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Royal Plaza

4 stars
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
356 reviews
Great family getaway

Everyone was very helpful. Especially Terry in the Bellman area. I was traveling with elderly... See full review

  • blt2u
  • May 17, 2013
fantastic

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

  • 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
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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

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.

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Guest Reviews (356)

Ratings and reviews for Royal Plaza

Overall score

3.6 / 5
121 out of 356
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.7

70% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Sheli O.
Panama City, Fl
Oct 3, 2012

Not as great the second time around

I stayed @ this location a little over a year ago & stayed on the 4th floor. The room was large, the bathroom was huge & the beds were large/comfy, This time around when I booked this room I expected the same. But that wasnt the case. Our room was in the back of the hotel where it felt was the original hotel. Run down, old & dirty. In the defense of the hotel I called right away & they moved us into the tower on level 3, I just feel bad for those people that get the room & dont know that they have rooms way better for the same price. Also it was just me & my boyfriend in a room with 2 full size beds. Yes they were comfy but way to small.

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

Reviewer score

5
5379532467fhbdrhh
Knoxville, tn
Jul 23, 2012

Great hotel!

This was a much better deal than I expected! I strongly reccomend it to anyone!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

The hotel cafe is great

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

1
LMSchwartz
Austin, TX
Jul 8, 2012

Royal Plaza Hotel

This is at best a 2-star hotel. The maintenance is shoddy, the staff are poorly trained, and the add-on costs make it at least as expensive as other, nearby chain hotels. It is near Disney's Magic Kingdom, and has "free" Wi-Fi, "free" local calls, "free" bus service to Disney theme parks, and "free" self-parking, but for these "free" amenities, the hotel charges an $18 per night "resort fee" and every guest has to pay for these, whether or not they are used. In addition, whoever designed the layout for this hotel arranged for the least convenient routes for guests to get to and from their rooms. There are better hotels nearby.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

It is not possible to travel directly from one Disney hotel to another on the free Disney shuttle buses. Instead take a bus to Disney Downtown and transfer to the appropriate bus going to your final destination.

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Clearwater, FL
Jul 7, 2012

Great stay in a fantastic hotel!

My husband and I travel frequently and stay at many of the best hotels in the country. One of our favorites being The Bellagio in Las Vegas due to the level of service they provide. I have to say that the level of service we received at The Royal Plaza was just as good. The front desk personnel, especially Natasha, were exceptional. The room we were given was in the tower and although the hotel was older and it did not have alot of the amenities we are used to- the room was great. We were given a room on the 16th floor with a view of Downtown Disney and the fireworks. The room was very clean, fresh smelling, nicely decorated and had a great bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub. We enjoyed the room and hotel so much, we extended our stay. The staff at the Giraffe Cafe was very nice too. The entire staff at the hotel that we interacted with were great. The only thing that could have made our stay better was if the televisions in the room were newer, a refrigerator was in the room and if there was ice machines closer to our room. I had to go to 5 different floors looking for ice- they do not have ice machines on the floors above level 11. We come to stay in Orlando every few months and we will return to stay here. The location was also very central. The traffic gets a little backed up in the area but it is close to the interstate, Downtown Disney, the parks and the outlet malls. It is also not a bad drive to the Universal area. The complimentary breakfast was also a plus- it was a hot breakfast not a continental like many of the hotels serve.

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

Reviewer score

4
Laura2126
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jun 19, 2012

Amazing Room

Beautiful rooms with an easy walk to downtown Disney. Would stay there again.

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

Reviewer score

5
pequenoj
Houston, Texas
May 15, 2012

Great gataway

Hotel was Fantastic, I would go back to the Royal Plaza.

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

Reviewer score

4
ldkfjdlkjfld
St. Petersburg, Florida
Apr 21, 2012

Birthday getaway

The staff was very nice and helplful. The only downfall was that i could not watch any movie channels on the tiny TV while relaxing in the room. Overall, had a great birthday getaway though.

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

great location to visit disney or universal studios, numerous places for shopping and dining

Review of Royal Plaza

Reviewer score

4
Rlkerzy
Novi, MI, USA
Apr 14, 2012

Great night out

The only disappointment was that the outdoor bar/food area was not open. The room was nice and location was great.

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

Reviewer score

3
Chao Wei
Ypsilanti, MI
Mar 6, 2012

Fantastic couple getaway

The hotel is pretty good. Just the housekeeper make too much noise.

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

Reviewer score

3
tomaz195553
Southington, CT, USA
Feb 27, 2012

Nice stay

It's a nice hotel. Some plumbing issues and television reception was horrible. Food was decent in the hotel, nothing to get excited about, but overall it's clean and a nice walk to Downtown Disney.

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