Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

01Location

The Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace sits directly adjacent to Disney Springs, connected by a covered skybridge that puts you at the shops and restaurants in minutes. As an Official Walt Disney World Hotel, guests enjoy Disney Early Entry (30 minutes before park opening) at all four theme parks. The hotel is roughly 20 minutes from Universal Orlando and 30 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

02The Property

The Buena Vista Palace is a large convention-style resort that has undergone significant renovations in recent years. The lobby is grand with high ceilings, modern furnishings, and a welcoming atmosphere. The star of the property is the Float Lagoon pool complex featuring a lazy river, kids’ splash pad, private poolside cabanas, and a pool bar. The grounds are well-maintained and the proximity to Disney Springs means you never have to get in a car for dining and shopping.

Check-In

Check-in can be busy during peak Disney season, but the process is generally efficient. Hilton Diamond members receive upgrades based on availability, and the staff is accommodating with room requests. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to all four Disney theme parks.

03Resort View King

The recently renovated king rooms are a significant improvement over the hotel’s previous incarnation. Clean, modern design with a comfortable king bed, large flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and a work desk. The rooms are spacious enough for a family, though the decor is standard Hilton rather than anything particularly inspired. Resort-view rooms offer pleasant vistas of the pool complex and surrounding Lake Buena Vista greenery.

04Bathroom

The renovated bathrooms feature clean, contemporary finishes with a walk-in shower (no tub in most standard rooms), single vanity, and Crabtree & Evelyn amenities. Functional and well-maintained, though nothing extraordinary. Families with young children may want to request a room with a tub.

05Restaurants & Bars

Letterpress (Breakfast)

The main restaurant serves a large breakfast buffet with standard American fare — eggs, bacon, pancakes, fresh fruit, and pastries. The quality is acceptable for a resort breakfast, though it will not win any culinary awards. Given the proximity to Disney Springs, you may prefer to walk over for better breakfast options.

Float Pool Bar

A poolside bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, and tropical cocktails. Exactly what you want when you are spending a pool day between park visits. The frozen drinks are generous.

Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen

A full-service Italian restaurant on property serving pasta, pizzas, and Italian-American classics. A solid option for a casual dinner without leaving the hotel, particularly after a long day at the parks.

06Bottom Line

The Hilton Buena Vista Palace is a strong choice for families visiting Walt Disney World who want Hilton status benefits, Disney Early Entry, and walking distance access to Disney Springs without paying Deluxe Resort prices. The renovated rooms are comfortable, the pool complex is excellent for kids, and the Disney Springs skybridge is genuinely convenient. It is not a luxury resort — expect convention-hotel vibes in certain areas — but for the price point and location, it delivers solid value.

07Value

Cash rate	$150–300 / night
Award cost	50,000–70,000
Implied cpp	0.33¢

Cash rates average $150-$300/night depending on season (Disney peak weeks push prices higher). The property is typically 50,000-70,000 Hilton Honors points per night. At an average cash rate of $200, a 60,000-point redemption yields approximately 0.33 cents per point — slightly below the 0.4cpp threshold. However, during Disney peak season when cash rates exceed $350, points redemptions improve to 0.5-0.6cpp, making it a better-than-cash value. Diamond members benefit from free breakfast (saving $20-30/person/day) and potential suite upgrades. Book Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace through Scott & Thomas