So you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World and want to stay on property but aren’t sure which hotel to choose. Maybe you’ve never been before and you’re trying to figure out what offers the best options for you OR maybe you want to experience something different from your previous visits. We want to give you an inside look at how our AAA Travel Inspectors have evaluated each hotel as of 2021, including AAA Diamond Designation levels and “Best of” category distinctions. Most hotels on this list hold the Best of Housekeeping distinction which is awarded to the top 25% of AAA Diamond designated hotels for cleanliness. Those without the Best of Housekeeping distinction are marked “No HK”.
Four Diamonds – Accommodations at this level of designation are considered to have upscale style and amenities with the right touch of service.
Best of Wow Effect
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (pictured in header)
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas-Kidani Village – No HK
Best of Social Scene
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Best of Personal Favorite
• Copper Creek Villas and Cabins
Best of Scenic View
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas-Jambo House
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Best of Location
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Other 4 Diamond Disney Hotels
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn • Disney’s Beach Club Resort • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Three Diamonds – Accommodations at this level of designation are considered to havecomprehensive amenities, style and comfort level.
Best of 3 Diamond
• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Best of Family-Friendly
• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Best of Personal Favorite
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside
Best of Wow Effect
• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Others 3 Diamond Disney Hotels
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort –No HK
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort –No HK
Approved – Accommodations at this level of designation are considered noteworthy by meeting the industry-leading standards of AAA inspections.
Best of Approved
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (also Best of Personal Favorite)
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort (also Best of Family-Friendly)
Find out why each of these resorts were given their individual Diamond Designations and “Best of” distinctions. To plan your magical Walt Disney World Resort® getaway, contact one of our AAA Travel Hudson Valley Travel Agents.
