I just returned today from a five night stay at the Dolphin, 4 of which I was able to obtain a teachers rate.
First I must say that last year I stayed at the Swan and had a complimentary water view upgrade (don't know how, except the desk knew we had just spent five awful hours stuck on a runway in Philly). That room was lovely, large, clean and the vanity area was very nice.
I had a standard room the past five nights at the Dolphin. I don't know what the differences between the standard and the water view are, but I was very unimpressed with the Dolphin. The location was wonderful, the pool great. Tubbies is very good for fast food. The standard room however was not in any way worth the $319. I paid for the first night. It is a definite bargain at the teachers rate--especially for the location.
If I had to pay rack rate, I would stay at a Disney themed resort. Even if I had to pay a bit more than $319. Even if it is a bit smaller.
Maybe it will be better after the renovations, but everything was old and dingy. The bed had a dip in the middle. The carpet in the hallway was not vacuumed all week. The same pile of dropped food was there all week.
I just was glad we weren't in it that much and I didn't pay top dollar for it.
For top dollar, I'd give up the location.
IMHO.
First I must say that last year I stayed at the Swan and had a complimentary water view upgrade (don't know how, except the desk knew we had just spent five awful hours stuck on a runway in Philly). That room was lovely, large, clean and the vanity area was very nice.
I had a standard room the past five nights at the Dolphin. I don't know what the differences between the standard and the water view are, but I was very unimpressed with the Dolphin. The location was wonderful, the pool great. Tubbies is very good for fast food. The standard room however was not in any way worth the $319. I paid for the first night. It is a definite bargain at the teachers rate--especially for the location.
If I had to pay rack rate, I would stay at a Disney themed resort. Even if I had to pay a bit more than $319. Even if it is a bit smaller.
Maybe it will be better after the renovations, but everything was old and dingy. The bed had a dip in the middle. The carpet in the hallway was not vacuumed all week. The same pile of dropped food was there all week.
I just was glad we weren't in it that much and I didn't pay top dollar for it.
For top dollar, I'd give up the location.
IMHO.