[julieb]

I stayed at the BWI for two nights in Feb., and loved it. My room on the 5th floor was overlooking the Boardwalk, and it had a nice balcony and wonderful view of the Boardwalk, water, Yacht Club and Dolphin. It was very conveniently located, and it took me no time at all to jump on the elevator and get down to the Boardwalk. I found the proximity to Epcot to be ideal, and I liked having the shops and restaurants on the Boardwalk at my fingertips.

Room and theme:
The room was a good size, and the theming was very nice - pretty, actually. It was comfortable, and had a double sink and great beds! I loved the lobby and the seating areas there, along with the bar on the same floor a short walk away. It has an inviting and sumptuous feel to it, though not stuffy. I saw this hotel at Christmas as well, and was blown away by the volume of decorations! Swags of ornaments - the kids loved it! I actually liked it better than the Beach Club, which I never thought that I'd say. I don't like the Clown Pool - kids said it was scary, but that didn't stop me from staying there.

Service and amenities:
Great! I checked in early, and had no problem upgrading my hopper pass at the Concierge desk. I also used the business center, and found them to be helpful - they made some copies and mailed a package for me. The fitness center is just right for a quick workout (if you have the energy!). They have all the basics there - treadmill, lifestep, eliptical trainer, and free weights. Final note on service - I had room service one morning and the service was prompt and the food excellent.

Overall:
I highly recommend this hotel! I really can't think of a single complaint, aside from the fact that it was expensive. Location, amenities, service, theme and overall feel - it was all great. And for everyone worried about the noise level, I'd just say that it wasn't a problem at all. I looked out over the Boardwalk and it was wasn't noisy at night.