Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort honored as a Marriott Eastern Region Hotel of the Year
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – June 3, 2019 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort was recently named a Marriott Eastern Region Hotel of the Year– the first time the resort has received the distinction.
“We are so proud to be recognized for the dedication, creativity and passion of our team,” said Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort General Manager Fred Sawyers. “We genuinely love this resort and being able to share it with our guests.”
The resort was awarded the accolade in the Full-Service Distinctive Premium category. The resort joined Marriott International, Inc. following the company’s merger with Starwood in 2016. Marriott International encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 131 countries and territories.
The recognition follows a $150 million transformation of virtually the entire resort, including guest rooms, lobby areas and meeting space.
About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort resides amongst the greatest theme parks and attractions in Central Florida. It is located between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and nearby Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park and Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can discover 17 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms with Westin Heavenly Beds and the luxurious Mandara Spa. The resort features five pools, two health clubs, nearby golf, complimentary transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, the extended park hours benefit, where each day, one of the four Walt Disney World theme parks is open extra time for guests to enjoy select attractions (Valid theme park admission and Resort ID required) and Disney FastPass+ service, where guests can reserve up to three select theme park experiences up to 60 days in advance of their visit. The resort can be reached at 888-828-8850. For more information, visit www.swandolphin.com and connect with the resort via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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