2. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando

Image: DisneyOkay, now we’re in the top tier. The next two hotels that we discuss are the class of Disney Springs according to TripAdvisor grading. DoubleTree Suites is the aforementioned third Hilton property on the list. This one is substantially better than the rest, with a four-star grade that’s on the cusp of 4 ½ stars. It’s also graded 128th out of 343 Orlando hotels.

Why do guests love DoubleTree so much? Well, every room is a suite, guaranteeing that you’ll have plenty of room. Families in particular rave over this property, presumably for this reason. At a cost of $147 a night, it’s a place where large families can stay comfortably in a great location without breaking the bank. That number seems even more impressive once we factor in that there’s no resort fee or WiFi access charge. That rate is what you’ll pay for rooms that comfortably sleep several.

I prefer the floorplans here over all the other Disney Springs properties. I also love the honest pricing, and it feels like the most Disney-like of resorts. You’ll find strong value at DoubleTree Suites, almost the best…

1. Holiday Inn Orlando

Image: Holiday InnOkay, let’s skip straight to it. This place is ranked 25th on TripAdvisor. As a point of comparison, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is ranked…23rd. What’s the difference in price between the two? You know that Grand Floridian isn’t cheap. Holiday Inn Orlando, on the other hand, costs a measly $119 per night.

You should be aware that it has a poorly advertised resort fee that has irritated many a guest. If not for that complaint, Holiday Orlando would rank even higher on TripAdvisor. Even with that aggravation, the hotel is the only Disney Springs resort that has also earned Certificate of Excellence status.

Image: Holiday InnWhat makes this resort so special? Reviews go out of their way to mention the kindness of the staff. It’s also a cool building design with an inward shape that accentuates the unique pool. The rooms are larger than normal, and many of them overlook the famed Disney Springs balloon called the Aerophile. It’s a marvelous place to relish the views of the proverbial springs at Disney Springs.

Out of all the resorts listed here, it’s the only one with a 4 ½ star grade on TripAdvisor, which is excellent. Given the cost, the location, and the glowing reviews, it seems like the clear choice for guests who want to stay near Disney Springs but don’t want to pay full Disney prices. Personally, I’d still recommend Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa if you can afford it. DVC points rental is a viable way to mitigate its expense to the range of these non-Disney properties. When you don’t want to pay that much, however, Holiday Inn Orlando is the best in terms of quality AND value.