Resort

Theme and atmosphere

The Swan has a contemporary design and an elegant swan theming — from the two swans on the rooftop to the discreet swan motifs of the furnishing.

The atmosphere is casual and relaxing. The oases of lush vegetation and pleasant pastels colors – turquoise, coral, mauve remind of its “kin”, the Dolphin hotel. The decorations abound in tropical imagery — floral (and geometric) motifs, pineapples and exotic birds.

Location

The Swan hotel is near the Dolphin, conveniently close to EPCOT and MGM Studios, across Crescent Lake from Disney’s BoardWalk.

Address:

1200 Epcot Resort Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Phone: (407) 934-3000 Fax: (407) 934-4499

Nearby attractions:

• The Magic Kingdom
• EPCOT
• MGM Studios
• Disneys Animal Kingdom

Hotel

• Check in: 3 PM
• Check out: 11 AM

Rating

• Four Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
• Four Stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
• Three Stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

Hotel amenities

Rooms

758 guest rooms including the 55 suites

Room categories:

• Standard Rooms
• 340 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 4 people
• Two queen beds. There are also a limited number of rooms with king size beds.
• Concierge Rooms
• Maximum occupancy: 4 persons
• Benefits: robes, private lounge offering continental breakfast and fruit, cheese and bar in the afternoon.
• Suites:
• Studio
• around 650 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 5 people
• A king bed, a double sofa sleep bed
• One Bedroom Executive/Two Bedroom Executive
• around 650-950 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 6-10 people
• Two queen beds and a sofa
• A king bed, sleeper sofa
• Grand Suite — two bedrooms
• Maximum occupancy: 7 people
• Two queen beds and a sofa
• A king bed, sleeper sofa
• Governors’ Suite — one/two bedrooms
• Maximum occupancy: 7 people
• Two queen beds and a sofa
• A king bed, sleeper sofa
• Presidential — one/two bedrooms
• 2,451-2,589 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 10 people
• Two queen beds and a sofa
• A king bed, sleeper sofa

There are also nonsmoking rooms.

Standard room amenities:

• Two queen-size beds/one king-size bed
• Desk, table with chairs, an armoire
• Room service 24 hours
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Hair dryer
• Voice mail
• Television
• Air conditioning
• Housekeeping
• Newspaper — daily
• Extra towels, linens, bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available

Other available room amenities:

• Pay movies
• VCR — some rooms
• Wake-up calls
• Minibar — surcharge
• Coffee makers — available
• Cribs (infant beds) — available
• Internet Access — fee
• Turndown service — upon request

Refrigerator — not available

Informative price list:

• Standard guest rooms: $259 – $379
• Concierge rooms: $369 – $409
• Standard Studio suites: $625 – $715
• Concierge Junior suites: $715 – $815
• Executive suites (1-2 bedrooms): $865 – $1,345
• Presidential suites (2-3 bedrooms): $2,835 – $3,255

Dining

Palio – Italian Bistro

• Hours: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
• Veal, chicken, pork, beef.

Kimonos – Japanese sushi bar

• Hours: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
• Gyoza, yakitori, Oriental hors d’oeuvres, octopus, red snapper, shrimp

Gulivers Grill – American diner

• Hours: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
• Steak, seafood, prime rib.

Garden Grove Café

• Hours: 6:30am – 2:00pm
• Soup, sandwiches, salads, burgers

Splash Terrace – American cuisine

• Hours: 11:00am – 5:30pm
• Hamburgers, hotdogs

Court Lobby Lounge

• Hours: evening
• Wine, cocktails

Kimonos Lounge

• Hours: evening
• Cocktails

Character meal on-site:

• Gulliver’s Grill
• Goofy, Pluto — Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
• Rafiki, Timon — Monday, Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
• Garden Grove Cafe
• Goofy, Pluto — Saturday, Sunday 8:00am – 11:00am

There is the possibility to share dining options with the Dolphin, as the hotels are very close to each other.

Strong points.Weak points.

Pluses

• Luxury – Disney’s most luxurious resort.
• Starwood Preferred Guest program possibility – One can book a stay on Disney property on his/her starpoints.
• Discounts possibility
• Spa, health club – Onsite, offer full service.
• Boat rides
• Leisure – Great recreational options
• Sandbeach – Private, white sand.
• Fine dining – Excellent options and possibility of sharing with the Swan.
• View – some rooms have a Magic Kingdom view.
• Location – Very convenient
• Atmosphere – There is the advantage of not so much theming for those who like less “sugary” accomodations.
• “Heavenly” beds – Beds have pillow-top mattresses, white goose-down comforter, five overstuffed pillows.

Minuses

• Price – Rooms are expensive.
• Atmosphere – Not convenient for those who look for “Disney magic”.
• Small rooms for four – There have been complaints of the visitors in as far as the room size is concerned, too small for four persons.
• Small bathroom – Visitors have complained of the bathrooms being too small with not enough counter space and movement space.
• Many conventions on-site – When there are such actions going on, the lagoon pool might be closed for private parties.

• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin official page
• Disney World Hotels — Walt Disney Swan Hotel