Tower studios exist only at Disney's Riviera Resort, and they're the smallest room type in the entire DVC system. At roughly 250 square feet, they're about 65 square feet smaller than a standard Riviera deluxe studio.
That size difference matters. So does the point cost.
What's in a Tower Studio
The room has a Murphy bed, which folds down from the wall. When the bed is up, you have a small sitting area with a sofa. When it's down, the sofa tucks under and the bed takes up most of the floor space. There's no sofa bed, no pull-down bunk, and no second sleeping surface of any kind. Tower studios sleep two adults, period.
The kitchenette has a microwave, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a small sink. There's a single full bathroom. The room has a small table with two chairs. The storage situation is tighter than a standard studio.
The windows are floor-to-ceiling in many tower studio configurations, which gives the room a more open feel despite the square footage. Some rooms have balconies. Views vary by floor and orientation: some overlook the pool and Skyliner station, others face the resort grounds.
The Point Cost Advantage
Tower studios require fewer points per night than standard Riviera deluxe studios. During regular season, a 7-night tower studio runs approximately 98-100 points compared to around 119 for a standard studio. At $20 per point, that's about $1,960-$2,000 versus $2,380 for the week. The savings come to roughly $380 for a full week, or more during peak seasons when the per-point premium is higher.
For two people who aren't planning to spend much time in the room, that's a meaningful reduction in cost for essentially the same resort experience, including the same Skyliner access, the same pool, and the same dining.
Who Should Book a Tower Studio
Couples and solo travelers who sleep in the same bed are the natural fit. You need to be comfortable with a relatively small space and the Murphy bed setup. If you're used to staying in European hotel rooms, the scale will feel familiar. If you expect to spread out or have morning routines that require simultaneous bathroom access, the tight quarters will feel noticeable.
Families with children, groups of adults who need separate beds, or anyone who tends to accumulate luggage and personal items will find a tower studio cramped. The standard deluxe studio costs more points but provides meaningfully more usable space and a pull-down sleeper option.
Tower studios are available at the Riviera Resort listings on our marketplace. Look for members who specifically mention tower studio availability when discussing your dates.
How big is a DVC tower studio at the Riviera?
Tower studios at the Riviera are approximately 250 square feet, making them the smallest DVC room type in the system. They sleep two people in a Murphy bed with no additional sleeping surface. A standard Riviera deluxe studio is about 316 square feet with a queen bed and queen sleeper sofa.
How many points does a tower studio cost compared to a standard studio?
Tower studios require roughly 15-20 fewer points per week than standard Riviera deluxe studios during regular season, approximately 98-100 points versus 119 points for a 7-night stay. At $20 per point, that translates to savings of roughly $380 per week, increasing during peak seasons when per-point costs are higher.
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