Top 10 Best Disney Hotels

1. Disney's Grand Floridian

If you can afford Disney World's most luxurious hotel, you won't be disappointed. Besides a prime waterfront location in view of the Magic Kingdom, the Grand Floridian is a quick and fun monorail ride away from that park as well as Epcot. For the ultimate royal experience, request a view of Cinderella's Castle. Nightly rates from $340.

2. Disney's Beach Club

Along with sister resort Disney's Yacht Club, these Disney hotels within walking distance to Epcot's World Showcase share the best hotel swimming pool in Disney World, Stormalong Bay. A wide variety of restaurants and shops are a short walk or boat ride away, at the BoardWalk and Epcot's World Showcase. Nightly rates from $290.

3. Disney's Yacht Club

Sharing a swimming pool with the Beach Club, The Yacht Club is a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Disney's BoardWalk.

4. Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's newest value hotel, the Pop Century Resort, plays around with pop culture icons from every decade of the 20th century. Nightly rates from $55.

5. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

This secluded Disney hotel is surrounded by an African savannah populated with giraffes, zebra, kudu and ostriches. Nightly rates from $200.

6. Shades of Green

The U.S. Army owns this luxury resort on land leased from Disney World, and offers affordable rooms to active and retired military personnel only. Considered the best kept secret in Disney World, this hotel underwent a $92 million renovation in 2004. Nightly rates from $72.

7. Disney's Polynesian Resort

With lush tropical landscaping inside and out, white sandy beaches and a location you can't beat, the Polynesian is a good bet for a family getaway. The Polynesian shares the monorail (and the views) with the Disney's Grand Floridian. Nightly rates from $225.

8. Disney's Contemporary Resort

One of the three Disney hotels on the monorail line. The Contemporary is the only hotel from which you can walk to the Magic Kingdom. On crowded nights, avoiding the long waits for the monorail and the boats can be priceless. The Contemporary also has newly renovated rooms and Chef Mickey's for character meals.

9. Disney's Caribbean Beach

Relaxing and affordable, this moderate Disney hotel sprawls around a man-made lake. Beaches, hammocks, wooded walking trails and several swimming pools add to the tranquil atmosphere.

10. Disney's BoardWalk Inn

This charming Disney hotel, besides being within walking distance to Epcot, is connected to the BoardWalk entertainment strip with restaurants, clubs, midway games and an ice cream and candy shop. Street performers are often seen strolling the BoardWalk. A boat or a walking trail takes guests to Disney's MGM theme park.