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At the top of the luxury ladder, at least by Disney standards, and a bit more formal than accommodations at the neighboring Beach Club Resort, rooms at Disney's BoardWalk Inn feature upgraded beds, linens and amenities, all at an upgraded price.
Standard rooms sleep four to five and have two queen beds or a king bed ($25 surcharge), and most have a balcony. Some rooms have a junior size daybed (sometimes called a "child bed") as well -- this small sleeper measures 35 inches by 65 inches and is meant to accommodate a child ages three to nine.
A new lightened design scheme includes wallpaper, bed skirts and draperies in retro stripes, complemented by monogrammed accent pillows, framed prints of historic Boardwalk scenes and several Hidden Mickey's.
Besides a flat-panel TV, alarm clock with iPod docking station, Hi-Speed Internet ($9.95 daily) and a combination desk/dining table, family-friendly features include a Pack n' Play, a coffeemaker situated on a high dresser out of the reach of small children and an armoire with a kid-accessible storage shelf that's ideal for stashing toys or snacks. A small refrigerator is housed in a low-lying, non-locking cabinet -- this may be an issue if you're traveling with little ones. Microwaves and bed rails are available upon request.
If you want to see water, plan to pay around $85/night more for a preferred view standard room. For an extra $155 to $200/night, you can upgrade to a deluxe view Concierge Level room, which will gain you 30 percent more space and a sleeper sofa, as well as plush robes, a DVD player with complimentary rentals, a view of Crescent Lake and the BoardWalk and Concierge Level privileges
Besides four daily food and beverage presentations and an excellent view of nightly Illuminations fireworks at the private Innkeepers Club lounge, Concierge Level guests enjoy perks like pre-trip itinerary planning service, complimentary access to weekly wine tastings at the Flying Fish Cafe and the exclusive ability to book the Wanyama Safari Tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (ages 8 and up).
Parents who don't want to be prisoners of the dark after the kids crash for the night have a number of space-stretching options. If you have the extra cash, you can book connecting rooms or else spring for a Concierge Level suite ($645 to $2,780), which accommodate four to nine and have separate living and sleeping areas. Of course, you could always check-in to the BoardWalk Villas next door -- these home-away-from-home Disney Vacation Club accommodations offer flexible room arrangements and direct BoardWalk access, plus some additional family-friendly features like a washer and dryer and a full kitchen.
If you traveling with an infant and no additional children and want to stick with the standard room, you can gain some privacy by placing your child's crib in the bathroom vanity area, which is separated from the rest of the room by a dividing wall.
With regard to room location, Garden View rooms mean peace and quiet after lights out time, while BoardWalk View rooms come with a good chance of viewing the nightly Illuminations fireworks show, and an even greater possibility of noise from nighttime activity below. There's really no easy way to access the BoardWalk from the Inn if you're pushing a stroller, as you'll need to take two elevators to reach the BoardWalk level.
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