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I stayed in Disney World's most expensive hotel. Take a look inside my $900 room with a private balcony overlooking the pool.

Jenna Clark   

I stayed in Disney World's most expensive hotel. Take a look inside my $900 room with a private balcony overlooking the pool.
I stayed at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, the most expensive hotel on the property.Jenna Clark

I booked a stay at Disney World's most expensive resort, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

I booked a stay at Disney World
The Grand Floridian Resort is in the Magic Kingdom area at Disney World.      Jenna Clark

The standard room was the cheapest option — it typically costs around $900.

The standard room was the cheapest option — it typically costs around $900.
The room rates fluctuate depending on the day of the week and the time of year.      Jenna Clark

The room had two queen-sized beds.

The room had two queen-sized beds.
Four adults could comfortably fit in the standard room.      Jenna Clark

The pillows on the beds had umbrellas and penguins sewn on them to match the "Mary Poppins" theming.

The pillows on the beds had umbrellas and penguins sewn on them to match the "Mary Poppins" theming.
The "Mary Poppins" touches were added during renovations that started in 2022.      Jenna Clark

I also appreciated the "Mary Poppins"-themed paintings that decorated the room.

I also appreciated the "Mary Poppins"-themed paintings that decorated the room.
The design elements were subtle, but "Mary Poppins" fans could still enjoy them.      Jenna Clark

I especially loved the chandelier ornamented with birds made out of glass.

I especially loved the chandelier ornamented with birds made out of glass.
Even the lighting fixtures in the room were on-theme.      Jenna Clark

My favorite lamp was on the nightstand, and it had a "Mary Poppins"-themed shade.

My favorite lamp was on the nightstand, and it had a "Mary Poppins"-themed shade.
The room had lots of lighting, both natural and artificial.      Jenna Clark

The room had two televisions, which I'd never seen in a standard room at a Disney resort before.

The room had two televisions, which I
Our last name was on the TV when we arrived.      Jenna Clark

It also had a desk that housed a hair dryer and multiple drawers for additional storage.

It also had a desk that housed a hair dryer and multiple drawers for additional storage.
We had plenty of space to store our belongings for the night.      Jenna Clark

There was a mini refrigerator that could be used to store leftovers or drinks.

There was a mini refrigerator that could be used to store leftovers or drinks.
The fridge was hidden behind a decorative cabinet.      Jenna Clark

The coffee bar above the mini fridge had a Keurig machine, plus 10 coffee and tea pods.

The coffee bar above the mini fridge had a Keurig machine, plus 10 coffee and tea pods.
Most of the pods had a Disney design.      Jenna Clark

The bathroom area had two sinks, which made it quick and easy for me and my sister to get ready in the morning.

The bathroom area had two sinks, which made it quick and easy for me and my sister to get ready in the morning.
The bathroom was spacious.      Jenna Clark

We also got complimentary toiletries — body lotion, aloe gel, toothbrushes, a shower cap, mouthwash, and shaving cream.

We also got complimentary toiletries — body lotion, aloe gel, toothbrushes, a shower cap, mouthwash, and shaving cream.
Disney resorts offer H2O products.      Jenna Clark

The shower had sliding doors and a tub.

The shower had sliding doors and a tub.
The tub was pretty big.      Jenna Clark

In the closet, I found two Grand Floridian robes for us to use during our stay.

In the closet, I found two Grand Floridian robes for us to use during our stay.
The room came with two robes to use throughout our stay.      Jenna Clark

The closet also contained two pairs of complimentary spa slippers that could be kept as a souvenir.

The closet also contained two pairs of complimentary spa slippers that could be kept as a souvenir.
We were able to keep the Grand Floridian slippers.      Jenna Clark

There was a second little living-room area with lots of natural light, a couch, a chair, lamps, a coffee table, and a smaller television.

There was a second little living-room area with lots of natural light, a couch, a chair, lamps, a coffee table, and a smaller television.
I wasn't expecting there to be a separate area beyond the beds.      Jenna Clark

The attached patio had two chairs where I could sit and people-watch.

The attached patio had two chairs where I could sit and people-watch.
Our room had an attached patio overlooking the pool.      Jenna Clark

The patio offered a breathtaking view of the resort and the quiet pool area.

The patio offered a breathtaking view of the resort and the quiet pool area.
There are two pools on the property, and we were near the quieter one.      Jenna Clark

Overall, the room's size, beautiful decor, and proximity to the pool were worth the cost.

Overall, the room
I enjoyed staying at the Grand Floridian.      Jenna Clark

Insider paid a media rate of $480 for this hotel stay. The full rate was about $900.

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