Ibrahim N
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The Old Bride
My visit to Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa at Disney Springs felt like meeting an elegant elderly bride wearing a wedding dress—freshly dressed but unmistakably aged beneath the surface. Originally built in 1972 as The Royal Inn and later the Hotel Royal Plaza, this resort has seen several transformations, including its relaunch as the B Resort & Spa in 2014 and most recently a $25 million renovation in 2024, rebranded under Marriott’s Renaissance label .
* Location & Design
Nestled within walking distance of Disney Springs, the resort offers easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment—making its location solid for visitors aiming for the Disney experience without staying deep inside the parks . The interior redesign by Stonehill Taylor uses tropical palettes with blue‑green hues, crisp whites, and terracotta accents to evoke a Florida vibe, especially evident in common areas like the lobby, pool bar, and corridor canopies .
* Architectural Perspective
From a distance, the property presents well—modernized furnishings, polished finishes, and a renewed lobby. But up close, the base structure reveals its age. New upgrades are evident in the guest rooms and top floors, yet the reception area and original sections hint at their decades‑old origins. If you’re someone sensitive to architectural cohesion, you’ll notice the contrast between freshly renovated spaces and leftover mid‑20th‑century bones.
* Room & Amenities
Rooms are spacious—around 32–36 sqm—with clean, modern décor. Bathrooms feel fully updated and well‑maintained. Resolving the mismatch, however, is the occasional outdated corridor or flooring that doesn’t match the guest room upgrades. Service within the rooms is functional but basic—minimal amenities, functional coffee setups, but not overly stocked  .
* Operational Notes & Cost Transparency
While it serves as a practical choice with free airport shuttle, early park entry perks, and access to a food court via Disney Springs, be cautious when booking via third-party platforms. Parking fees (self-parking ~$25 or valet ~$38 per night) and daily resort fees may be added at checkout, increasing the final cost significantly beyond what appears initially on Booking.com or similar sites .
* Final Thoughts
As a user and architectural observer, I see this hotel as a restored relic: rejuvenated in appearance, yet with its original bones visible in certain areas—much like wearing a wedding dress to cover what once was. It confidently stands as a clean, modern-feeling property in a convenient Disney Springs location, but lacks full architectural coherence. Still, if your priority is comfort, proximity to Disney Springs, and a new-feeling space (even with a few aging layers), it’s a capable choice. Just double-check your final invoice—and enjoy the bride’s beauty, even knowing she holds decades of history beneath the surface.