Dolphin VS Swan

[admiral-ari-x]

Just curious about this one... Do you enjoy the Dolphin resort or the Swan resort better? In my (admittedly biased) opinion, I love Dolphin, for its use of water features, spaciousness, and its modern feel. I also really love the night sky in the lobby, such a magical and unexpected touch!
As for the Swan, it just didn't feel as roomy to me. Your thoughts?

 

[wdwmagic]

I prefer the Swan, mainly due to it being more compact. I do like the lobby of the Dolphin. I tend to really think of the two as the same resort, just 2 wings of the same hotel.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I've only stayed in the Swan, but I did walk around the Dolphin. I really liked that the Swan was smaller, it felt more intimate. If I had to pick I'd go with Swan (but really I'd go for the best deal.).

 

[MinnieM123]

I've stayed at both resorts down through the years. I'm more of a quiet person, so the smaller size of the Swan is more to my liking. Always felt it was a bit more peaceful there. But both Swan and Dolphin are very nice hotels.

 

[jlsHouston]

I agree the Swan has a more intimate feel to it and I felt like the staff at the Swan were much more knowledgeable and helpful, especially during the check in process. That being said I really enjoy the Dolphin lobby and being a few steps closer to the shared theme pool. Once the Dolphin rooms finish the update, I will probably stay there again over the Swan.

 

[BrianV]

Seems like one big hotel. I think I'd go by price all things considered.

 

[awilliams4]

The Swan has bigger beds. Stayed at both several years in a row. Both are Heavenly Beds but the Swans are Queens, the Dolphins are one size smaller.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

The Swan has bigger beds. Stayed at both several years in a row. Both are Heavenly Beds but the Swans are Queens, the Dolphins are one size smaller.

That doesn't sound right. A queen mattress is more or less an industry average offering - and a standard size. The next size down would be a full, and there's no way that's the regular offering.

http://www.sleeptrain.com/mattress-size-chart/education-mattress-size-chart.html

 

[awilliams4]

That doesn't sound right. A queen mattress is more or less an industry average offering - and a standard size. The next size down would be a full, and there's no way that's the regular offering.

http://www.sleeptrain.com/mattress-size-chart/education-mattress-size-chart.html

Well it is right, I have stayed there many times.

Check here:

http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105484

'I would probably recommend the Swan if you are sharing a room, because they have queen beds...the Dolphin has doubles.'

or here:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g34515-i19-k5072808-Dolphin_or_Swan-Orlando_Florida.html

The Swan gets an edge when it comes to the room layout, because it's rooms have two queen beds (vs. two doubles at the Dolphin

or here:

http://forum.touringplans.com/t/swan-or-dolphin-and-why/3276/5

I know the Swan has queen size beds. Does the Dolphin have queen or double?
actually dolphin has oversized double beds

 

[Tuvalu]

I know the Swan has queen size beds. Does the Dolphin have queen or double?
actually dolphin has oversized double beds

I am not disputing whether the Dolphin has queen or double beds, but there is no such thing as an oversize double.
Queen beds are 60 x 80
Double/Full beds are 54 x 75

 

[awilliams4]

I am not disputing whether the Dolphin has queen or double beds, but there is no such thing as an oversize double.
Queen beds are 60 x 80
Double/Full beds are 54 x 75

I am just quoting what someone else said on the links.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

The one with the karaoke! (I've never stayed at either, but I've done that!) LOL.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

If the Dolphin truly has double (full) mattresses, that's pretty crappy. Too narrow - and too short! I wouldn't have guessed this size for a hotel of that caliber/cost. The Swan definitely has queen.

 

[Castle Dreamer]

I have stayed at both. I agree with previous posters that said they would choose the best price. If both were the same, I would have to go with the Dolphin. It has Picabu, the equivalent to a quick service that is open 24 hours, and the laundry facility. I also love the large lobby with the fountain. I agree that the swan has a quieter feel. It is also slightly closer to the boardwalk and Epcot if you are walking. IMHO, the beds at both were fabulous.

 

[DiSnEyF@n]

I prefer the Swan, mainly due to it being more compact. I do like the lobby of the Dolphin. I tend to really think of the two as the same resort, just 2 wings of the same hotel.

I totally agree it's thinking of them as the same hotel..... When we stay at Dolphin and we walk to EPCOT, we walk a lot on the Yacht/Beach Club side and when we stay at the Swan we walk a lot on the Boardwalk side. That's really the only difference for us.

 

[DiSnEyF@n]

There is a better chance of getting a balcony at the Swan (if you request one during check-in) because there are more balconies at the Swan.

 

[admiral-ari-x]

I can see how it's really easy to consider them as different wings of a resort, and the Swan is very intimate in a way that the Dolphin cannot boast. Though on the matter of beds, I can say that we got queen sized ones on my last stay, and they were practically perfect. I know they have certain rooms with double beds though.

 

[King Panda 77]

Barbequed I prefer Dolphin . . . Swans are harder to catch