (150) 3.6 / 5
- Friends (24) 3.7 / 5
- Singles (24) 3.8 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 1 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.4
- Value:
- 3.7
71%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Didn't ask for a lot, Didn't get a lot.
We walked down the street to the House of Blues to attend a concert. We arrived back to the hotel hot and sweaty only to find that the ceiling fan was inoperative. The drain plug in the bathroom sink was also inoperative. Simple things that really took away from the overall quality of the stay. Other hotels that I have stayed at and worked for have made it a priority to take care of small issues like these that put the guest first.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
senen
the stay was great loved it the hotel was amasing the workers were palight.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
royal plaza
Enjoyed the hotel. very nice. upgraded to a really nice room
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Royal Plaza
I booked this hotel because I received a great deal [...] There were so many mixed reviews. I had shipped diapers and my sons formula because I've had luggage get lost so used post office. I checked in, without even asking the agent gave me box. The room was clean, bathroom very very big. We took bus to disney twice, it was packed but able to get on in both directions. It was walking distance to downtown disney. my opinion. good hotel, good price. it's not a hilton, but it's a good hotel. had room service twice. fast service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Vickylynne
Affordable Luxury
Very nice staff, beautiful room. Very close to Downtown Disney, a 10 minute walk. Dining in hotel is a little pricey, and there is a fee to park rental cars in the lot.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
A lot cheaper to rent a small car, and drive to breakfast , lunch or dinner. Abundant choices very close to hotel, but a little to far to walk to. (very busy roads to cross ). You will actually save a lot of money on food by renting a car.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
RUN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!!!!
This place was a nightmare from start to finish. At check-in the front desk agent hardly said a word to us as she was too busy smacking the gum in her mouth and taking calls from irate guests complaining of one broken thing after the next. Prior to booking this hotel my husband called to book the nicest suite available, when we arrived at our "suite", every other light was burned out or in-op., probably one of the hotel cost cutting tactics, however the lack of adequate lighting made the already outdated room feel more like a budget motel. Our tube TV didn't work, once fixed the remote didn't work. We stayed 3 nights and never once received new towels, or housekeeping of any sort. The hidden fees were ridiculous $10/day for parking, $10/day for internet, tourist tax, resort fee, etc, etc... Downtown Disney is not within walking distance, and the noise level was insane. We will never stay here again, and caution anyone else who is considering this place.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chazinfl
Not too bad!
Despite others reviews, I found that the staff was nice all around. If you are human to others you will get it back! The hotel was clean, the updates to the lobby were nice. The rooms were clean and comfortable, however dated the (jacuzzi) bathroom was. Don't like the parking fee of $10 for self parking, especially since the gate was busted when we got there. Downtown Disney was a very short walk. No bedbugs!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
A less than stellar experience
When we arrived and were checking in we asked to be put into a room with either a queen or king size bed, and not two doubles. After, getting our room key and being directed to the set of elevators we opened the door to our room and the first thing we saw was two double beds. So, I went back to the desk and got that all straightened out and my family and I were directed to another set of elevators, only this time the floor we needed wasn't attainable thru that set of elevators (these people do not even know their own work place). Room size for a king size bed was ok, but the carpet seemed very dirty and the room did not have a thermostat only some archaic ac control that only allowed for cool, cold or warm. Our last surprise was finding out that the hotel charges $10 for parking your car on their property and oh yeah, that's per day as well as a resort fee of $8...per day. I expected better from a hotel that charges an additional $18 a day, shouldn't they be using that money for general up keep?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
pizzeria uno
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
black barbie
I DO NOT RECOMMEND
The room was nice but the price was high, they charge extra for parking, breakfast, internet. They charge for anything and everything. I do not recommend hotel. Small beds and old TV screens
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
do not come to this hotel
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Nice location but...
"Fresh from an extensive multi-million dollar renovation..." Well, they need some more money put into this hotel to make it deserve the money. The most disturbing problem is that the room gets all the noise from neighbouring rooms, not nice when you think you can relax and rest after a long day. Room service was good, room clean and overall acceptable. Nice loacation to Downtown Disney where you can eat and also get to all Disney Parks, not so easy to find return buses to hotel though (this and neighbouring area hotels are referred as non-Disney although they reside in Disney Resort area and their buses are located elsewhere), still you can always go to Downtown and walk back after a drink or some shopping. For the price, I think it's average.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Downtown Disney.
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