Orlando World Center Marriott

Offering a world beyond compare

Set in 200 acres of beautiful tropical gardens, this extensive resort has everything for families, the active or those seeking a relaxing and memorable holiday. For those wanting to simply chill out pick a lounger by one of the pools or choose from an extensive list of treatments at the full service spa.

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Average: 5 (1 vote)

Guide Price

£1,869 per person

Hotel Category

Deluxe

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Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
2000 rooms
Daily resort fee payable locally
Minimum check in age 21

Main Facilities

Golf
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Wifi

Board Basis Options

Room Only

For Families

Kid's Club
Teen's Club

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Orlando World Center Marriott

Approx. 25 mins from Orlando International Airport

6309 Reviews

84% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 3468
Very Good 1703
Average 655
Poor 277
Terrible 206

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Jan 26, 2020

Poorest of customer service

Stevensville, Michigan

I was wary of staying here based on reviews and the sheer size of this property. My husband had business meetings so we booked a room for us and for his administrative assistant as she was participating in meetings. She flew in earlier than us and checked in. She mentioned our name when she checked in as we were paying for both rooms and the front desk had our names attached to her reservation. We arrived at 10 PM and attempted to check In but were told we had no reservation. We then provided our confirmation number and they said our Admin was checked in with that number. First of all, she had her own confirmation number but that somehow disappeared when we showed up. The front desk staff member seemed to be training someone and flippantly told us we had no reservation and they were sold out that night. No apologies given. Just matter of fact ‘good luck’ at 10 PM. At this point I would like to thank this staff member for saving us from having to stay at this overpriced resort. Our colleagues reported the rooms were small, bathrooms dirty, and everything dated and worn. We happily found another resort for a better price and enjoyed our trip to FL despite the poor service.

Jan 26, 2020

Short stay, but kids really enjoyed the outsized pool area and close proximity to attractions

We were here only for two days and other than it being a great, modern hotel a few of the highlights: 1. Longitude Restaurant staff were family friendly and food had lots of options 2. The pool is massive. It has 3 large water slides that were a great source of entertainment for the 1 day we used it. The vertical drop one alone is worth the stay. 3. Outsized fitness center lot of machines, free weights, and a bench press. 4. There is an indoor pool and an arcade next to it. The arcade provided for good entertainment as the temps dropped in the afternoon. What really impressed me was the customer service when two of the game machines debited the cash card but weren't working. I called the number on the POS/vending machine owned by '3 Sons' thinking this was going to be a wild goose chase and not expecting any resolution but figured was worth the try. Complete shock and pleasant surprise: phone answered instantly, the person understood my problem, deactivated the machines remotely, and redeposited balance into my card from where he was , plus some compensation for my trouble. Kids were happy, and I was take aback on the level of customer service both by 3 Sons but equally important the Marriott Hotel management for making sure that the customer experience not extended to what they themselves provide but also what they use with their partners. Great JOB!!

Jan 23, 2020

Another PERFECT Stay - An AMAZING Resort in a GREAT Location!!!!

Florida

Dates of Stay: Sunday, 1/12/20 - Friday, 1/17/20 Total Nights: 5 In a nutshell, the Marriott Orlando World Center is a truly spectacular resort with one-of-a-kind features that make it the perfect place to stay in Orlando!! It offers a perfect location with spacious and recently renovated rooms along with some of the friendliest staff around who will stop at nothing to provide you with a perfect stay! The next time you find yourself in Orlando and the Walt Disney World area, I would strongly recommend staying here!!! Now, for my detailed review: First, full disclosure -- living in Florida, I visit the region quite often and this is one of my go-to properties for Disney World stays. I have stayed at this property on multiple prior occasions; annually for a massive conference and also for personal vacations throughout the year. I can tell you after numerous stays over the past several years, unlike many properties in the area which seem to decline in quality over time due to the high volume of theme park and convention guests -- not so with the Marriott Orlando World Center! With each stay, service of the staff and quality of the stay continues to improve as Property Management remains dedicated to make sure that the Marriott Orlando World Center is constantly updated and kept in prime condition despite the high volume of guests! For more information on this truly beautiful property, feel free to take a look at a prior review I have written: -January 2018, entitled: "Spectacular Property!! Great Location, Perfect Views & Amazing Staff!!!" (posted January 25, 2018) As that review was written two years ago and the property has recently undergone a major renovation to its guest rooms and facilities, I felt a new and updated review was in order. I have attached numerous photos to this review, so please enjoy and I hope this allows you to understand what a great stay you could have at the Marriott Orlando World Center! First, so you are clear up front -- this property is a Resort Property located in the heart of Orlando Theme Park Country; as such, like basically every other property in the area, there is a Resort Fee. I know that many people cringe at the mention of Resort Fees, but you will find that the Resort Fee at the Marriott Orlando World Center is very reasonable for the region at only $25 per day. If you compare properties in the area, you will actually find this Resort Fee to be cheaper than several other properties in the area. And, despite its lower cost, it still includes several valuable things: -Enhanced in-room wireless internet for up to 6 devices -Unlimited local and domestic long distance calls -Bottled Water (two 10oz bottles) replenished daily -Daily scheduled shuttle service to Disney Parks for up to 4 guests -Daily credit of up to $10 per room towards dry cleaning -Daily bucket of practice balls at the driving range As you can see, a lot is included -- and the shuttle service to Disney alone vastly exceeds the cost of your Resort Fee. One-way ride-share services to the Disney theme parks range between $10-15 depending on timing, so your $25/day gets you transport in addition to a dry cleaning credit, bottles of water and WiFi. So, all-in-all, a great bang for your buck! Additionally, a note on the WiFi that is included in your Resort Fee at the Marriott Orlando World Center -- unlike many properties that include WiFi in a Resort Fee, the "enhanced WiFi" truly is enhanced. It is some of the fastest that I have ever experienced in the Disney area, and it never failed. It allowed for numerous work activities and would allow for easy access to streaming -- not that you should need to stream anything while staying here as this is a Marriott-flagged property, which means that all guest rooms are equipped with Marriott's high-end internet-televisions which allow for easy and instant access to most of the main streaming services. Now, before I get into specific details about the property itself, let me tell you a bit about how convenient the location of the Marriott Orlando World Center makes it! Located right in the heart of the Central Florida Theme Park Region, you have very easy access to all of the Disney Theme Parks, as well as the Universal Orlando Resort and Sea World. As I said, your Resort Fee includes daily shuttle service to the Disney Parks, and you are less than 15-minutes from Sea World and 20-minutes from Universal Orlando. Additionally, it sits about 20-minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and although it does not offer an Airport Shuttle, you can very quickly and easily get to/from the airport via ride-share (about $20-25ish one way) or via the Mears Airport Shuttle (around $40ish round-trip, must be booked in advance). All-in-all, you could not ask for a better location to stay on your next trip to Orlando or the Walt Disney World area!! Should you choose to drive to the Marriott Orlando World Center, it offers ample parking and never once did we have an issue finding parking -- this is unlike many other Disney-area properties, which did not plan for enough parking for such a high volume of guests. Parking options include Self Parking at $24/day or $35/day for Valet Parking. We opted for Self Parking, and found ample parking in the main parking garage that is attached via sky-bridge to the conference center and there is also another large surface lot located behind the North Tower. Additionally, although you can quickly and easily walk via the sky-bridge through the conference center to the Main Lobby, the property also offers a very efficient shuttle from the parking garage to the Main Lobby. Ample and efficient parking is yet another thing that sets the Marriott Orlando World Center apart from its competition! Still another thing setting this beautiful property apart from its competition is its size; the property is HUGE and its size is a great asset as it makes the property a vacation destination within itself! You will find a great walking/running trail around the property, a very well-equipped gym along with tennis and volleyball facilities. Additionally, one of the best features of this property is its massive pool complex, featuring a beautifully relaxing large main pool -- complete with rock grotto and waterfalls -- along with a slide tower that features two 200-foot slides and a separate 90-foot speed slide and also a large children's "Splash Zone" play area. Around this pool complex you will find ample seating to allow for a great pool day! Should you wish a bit quieter pool time, you can also find the smaller West Terrace Spa Pool or a beautiful Indoor Pool. All-in-all, this property will offer you so many different recreation options you might not ever want to leave! Should pools not be your thing, the property also offers a truly AMAZING spa -- one of the best in the region! Make sure not to miss the Spa for a truly wonderful pampering. Or, should you prefer golf to the spa, the Marriott Orlando World Center features the 18-hole "Hawk's Landing Golf Club," a Jack Nicklaus Course that several of my golfing colleagues say is a great course! So, as you can see -- you will have plenty to do throughout your stay at the beautiful Marriott Orlando World Center! And now that you know all that you can do at this beautiful property, what about its rooms? Well, the Marriott Orlando World Center offers very spacious rooms and is in the midst of a complete room renovation which will covert all of its almost 1900 rooms to a new and truly modern feel. I can promise you will not be disappointed with any room at this property, but a tip -- book a Pool View Room for some spectacular views, and you might even be able to see the Disney Fireworks! Our room on this stay was in one of the newly renovated Pool View King Suites; it was located on the 14th Floor of the East Tower and it offered spectacular views of the property's nightly light show along with the Disney Fireworks! We wanted a bit of extra space, so we had booked a Suite and were again lucky enough to end up in one of the property's Terrace Suites! As we entered our Suite, we entered into a separate living area, complete with a wet bar and kitchenette that featured a large mini-fridge, a microwave, sink and a Keurig coffee maker. The living room included a comfortable sofa-sleeper along with a coffee table and chairs. Across from sofa was a large dresser topped with an LG HD-TV equipped with the Marriott smart-TV connectivity. Next to the television was a work/computer desk. Finally, the best part of the room was a set of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that opened to reveal a large balcony over-looking the property's beautiful pool. From the living area, you enter into the bedroom via a sliding door. The bedroom had been fully renovated and featured a brand new and extremely comfortable King-sized bed equipped with over-sized pillows and plush linens. The bedroom featured a similar dresser with another large LG smart-TV and a comfortable chair and ottoman. It also featured floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors out to the balcony. The bathroom is ultra-modern with a large modern sink connected to a separate room with a toilet and a shower. The shower itself deserves mentioning as it was ultra-modern, featuring three separate shower heads with digital controls and amazing water pressure. Finally, the most amazing aspect of the room was found just outside a small door next to the closet; an extremely large terrace, offering absolutely spectacular views of the property and all Disney fireworks! All-in-all, one of the finest Suites you could experience in the Disney area! For more information on this Suite, several photos have been attached for your review. I can promise that you will rest comfortably and enjoy your stay in any of the rooms at the Marriott Orlando World Center -- not that you will be in your room much, as I am sure you will be out-and-about enjoying all that the property has to offer! Finally, one will never go hungry at the Marriott Orlando World Center as the property offers eight options for Dining, in addition to the "Fresh Bites" in-room dining menu. For an Orlando Resort-area property, you will find that the food is reasonable priced and very high quality! During our week, we were able to experience almost all that the property had to offer dining wise, and I can assure you that you will never go hungry during your stay!! A few of our favorites: Siro Urban Italian Kitchen - if you want amazing Italian with great service, this is the place for you! The pasta was to die for!! Mikado Japanese Steakhouse - a truly spectacular hibachi style option, offering excellent service and amazing food, along with the unique entertainment-style cooking you will find at a hibachi steakhouse! High Velocity Sports Bar - a relaxing place to dine and enjoy any number of sports events on several large screen televisions. Great food and great drink options! Falls Pool Bar - beautiful views of the pool, excellent bar service and some wonderful and reasonably priced food options. Central Pantry - this is one of our favorites as it allows for easy grab-and-go meals during conference sessions. It offers numerous hot and cold options that you could quickly grab, as well as several hot and fresh-cooked menu items. Additionally, you will find a wide assortment of snacks and beverages -- including beer, wine and liquor -- available to take back to your room and some extremely tasty soft-serve ice cream. All-in-all, with so many excellent options, you will never go hungry during a stay at this beautiful property!! In sum, the Marriott Orlando World Center is an absolutely amazing Resort property that offers amazing service and amenities, along with a perfect location! Make sure not to miss the chance to stay at this beautiful property the next time that your travels take you to the Orlando and Disney World area!!

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Poorest of customer service

Short stay, but kids really enjoyed the outsized pool area and close proximity to attractions

Just my hubby and I

Worst Hotel Experience Ever

Another PERFECT Stay - An AMAZING Resort in a GREAT Location!!!!

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Offering a world beyond compare

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TripAdvisor Review

Hotel highlights

Hotel Gallery

Hotel Features

General Information

Main Facilities

Board Basis Options

For Families

Hotel Location

Location Highlights

Orlando World Center Marriott

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Poorest of customer service

Short stay, but kids really enjoyed the outsized pool area and close proximity to attractions

Just my hubby and I

Worst Hotel Experience Ever

Another PERFECT Stay - An AMAZING Resort in a GREAT Location!!!!

You might also like these

Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando™

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Rosen Plaza Hotel

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney Area Platinum Villas with Pools

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How we tailor make your holiday

1. Browse

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3. Customise

The Hayes & Jarvis Way

Award Winning

Exceptional Service

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