This is the resort you've dreamed about since you were a kid. It's great in terms of transportation: the monorail goes right through your lobby! If you're going to stay here, stay in the tower. It costs a lot more, but if your'e going t ostay here - make it count! Make it a memory. The rooms are gorgeous and very clean. However, this is the problem. It's a resort and conference center so while the rooms are gorgeous, they are a step up from a Hyatt room. The theme is Hyatt. There are business men on cellphones in suits walking around, and I feel that those things detract from the magic. That being said, the two restaurants in the lobby are great, and if you splurge and go for a castle view room you're in for quite a treat. I wouldn't advise anyone to stay here for the next year or so while renovations take place in the lobby and as ground is broken for the second tower.

Many people only write about bad experiences at Disney so I thought I would share with you a great experience. We go to Disney every October. We couldn't get a room at the Wilderness Lodge so we decided to check out the Contemporary. After reading several negative reviews I was concerned that it would be dated and wouldn't have the same Disney magic as the other hotels. While parts of the hotel are a bit steril, what the Contemporary lacks in decor it more than makes up for in other ways. First you can't beat the location. We have stayed at the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian and the Contemporary has by far the best locale. Being able to walk to the park in the a.m. and back to the hotel after the park closes is a huge benefit. While the pool lacks some of the touches as the other resorts, it has by far the best slide. And the Contemporary has the best restaurants if you are traveling with kids. We checked in late, as our plane was delayed. Everyone was tired and hungry. It was great to be able to start our Disney vacation with dinner at Chef MIckeys and then go straight to our room.

But what put the hotel ahead of the others was the new renovated rooms. Our room was by far the nicest room I have stayed in. It felt more luxurious and it was by far the largest room I have stayed in on property.

Also, Disney must be doing something different with respect to guest relations. I have always heard don't bother to complain or register a compliant. We got stuck on a ride for quite a while. When we finally got out (about an hour) the park attendent encouraged us to stop at guest relations. I was curious to see what they would do. I was really surprised when they gave us free passes for a return visit. The Year of a Million Dreams promotion was going on and it seemed like everywhere we went
people were going out of their way to do something special, including extra fast passes for rides and shopping sprees.

I had heard variable reviews prior to my arrival at the Contemporary. Check in was realtively quick considering that the hotel was sold out and I was given a room in the South Garden Wing which was a bit of a walk from the lobby area and required walking outside to access the wing each and every time.

The room was renovated to give you a very modern impression, very tasteful, very comfortable. As a lone traveler, the space was adequate for me. I was pleasantly surprised to discover a computer in the room for my use, as I do not travel with a laptop. I was even extended 24 hours of free internet access. Upon check out, I also noticed that I was not charged for three local calls that I had made.

I loved the creative bathroom, very updated with contemporary fixtures, including a ladder towel rack and interesting sinks. Space was an issue but I just spread out my things in the second sink.

I also used the workout facilities to help me get over some jetlag. Very ample facilities, treadmills, bikes, various weight machines and free weights.

Of course, the walking distance to the Magic Kingdom is a huge plus although Disney transportation is more than able throughout Walt Disney World. Should rate not be a consideration, the convenience of this resort appealing to the business and leisure traveler is very good.

I had read a couple reviews and was a little nervous! What an amazing hotel! We were upgraded to the Concierge Floor (12) upon arrival in the North Tower. When they said they remodeled, I wasn't expecting too much. Wow!!! Total luxury. They turned down our beds at night with tiny touches of attention. Beautiful contemporary bathroom, flat screen t.v. Computer in the room and What a view of the Magic Kindgom. Staff was courteous and wonderful. You must try this "new" hotel!!!