What makes Reunion Resort different from other hotels?
Reunion Resort is different from the rest in that it’s more like a gated neighborhood, and less like a typical Florida hotel. It’s easy to get confused as you pass the grand gates and drive through the residential-looking property toward The Grande building, which serves as Reunion’s welcome center. But rest assured you’re in the right place. The Grande is the main tower where you’ll find the larger dining venues and one- and two-bedroom suites (known as Estate Villas). That’s about as hotel as it gets. The rest of the part-residence, part-hotel facility is set among 10 individual neighborhoods, where you can rent villas, homes and condos. Reunion is mainly owner-owned, so you’re essentially vacationing in someone’s beautiful abode if you opt for a villa or home (that’s not to say there aren’t options; you’ll have more than 30 room types from which to choose).
While Reunion boasts 10-plus pools, an onsite water park and championship golf courses, one of its biggest draws is its proximity to Walt Disney World. The Orlando hotel sits just six miles from the theme park, though you won’t have to fight the Disney crowds; thanks to its location against traffic, you’ll rarely get stuck on the road.
Another feature that sets the Central Florida hotel apart is that it’s a cashless and tipless resort. Your daily resort fee covers all gratuities, including those for the bellman and valet. And your keycard acts as a credit card during your stay; anything you charge on it will be billed directly to your room.
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On June 20Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kind of entertainment is offered at the bar at Reunion Resort?
Reunion Resort offers entertainment at Eleven, the resort’s rooftop restaurant. Occasionally on Friday and Saturday nights during the high season at Reunion, Eleven will host free live entertainment (typically a guitarist) in the bar area or on the pool deck. Eleven is also the place to go to watch the latest sports game or a recap of the day’s news. In the lobby of The Grande tower, which is next to The Lobby & Sushi Bar, a piano player entertains the crowds during holiday events. Typical nights include soft music on the sound system, but that tends to be drowned out by the conversations at the bar. -
On June 20Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Is brunch offered at Reunion Resort on the weekends?
Dig into breakfast every morning at Reunion Resort at The Clubhouse Restaurant. Serving breakfast daily from 6:30 to 11 a.m., The Clubhouse serves all-American breakfast fare. The menu is filled with omelets, cereals and egg sandwiches; and unless there’s a special occasion, the menu doesn’t change much. On holidays, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Easter, The Clubhouse hosts a special brunch for guests. Menus and prices for the brunch will be posted the week-of, so you can decide if you want to attend or if you rather cook a quiet brunch in your own kitchen at Reunion Resort. -
On May 16, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the best time of the year to visit Reunion Resort?
The best time of the year to visit Reunion Resort depends on what you want to do while you’re there. The nice thing about Orlando, Florida is that the weather cooperates year-round, so no matter when you stay at the resort, you’ll enjoy time in the sun. The Orlando area’s high-travel season is largely dictated by the Walt Disney World theme parks. School vacations and holidays are the busiest times of the year here, and it’s also the time when Reunion Resort sees the most visitors. Golfers will enjoy a trip to Reunion from January to May when the courses are prime for playing, but the masses haven’t descended on Florida yet. Leisure travel months are typically June to December — though the resort sees fewer visitors between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Reunion says that’s the best time to visit, since the parks are a bit quieter and Orlando is enjoying the calm before the Christmas travel storm.
