Walt Disney World Swan

Location.
Topped by 2 giant swans, the aptly named Walt Disney World Swan Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is a massive resort stocked with endless amenities and convenient guest services. Guests can take a short riverboat ride from the hotel to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Disney's Boardwalk entertainment area. A short walk across the street lands guests at Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, where even the smallest guests can putt with small plastic clubs. Guests enjoy complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Resort. The resort also includes exclusive Disney Resort benefits such as Extra Magic Hours at select theme parks and FASTPASS® access to reserve some experiences up to 60 days in advance.

Hotel Features.
The hotel shares recreational activities with Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, including a swimming complex suitably coined The Grotto. This 3-acre water playground is complete with waterfalls, slides, water volleyball, and spa tubs. Active guests can enjoy 4 tennis courts, a basketball court, and a jogging path. Guests can paddle along Crescent Lake, or play volleyball on the hotel's private, white-sand beach. Horse riding, a boat launch, and fishing are nearby.

The hotel also features enormous convention facilities, a conference center, and exhibit space. 84 meeting rooms of assorted sizes total 329,000 sq feet (30565 sq meters) of available space. The property offers various gift shops and a children's camp with arts and crafts, movies and video games. Babysitting and childcare services can be arranged (surcharge). Dining options include the Garden Grove Café, traditional Italian fare at Il Mulino New York Trattoria, and Japanese sushi at Kimonos. For lighter fare, guests can visit the poolside café, Splash Grill.

Convenient amenities include complimentary theme park shuttles, computer rentals, ATM, laundry facilities, valet parking (surcharge), concierge services, and currency exchange.

Guestrooms.
Sophisticated guestrooms, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, include views of the resort, Crescent Lake or the pools. All rooms measure 340 sq feet (31 sq meters). Guests can enjoy refrigerators and in-room safes. Westin Heavenly Beds feature down blankets and pillowtop mattresses. If guests need food reheated they can contact the hotel's room service and they will be able to assist for a fee.