After years and years saying I wouldn't stay at the GF because it was too fancy-pants for my comfort, I recently had the opportunity to spend a night there. Boy, have I been wrong all these years. Even tho florally type finer decor isn't normally my thing, it was extremely comfortable. The room, everything about it, was pleasant. The colors and decor were toned so that it created a very relaxing atmosphere. It was nice without being overly ornate or distracting. There was enough whimsy in the details to make the heart smile without feeling in your face or forced. I was only there 1 night but I'd absolutely stay there again for the right price. That's the kicker. I only paid 1/4 of a room that was priced at 60% of rack rate in a less expensive season. I was with 4 ladies who split it after the military discount was applied. The full rack rate is more than I'd ever consider acceptable per night for any hotel. But that's just me.
Actually, it's over saturation by a novice at editing. But thank you. I know I totally butchered my pics but it's okay. I do still have the original raw files so I can go back and re-edit as many times as I want.Cked out your trip report - the pics of GF a nice.. they look like water colors or a painting .. is this a trick of the camera? Maybe it's just me ...
Actually, it's over saturation by a novice at editing. But thank you. I know I totally butchered my pics but it's okay. I do still have the original raw files so I can go back and re-edit as many times as I want.
Lolololololololololololololol IDon't think I'd be comfortable in a room that was OUTTATP! lol
i hope you have a wonderful time! So excited for you! We were there in August and just loved the changes to the courtyard pool - the zero entry and the fountains!One more day and I'm checking into my beloved GF!!!!
If you are splurging for the GF then you should be able to afford to valet park. It just wouldn't have the same atmosphere if the GF had pull up parking like a Holiday Inn.In my opinion the one thing the Grand Floridian got wrong is having their self parking lot located across the street, along with having to cross at a stop light and the fact that it's the smallest self parking lot among the Deluxe Resorts.
I can see why they have the valet parking spots within walking distance of the entrance to the lobby, however for the "flag ship" resort in WDW I think they really need better self parking. Not everyone chooses to valet park.
You can make that same claim about any of the Deluxe Resorts because they are all still expensive. When I have stayed at the Boardwalk Inn, Contemporary, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge and Beach Club I choose not to valet park because I don't think it's worth it.If you are splurging for the GF then you should be able to afford to valet park. It just wouldn't have the same atmosphere if the GF had pull up parking like a Holiday Inn.
TROLL ALERT !!!!Yeah, it's not too fancy-pants for anyone who hasn't made up their mind to not like it.
It isn't a fantastic place and the service is well below par for a true "luxury" kind of hotel. You could do much better outside the bubble!
But if someone is a bubble person and wants to go to the GF, they should not worry that it's somehow stuffy or too nice.
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