I stayed at Disney's Polynesian Resort for $1,100 a night. I had a great view of Magic Kingdom, but the price wasn't worth it.

I opted for a club-level experience at the resort, which comes with some exclusive perks. I got to skip the main lobby and check in at the club-level building.

A member of Disney Signature Services — a team that assists with reservations — is supposed to reach out to club-level guests prior to arrival, but I wasn't contacted. And when I went to check in, our room wasn't ready. 

Representatives for Disney did not respond to Insider's request for comment.

The private lounge offered complimentary breakfast, snacks, evening appetizers, desserts, and beverages. 

The snack choices in the lounge were pretty basic in the afternoon, but I was glad to see them after a long morning of travel. 

Options included plates of hummus, sliced vegetables, assorted chips, and beer or wine upon request.

The resort has a white-sand beach facing Magic Kingdom, two great pools, a beautiful lobby, and plenty of dining options.

Before heading back to the club-level building to see if our room was ready, we joined the waitlist at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, a popular Tiki bar inside the hotel.

When I booked my room, I requested to be on the third floor because the first- and third-floor rooms feature a balcony or patio. Unfortunately, we were given a room on the second floor. 

Our room had a sliding door, which opened to a clear view of the beach and lagoon. But it didn't have a balcony.

I thought it was strange that the pricing was the same for rooms with and without a balcony.

Representatives for Disney did not respond to Insider's request for comment.

The room was furnished with two queen beds, a couch, a dresser, a mini fridge, and a separate bathroom area.

My room had a lot of "Moana"-inspired decor, including vibrant wallpaper and wall art.

I didn't enjoy it as much as the mid-century tropical theme that the resort used to feature when I visited as a kid. 

My suite's bathroom had a tub-and-shower combo, a double vanity, and a toilet behind a pocket door. There were also free toiletries and two bathrobes available in the closet.

Unlike other club-level rooms I've stayed in, I didn't find any complimentary slippers available.

A large selection of hot foods and fresh salads were offered in the club lounge every night.

The food was really hit-or-miss for me. Some items, like the fried goat cheese with beets, were delicious. Others, like the polenta dish, weren't my favorite. 

The inside of Trader Sam's Grog Grotto was decked out with tropical decor, relics from old Disney attractions, and other nods to the parks. 

The cocktails were great, and so were the bartenders, who were referred to as Skippers. 

A lot of the beverages at the Tiki bar are served in quirky mugs, which can be purchased as a souvenir.

Some cocktail orders even trigger unique experiences — like the bartenders dancing or a light show — and hanging around to watch them is highly encouraged.

The club-level lounge offers two-story, floor-to-ceiling windows for guests to view the Magic Kingdom fireworks while music plays in the background. 

But since we had a room with a theme-park view, we opted to watch the show from our window.

During my stay, the breakfast was pretty basic with offerings like cereal, pastries, pancakes, bacon. I loved that there was an espresso machine.

There were also carafes of juice available, including the fan-favorite POG (passion fruit, orange, and guava) juice, which I chose to have in my mimosa.

After breakfast, we hopped on a boat outside of the hotel to go to the theme parks. 

When I'm at Disney World, I spend a lot of time at the parks. But on this trip, I opted to enjoy the club-level perks and spend as much time as I could at the resort.

We went swimming in both pools as a pastime. The main pool even features a water slide.

The theming, convenience, and nostalgia of Disney's Polynesian Resort make it a favorite of mine.

Although I enjoyed my stay, I don't think there's enough added value to make the club-level price tag worth it.