JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Stayed here for 2 weeks.
Comfy, large rooms.
Dry cleaning will set you back 18 or so for a suit.
Coin operated washer and dryer available and the front desk will give you detergent fee!
Lazy river is quite popular during the summer.

Hands down the best place to stay! Rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable, service was outstanding & the gym was one of the nicest gym I’ve worked out in! Five stars for five star service.

I attended Date with Destiny on my Birthday Dec 15 dates: (12÷10−17÷2008) over 6 years ago and got up and danced on stage in Bebe and they said nah. And the audience? approved dance ability of plump (size 13?) brunette (age 20?) that got her jiggle on yay!!!

Beautiful location, comfortable rooms, amazing lazy-​river pool and management who know how to make customers feel special!

What a fantastic resort! The lobby and pool area are just over the top Vegas style! A place you must stay. Room was very comfortable with great views and amenities.

This resort is the perfect place to return to after a day at the wonderful world of Disney or Universal theme parks. The grand entrance is inviting yet elegant and the fact that it’s connected to the Ritz Carlton is a perk. There are great options to eat at in the hotel and the lobby bar is fully stocked with alcohol and flat screens to wind down at the end of the day. The rooms are up to date and well tended to. If you have the opportunity to get a lake front view, you’ll get a view of the entire resort pool and golf course — a nice view to wake up to! The luxurious bathrooms are boasting sleek marble tiling, oversized tubs and plush bathrobes — nice touch for the guests. Try to book the studio suite — plenty of room for a couple with a sitting area!
The pool area is huge and relaxing — includes a lazy river (which doesn’t move too much so it’s SUPER lazy… haa). The service at the pool is on-​point and the servers are attentive and very friendly. Beware of the few squirrels that they have on site — they tend to go after unattended food so if you get poolside bar service, hold onto your french fries & chicken tenders! They are not shy! (I heard the resort has set up some traps to catch them but you’re in the middle of nature… so it’s sort of hard to rid them completely).
With the resort fees, everything is taken care of — poolside towels, poolside floaties, activities, transportation to theme parks, and even some dry cleaning if you’re an elite gold or platinum member!
If I were to return to Disney/​Universal, I’d book this hotel again — service, quality of resort and complimentary transportation to the theme parks were all benefits/​perks I enjoyed!

This is a great 4 star hotel, that I highly recommend for a personal vacation or business meeting/​conference. They also have really good restuarants and a nice, comfortable bar area for those of you that are in the area and want to have dinner and/​or a drink.
Why was I there? I’ve stayed at this hotel once last year and twice this year to attend a few industry conferences and I have to say, this is an A+ resort!
For events: Many rooms for individual sessions on two floors to host @ 1,000+ attendees and a big backyard/​pool area for hosting event openings for @ 500+ attendees. Also, the catering was very good and staff was very helpful, professional and friendly.
Rooms: the rooms that I stayed in were spacious, comfortable and clean. They had all modern conveniences including, LCD TV’s, comfortable beds, workstation desk, Wifi, great views, upgraded bathroom and nice terrace.
Food/​Drink Choices: they have several restaurant options on site including,
1. Whisper Creek Farm: casual place that serves flatbreads, sandwiches and has a stocked bar w/​TV’s (good for groups).
2. Primo: award-​winning modern Italian restaurant that has organic garden onsite (food was very good, but everything was unusually salty).
3. Citron: American fare (pastries-​breakfast)
4. Sushi Bar: located in the lobby (casual-​only a few seats)
5. The Lobby Lounge: large horseshoe bar, great for handcrafted cocktails and wide variety of wines. Note: they have a humidor w/​a good selection of cigars
6. Starbucks: busy store, located in the main lobby
7. Café Bodega: quick, grab-​and-​go sandwich and sandwich stor (good place for a pre-​made sandwich/​salad).
Final thoughts: They are centrally located to downtown Orlando, all major attractions, several shopping areas and malls and close to the Florida Tpke. They have a full service spa, fitness center, pool and Par 72 golf course.
Great resort hotel (4-​diamond AAA) and a must stay when in the Orlando area, if their sister hotel (on same property) the Ritz-​Carlton, is out of your price range! Safe travels!

This place simply put: RIDICULOUS.
Grand and palatial in scale and style.
Excellent service as one would expect. But may not receive. However, this is certainly not the case here. From valet parking, bell hop, to the concierge all were gracious and professional.
The architectural style and interior design offer a level of sophistication not often achieved.
The Kitchen was a cool laid back style place for small plates. We relaxed in the Wine loung for most of the evening though. The pool resturant offers great cocktails, solid casual style dining. The fish tacos, pulled pork sandwich, and ahi ssalad were excellent.
And the pool, well what can anyone say? It’s amazing! The lazy river is beyond relaxing. And the grounds around the various pools, hot tubs, kid pool and bath house, and resturant club house is an example of perfect resort style. The tropical plants, foliage, flowers, bamboo, trees and succulents create a tropical setting, absorbing noise, adding privacy and creating a relaxed atmosphere.
The extravagantly appointed suites are fantastic. Our bed was dreamy. We desired nothing.
Honestly, we walked over to the Ritz Carlton and well, it wasn’t as grand in style, size or quality as the JW. The only striking difference at the Ritz is the service. Can’t beat it, anywhere. The servers are trained to treat you like royalty. If you happen to relish in this sort of treatment then skip on over to the Ritz instead.

Highly recommend the JW Marriott when you need a little r & r. There is plenty to do here that you really don’t have to leave!
The hotel has plenty of activities for families and groups, from a butterfly sanctuary, zip lining, hair braiding, foosball, make your own tie dye shirt and more. You honestly can’t be bored here.
My personal favorite is the lazy river. Nothing like sipping on a cold beverage while floating through the semi shaded path. I could spend hours there– and did. Grab a drink from Quench, the pool bar and you’re set!
There are three or four other restaurants inside and of course there’s a Starbucks.
The rooms were nice, clean and roomy.
The downside of these places is that they nickel and dime you: no free wifi. Parking should be free with your reservation, your guest pays $ 20 a day.
Depending on your hotel package, a tube for the lazy river will cost you $ 7.
Overall the random expenses are still worth it for me. It’s not a great place if you’re looking to be close to clubs and bars, but if you’re looking for a relaxing weekend or trip then this is the place!

I stayed at this luxurious palace for a work conference, so I can’t speak of its value price-​wise.
I was treated like royalty during the check-​in process. Aura was over the top courteous and kept calling me «Miss P – » and she even made an effort to pronounce my long, Italian last name with three i’s.
The accommodations are fit for a king. The rooms are spacious and comfortable; the beds are layered in fluffy, clean linens and pillows. Room service is lightning fast and convenient.
The pool is gorgeous, but too bad I didn’t get to spend any time really enjoying it — just looking at it.
There are many restaurants on site, our group dined at Whisper Creek Farm multiple times, which has incredible food, and Quench, the pool-​side restaurant/​bar. The lobby bar was chill during the day but quite boisterous and fun at night. The bar is complete with lots of plush booths and chairs. There’s even a Starbucks on site, which I frequented every day.
I spent most of my time here in the various ballrooms attending seminars, but they were all beautiful and clean rooms suitable for professional functions or even weddings.
Truthfully though, I probably would not stay at JW Marriott again if I were to vacation in the area. My company paid for me to stay at the JW, but the prices per room are too rich for my blood. I did notice that there is a «resort fee» of $ 25/​night in ADDITION to the room rate, which makes for a very indulgent stay at the JW.

Pretty good hotel. Went here for a conference and have to say the lobby was clean and nice. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms are nothing special but at least they were clean. The TV channels don’t scroll up and down that quickly which is a pet peeve of mine.
I also ordered room service which was about on par which most room services in hotels.
I didn’t have time to go to the gym but my friend said it was nice but the machines were old for what it’s worth. The outdoor property is beautiful.
Tip: the views from the top floors are good (except all you see are swamps and palm trees)

I can see this hotel deeply appealing to certain people and not at all to others – for me it was truly a mixed bag.
For the price of a room, I really would hope the airconditioning could be set lower than 72 in mid August in Orlando. Each room seems to have a thermostat, but while you can set it to your 68 sleeping temp as often as you’d like, it corrects itself back to 72. I didn’t have a way of measuring, but I don’t think it was ever even as cool as 72 in the room. I would estimate around 75. It was constantly cycling, so I suspected their system couldn’t keep up with demand. Maybe that doesn’t sound too bad, but again – maybe you like warm rooms. I don’t.
The separate bath and shower was very luxurious. Just wish the tub could’ve been a little longer. I loved the provided aromatherapy spa toiletries.
The bed and bedding were all very plush and comfortable. As others have noted, the bed *is* absurdly high, so anyone of even average height has to hoist themselves on the bed. I tried investigating what was under the bed to make it so, but results were inconclusive.
The lazy river and pool were a unique amenity and one I especially enjoyed. No where is the pool very deep at all though. If laps are your thing, I don’t think you will like it.
I loved the look of the provided coffee/​tea chest and complimentary spice cookies. You will need the provided bottled water because Orlando has terrible tasting water, so it was very smart of them to provide bottles. The coffee maker is one of those terrible tray system single serves, perhaps to encourage you to visit the downstairs Starbucks.
The lobby is probably the grandest lobby I’ve ever walked in flip flops in.
I don’t know if it has longer weekend hours, but the Kitchen restaurant/​bar doesn’t open until 5. Even the bar. You are missing out some day-​drinking profits, people. After 5 though, the Kitchen is a good option for relatively inexpensive flat breads and small plates dinners. As is obvious from other reviews, this resort is isolated and I’d suggest budgeting quite a bit if you plan to dine on premise.

I took my daughter over to Orlando for a few days of R&R and we got just that. This hotel is great, although they do charge for self /​valet parking (valet is only $ 4 more so just do it, but then you have to tip, so…) and have a resort fee. Between the two it adds $ 50 to the rate, but the resort fee includes standard tube for lazy river, internet in the guest room, gym and a few other things. The staff is on it! You can also use the pool at the Ritz. They have a jogging trail around the lake /​golf course. They have kayak, paddleboat and canoes in one lake and fishing in the other lake. There is a Starbucks in the lobby and they have their own grab and go too. There are many options for meals. The breakfast buffet is pricey at $ 29 per adult, but you are at a JW Resort. The food is awesome, splurge! Enjoy!

Recently I met my boyfriend here for a conference he was attending. This hotel is above amazing! We had a room overlooking the pool area on a high floor. Our balcony was just the right size to watch the sunset and have a evening wine. Our king room was so quiet; you couldn’t hear hall noise or anyone next to you. JW Marriott is a step up and known for its customer service. Each night turn down service included a chocolate on our pillows and bottled water. This JW location is connected to the Ritz Carlton; that allows signing privileges at both hotels. The spa at the Ritz is HUGE and offers amazing services; make a reservation tho, as it fills quickly.
We attended a conference reception one evening on one of the lower patio/​event areas. There were several food options and stations with offerings such as Suckling Pig; Carne Asada and Roasted Turkey. The bartenders were spot on and friendly, catering to every request.
JW and The Ritz Carlton both are housed on a preserve and lakes, which makes for a nice stroll in the evening. The lazy river pool is pretty and shaded with beautiful foliage when the heat of the sun is out. The golf course is beautiful! The gym is large and state of art. There are several great restaurants on both properties; reservations are a must!
OUR one complaint: one night ALL the restaurants closed, except the bar in the lobby for the various conferences. Luckily, there was good vittles to be had there. The bar stays open late, unlike some hotel bars and trust me, it’s a pretty, happening place with great décor, drinks and service!
We needed a notary one day. we called down and in ten minutes, we had our documents notarized. Need to Fed Ex something? That’s covered too! The shops also offer a discount for hotel guests that have Marriott Rewards. Nice!
This JW Marriott gave us an awesome, ‘business meets pleasure’, week. I can’t wait to return!

Great property. Amazing lazy river pool and golf course. Various restaurants that will appeal to a wide variety of palates plus the requisite Starbucks :) The rooms are clean. Complimentary water in the room. Very comfortable bed. Only caveat is that the property is huge! If spending the day at the resort, nothing is in walking distance so be prepared with items you bring with you or be prepared to pay pretty high prices for all meals and drinks.

Absolutely gorgeous facility from top to bottom. From the minute you pull up until the minute you pull away the staff is catering to your every need. A lot of the other reviews have covered the highlights so I’ll stick with a few things that really stood out to me.
Free self parking for Marriott elite members saved me quite a few bucks. There’s a bit of a hike to your car but at least there are closer entrances so you can walk inside.
Beautiful grounds, including the gigantic pool and lazy river. Starbucks on property. Good speed on the wifi. BEST soundproofing I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. I literally heard not a single peep from the hall or the rooms around me. I wanted to take the bed and pillows home with me. just about the best night of sleep I’ve ever had in a hotel room. Highly recommend this place, particularly if you can get a deal. they show up occasionally on the hotel discount websites, so keep an eye out!

I don’t even know where to start. This is hands down the best Marriott property I’ve ever laid eyes on. Enter the lobby with marble galore and griffins representing the JW Brand. I’ve stayed at a lot of really great places, but this was jaw dropping. I had to double take and say…“this is a Marriott?” Note, this property is shared by the Ritz Carlton Hotel & Golf Club… so you’d expect it to be luxurious.
The location of the hotel is very good. For my trips to Disney, I really prefer to be as close to the parks as possible. The property is about 10 minutes away from the gates, however it’s worth every second of travel time. We used valet, they were nice and very quick. There is self parking somewhere, but I really didn’t feel like tromping who knows how far back and forth. It’s a nice hotel… treat yourself to some valet parking.
As mentioned before — WOW… this place is downright amazing. Our room was great. Very good sized, nice accommodations, bedding was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was large and quite opulent. We had a pool view room with a real treat. If you are in a pool view, you also overlook the Ritz Carlton Members Only Golf Club.
#1 FAVORITE at this hotel… THE POOL. Holy Cow! You’ve got at least 4 or 5 pools all of which are connected by a lazy river. I’m bald headed, so the following comment is really important to me… the river is almost completely covered in «jungle canopy». Very well shaded and the river actually moves at a good clip. Hop on your tubes and enjoy the ride. During peak seasons, like when we visited, they serve drinks to people in the river from the side. Some of the pools are for sports, one for babies, one quite and etc.
Additionally, the group activities for kids was OUTSTANDING! We had a smore campfire, coloring activities poolside, lemonaides and frozen juices during the hot of the day. They did a bang up job and you didn’t have to pay for every kids activity… some that included you walking away with a physical object like a painted coconut or something.
We were there for Memorial Day and had no clue they did a special celebration in conjunction with the Ritz. WOW! A fireworks display that was a least 15 – 20 minutes long and presented by the hotels for our private viewing. The entire weekend of this holiday was just remarkable.

Beautiful property, connected to Ritz via dual convention centers. We had a glorious view of the expansive pool area and beyond.
Unable to cool room to comfortable sleeping temperature. Thermostat says it goes down to 60. Joke.
Nice bath, with separate shower.
4 stars for the cleanliness, attractiveness and amenities. Any less and I’d ding them harder for hot rooms in Florida.

Wonderful luxury hotel with great amenities such as full spa, heated pool & lazy river, golf and tennis court, fitness center. Ashley in the front desk who was courteous, quick & friendly helped me check in. She even took the time to walk around the service desk to hand me my room key, a map and show me where the elevator was located.
The hotel itself it’s beautiful. Each room has a great outdoor view. The rooms are very clean and spacious. I noticed that each night they have events for the kids, which I thought was very awesome. On site they have two restaurants, a café and a Starbucks. They also have a bar which is open until midnight. Everyone who worked there and I came in contact with was always full of energy and friendly. I would definitely come back and stay at this hotel anytime I’m in Orlando again because of their wonderful hospitality and beautiful hotel.

Holy pools! Just wow. It is, however, a bit off the beaten path.
Despite what the website says, the shuttles are unreliable and run only a few times a day. You will need to drive/​cab it to the theme parks.
The hotel itself is massive, but clean. It lacks the «special touch» of a luxury resort hotel. However, it has numerous activities available (kayaking, golf, pool, etc). The highlight and real pull is the pools. It has a partnership with the Ritz next door, so you can use their pool too. The lazy river is unbelievable and I will def be back!