I did a tour there last week and it was looking in excellent shape. The rooms are quite magnificently appointed and the whole style is very Balinese. I would say it is definitely on a par with the HRH in terms of quality and kids will just LOVE the pool - zero depth entry at one end with a whole water play area shaped like a ship, with fountains, squirt cannons and sprinklers, plus a 'lifeboat' that fills with water and tips up at regular intervals. The reception area is very refined and the main restaurant also looks good, even down to having a separate kids' area with video screen and small tables. The Emeril's restarant Tchoup Chop won't open until October, but that's about the only downer, I think. There will also be a weekly Luau show with BBQ buffet, while many of the staff have been 'stolen' from the PBH, so high quality is assured. A really, really memorable stay in store for all those already booked! (The prices WILL definitely go up next year, as they admit they slightly underpriced it this year after 9/11 and by adding a bit more quality than they originally planned).
But it will be the largest pool in Orlando!
