$69 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Royal Plaza

4 stars
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
355 reviews
fantastic

Very good place and very good attention i will recommend this hotel See full review

  • Carloss
  • Apr 24, 2013
lighting

hi, the only thing we complaint about was poor lighting in the bathroom however they told us all of... See full review

  • GRANLEX69
  • Apr 1, 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
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Hotel Map

28.3752 -81.5096
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

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.

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.

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.

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Guest Reviews (355)

Ratings and reviews for Royal Plaza

Overall score

3.6 / 5
355 out of 355
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

2
Biloxi
Biloxi, Ms
Dec 9, 2010

Freezing rooms

I went to Disney World parks. Didn't make us feel specials. In my last trip, everythong was included, Internet, parking, Office machines. Here you have to pay for everything. The breakfast was bad and too expensive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

3
Da G
orlando fl
Dec 6, 2010

Good but not what was expected

Hotel was nice and comfortable the [...]deal of 200 or 300 dollar food credit was certainly to good to be true. It was instead a book of coupons that were basically worthless and really put a damper on the trip, especially because it was the only reason why I chose this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

4
double bogey
Knoxville, TN
Nov 23, 2010

Decent Deal

Smooth efficient check-in, convenient parking($10.00), room was clean, shower was great...plenty of water volume and pressure. Only negative was the a/c unit for the room cycled on and off constantly. Did not use any of the dining services.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

3
Hooneymooner
Jacksonville NC
Nov 17, 2010

The good, the bad, and the really ugly

It was wonderful at first I really thought my husband and I got a fantastic deal, but then the hidden charges and fees added up to be over 100 dollars I was not too happy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Bahama Breeze you can see from the top of the hotel is a fantastic place to eat.

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Apopka, Fl
Nov 14, 2010

Great Location, Great Price!

My husband and I stayed at the Royal Plaza just one night, but we were very pleased with our visit- the hotel is in a great location (we spent the day at Epcot enjoying the Food and Wine festival) and were able to take bus transportation to and from the park so we didn't have to drive :) We had a nice, clean room and very comfortable beds. Since we only stayed one night we didn't experience the pool or room service, but the hotel looked very clean and the staff was very friendly. We loved being so close to the parks without paying the outrageous prices (our room was just $70 on a Saturday night!)The only downside we found was that room service was not available after midnight, which is not unreasonable, we were just very hungry after a day at the parks :) We will definitely stay again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Short bus ride to Disney Parks without paying the outrageous Disney prices!

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

2
Nancy McD
Orange Park FL
Nov 9, 2010

Not Very Good, But not truly Bad

Well first they tried to give us two twin size beds when we asked for a King. They fixed it when we asked them to. Beware there is additional fees after you check in, parking and "resort fee" which adds up to roughly $20.00 a day. Parts of it were good-Nice Bathrooms! However the TV was possessed and went nuts and would not shut off until we unplugged it. It's okay if you only plan on sleeping an bathing there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

By going up the street away from Downtown Disney you can get a decent meal at a decent resturant with a lot of choices.

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
IN
Nov 7, 2010

Not what lead to believe!

Very disapointed to find there was at $10 a day parking charge that you did not tell us about. Also the free internet was $9.95 a day. [...]Furniture really could have used an update. Not what we were lead to believe at all. [...]

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Boston
Nov 1, 2010

Great Hotel

A beautiful hotel but I was very upset that they charge a fee to park your car. You already pay a resort fee. There is no reason to charge a fee to park your car also. This may be a deal breaker on future visits which we travel there at least 4 times a year.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

3
Lightning Fan
Tallahassee, FL
Oct 31, 2010

Lower your expectations

The location was very nice, but there was just really nothing special about this place. The pictures look great and the rooms were quite large. It just wasn't polished. Looks like it was really nice back in, I don't know, 1994. But now it's really showing it's age. There was a good deal (i.e. more than none) of mold in the shower as well. Oh, and don't forget the nonsensical $10 parking fee on top of the $8 "resort fee." Seriously? There's really only one place to eat. It's not bad food but it is rather pricey. Not a place you could stop down for snacks. A decent hotel, sure. Luxurious? Nah.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Downtown Disney

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Miami, FL
Oct 26, 2010

Not bad at all!

Overall the Royal Plaza didn't let us down. We travel often to Orlando and like to try out new hotels. The Royal Plaza didn't let us down at all, the location was great. Nearby all restaurants and highways, we had a shuttle to and from Disney, at no cost. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I wouldn't mind if they upgraded the entire hotel and made it a bit more modern, but other than that, we had a fantastic time. PS: The food in the hotel bar was awesome!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Dining and shopping are all around you!

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