Waldorf Astoria Orlando {US-FL}
Aug 15, 2023, 9:35 am
#106
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 631
Wanted some advice here. We currently have a planned paid stay at this property in 10 days. We are traveling with a 7 YO and 2 YO. The 7 YO will be at a Disney park every day and the 2 YO will split time between spending a day or 2 at the hotel (pool, etc).
For this type of setup, would you recommend the WA or the BC Signia? Cash rate different is not that different for me. Am a diamond member, btw.
Consistent feedback I've seen is to "save your money and stay at the BC", but wanted to get perspective here.
For this type of setup, would you recommend the WA or the BC Signia? Cash rate different is not that different for me. Am a diamond member, btw.
Consistent feedback I've seen is to "save your money and stay at the BC", but wanted to get perspective here.
Aug 16, 2023, 6:27 pm
#107
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Central FL
Programs: DL Gold; Bonvoy Gold; HHonors Diamond; Avis Preferred, Hertz PC
Posts: 604
AS far as getting to//from the parks goes there is essentially no difference between these two hotels. If the price difference isn't that great, go with the WA for the nicer amenities.
Aug 16, 2023, 7:00 pm
#108
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 5,130
Wanted some advice here. We currently have a planned paid stay at this property in 10 days. We are traveling with a 7 YO and 2 YO. The 7 YO will be at a Disney park every day and the 2 YO will split time between spending a day or 2 at the hotel (pool, etc).
For this type of setup, would you recommend the WA or the BC Signia? Cash rate different is not that different for me. Am a diamond member, btw.
Consistent feedback I've seen is to "save your money and stay at the BC", but wanted to get perspective here.
For this type of setup, would you recommend the WA or the BC Signia? Cash rate different is not that different for me. Am a diamond member, btw.
Consistent feedback I've seen is to "save your money and stay at the BC", but wanted to get perspective here.
Oct 16, 2023, 7:16 am
#110
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Central FL
Programs: DL Gold; Bonvoy Gold; HHonors Diamond; Avis Preferred, Hertz PC
Posts: 604
We were there for pre-dinner drinks so spent about 45 minutes in there. Later had dinner at Bull & Bear, which has also been refurbed. Loved the new look there too.
Nov 22, 2023, 5:59 am
#111
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern VA
Programs: Marriott Plat, HHonors Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 235
We are having one night FN stay at the WA in December, and I read in the thread that you could park at the Signia side (maybe for cheaper?) since it is the same garage. Just wonder how the parking charge work in WA/Signia? Is it put on the room charge together or it is like a commercial garage where you pay with credit card at entrance/exit? Not digging the $52 parking fee given that we would be mostly at the Park.
Nov 22, 2023, 9:04 am
#112
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond; National Car Rental Executive Elite
Posts: 2,381
We are having one night FN stay at the WA in December, and I read in the thread that you could park at the Signia side (maybe for cheaper?) since it is the same garage. Just wonder how the parking charge work in WA/Signia? Is it put on the room charge together or it is like a commercial garage where you pay with credit card at entrance/exit? Not digging the $52 parking fee given that we would be mostly at the Park.
Access is via room key, so you’ll get billed.
Dec 4, 2023, 9:52 am
#113
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern VA
Programs: Marriott Plat, HHonors Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 235
Were you saying that was that no matter which garage I entered with the WA key, I will be billed at the WA rate? On that day, we will arrive fairly early, my current plan is to drive to the park and pay my parking due for that day over there, and go back and park overnight at WA, we move next day to disney springs area with free parking.
Dec 4, 2023, 10:28 am
#114
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond; National Car Rental Executive Elite
Posts: 2,381
Were you saying that was that no matter which garage I entered with the WA key, I will be billed at the WA rate? On that day, we will arrive fairly early, my current plan is to drive to the park and pay my parking due for that day over there, and go back and park overnight at WA, we move next day to disney springs area with free parking.
Dec 7, 2023, 8:48 am
#115
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern VA
Programs: Marriott Plat, HHonors Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 235
Parking
Valet parking is $50/day.
Self-parking is in the Signia parking deck and is listed at $50/day. The check-in agent specifically instructed us to hit the call button at the exit and the gates would automatically open.
The gates still don’t read WA keys, so every time you exit, you must use the call button. Sometimes the gate opens instantly, other times the person answering the call requests your room number. This has been an issue for months and can create lengthy lines at the exit.
The deck has a single entry/exit walkway, and the walk to the WA lobby is about 300-yards away.
Since it is award travel, why need to pay parking?
Valet parking is $50/day.
Self-parking is in the Signia parking deck and is listed at $50/day. The check-in agent specifically instructed us to hit the call button at the exit and the gates would automatically open.
The gates still don’t read WA keys, so every time you exit, you must use the call button. Sometimes the gate opens instantly, other times the person answering the call requests your room number. This has been an issue for months and can create lengthy lines at the exit.
The deck has a single entry/exit walkway, and the walk to the WA lobby is about 300-yards away.
Since it is award travel, why need to pay parking?
Dec 7, 2023, 9:10 am
#116
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond; National Car Rental Executive Elite
Posts: 2,381
I would check with the front desk regarding your proposal for parking on the last day. Ultimately, it's their call how they monitor and enforce parking.
Jan 3, 2024, 5:18 am
#117
Join Date: Jan 2024
Posts: 5
Can anyone confirm if Hilton Gold means no resort fees at the Waldorf?
The maths seems to work out for me to get the Amex gold card (and pay the £650 fee) which gives me Hilton Gold status in exchange for 2 weeks of no resort fees + breakfast for 2 each day when I visit the Waldorf later in the year. If anyone can spot a fatal flaw in the plan, let me know!
The maths seems to work out for me to get the Amex gold card (and pay the £650 fee) which gives me Hilton Gold status in exchange for 2 weeks of no resort fees + breakfast for 2 each day when I visit the Waldorf later in the year. If anyone can spot a fatal flaw in the plan, let me know!
Jan 3, 2024, 5:21 am
#118
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 18,158
Can anyone confirm if Hilton Gold means no resort fees at the Waldorf?
The maths seems to work out for me to get the Amex gold card (and pay the £650 fee) which gives me Hilton Gold status in exchange for 2 weeks of no resort fees + breakfast for 2 each day when I visit the Waldorf later in the year. If anyone can spot a fatal flaw in the plan, let me know!
The maths seems to work out for me to get the Amex gold card (and pay the £650 fee) which gives me Hilton Gold status in exchange for 2 weeks of no resort fees + breakfast for 2 each day when I visit the Waldorf later in the year. If anyone can spot a fatal flaw in the plan, let me know!
Hi
You will only escape the resort fees if using points.
if paying cash then resort fees are payable ( even for gold and diamond members)
regards
Tbs
Jan 3, 2024, 5:30 am
#119
Join Date: Jan 2024
Posts: 5
Hmm - may still work out given I'll get $50 x 14 in credit = £550ish currently plus the lounge access and I'll hit the Avios bonus for a new sign up by paying off the balance of the holiday so should still be quids in overall - thanks. Booked with BA hols due to every 5th night being free + reduced resort fee.
Jan 3, 2024, 5:47 am
#120
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 18,158
Hmm - may still work out given I'll get $50 x 14 in credit = £550ish currently plus the lounge access and I'll hit the Avios bonus for a new sign up by paying off the balance of the holiday so should still be quids in overall - thanks. Booked with BA hols due to every 5th night being free + reduced resort fee.
Ah
Booking with ba holidays is like booking with a third party.
you may not get any benefits with hh gold on a third party booking ( ymmv) inc the f& b credit
Also I don't think there is a lounge at the waldorf and Golds do not get lounge access normally unless upgraded to an executive room with lounge access at applicable hotels
Regards
tbs
Last edited by The _Banking_Scot; Jan 3, 2024 at 5:53 am