JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Why it's in the collection

Because it shares the 500-acre Grande Lakes estate with The Ritz-Carlton – the same Greg Norman fairways, the same spa a garden walk away – and adds a water park with a lazy river and new family suites for the days the parks can wait, with Melissa Kelly's Primo, a four-star kitchen in its own right, for the evenings; the hotel holds four-star standing, and we list it at exactly that tier.

• Opened in 2003 alongside The Ritz-Carlton on the 500-acre Grande Lakes estate, at 4040 Central Florida Parkway – rooms and suites that now include new family suites with bunk beds.
• Primo, chef Melissa Kelly's restaurant, which holds four-star standing of its own; Whisper Creek: The Kitchen; EvrBar; and Knife Burger.
• A water park with slides, a lazy river and lagoons with cabanas – and access to The Ritz-Carlton Spa across the estate, about 40,000 square feet, which holds four-star standing.
• Greg Norman's 18-hole course on the shared estate, with Shingle Creek running toward the Everglades at its back.

Suites and rates

Every rate is confirmed with you by the concierge before anything is booked — cancellation terms in plain language, no surprises.