When it comes to booking a Disney World trip, most guests assume they have to pay Disney's rates to stay on property — but there's a lesser-known alternative that can put a few hundred dollars back in your pocket. The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, located in the Disney Springs Resort Area, sits squarely on Disney property while coming in at roughly $100 per night less than Disney's own Value tier hotels.
The hotel's 236 suites each include a private bedroom, a separate living room with a queen sleeper sofa, a dining area, and a wet bar with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker — making it a particularly roomy option for families. Beyond the suites themselves, guests have access to a heated pool, whirlpool, splash pad, tennis court, fitness center, on-site restaurant, daily breakfast buffet, room service, pool and lobby bars, and free Wi-Fi.
Crucially, guests at the DoubleTree Suites qualify for the same Early Entry benefit available to Disney resort hotel guests — a 30-minute head start into each of Walt Disney World's four theme parks every single day of their stay. Shuttle service to the parks is also available, and Disney Springs is close enough to reach on foot. If you're planning your Disney World visit and weighing hotel options, that combination of perks at a lower price point is worth a hard look.
To illustrate the savings, a three-night stay (September 11–14) at the DoubleTree Suites came in about $100 less per night compared to a comparable room at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort — a difference that adds up to roughly $300 over the course of that stay, money that could easily go toward dining or park extras.
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This report originally appeared on the Disney Food Blog.
