Originally Posted By cindyland We have a group of 6 going the first week of April (me, DH, Grandma, DS, DD1, DD2) and were thinking of booking a suite hotel instead of two rooms. We like the HoJo, but the rates are a little high for "spring break". Any suggestions or experiences you can share? We have APs, so we may upgrade to a parking pass if the hotel is located further away. Also, for those of you who have timeshares, anyone else having an impossible time booking a week? We tried for ten months to get a week in October, and I'm not holding out much hope for April. Crazy year.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe My brother in law has a time share, as do my parents. They have both tried to get a timeshare down there and have found it impossible.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter The Carousel Inn and Suites has some nice two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites, and the hotel is very close to the crosswalk. I've stayed at this property several times, and I would advise you to request two things if you decide to stay there: 1) a recently renovated room/suite and 2) to be as close to the back of the property as possible. (When you're close to the front, the noise of a zillion people tromping past your room can be annoying--this is largely avoided by being at the back. I have really liked staying at the Carousel when I've been in renovated rooms near the back. But they do still have some kind of worn and yucky rooms with very low shower heads that haven't been updated yet. Their staff is wonderful, though, so as long as you ask, I'm sure they'll accommodate your requests.
Originally Posted By ThreeBittyBoys I'm confused. I thought all of Carousel's room had been renovated? When we last stayed there (May 2003) they said they were nearing the end of their renovations.
Originally Posted By tlovesdis The Residence Inn Garden Grove is great! We stayed there in October 2003 and it was new at the time. It is one mile away on Harbor Blvd. We had a two bedroom, two bath suite with a kitchen, living room, and 3 tv's! We got one bedroom with two queens and the other had bunk beds. The couch in the living room made out to a bed as well. So technically you could have slept 8, but there were only 6 of us. It includes a nice, hot breakfast as well! Check it out at www.residenceinnanaheim.com!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter ThreeBittyBoys, when I stayed there in March of 2005, I was put in a nasty older room (it was in the separate building across from the building with the office). They were very accommodating about moving me, though.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub A new suite hotel will open Jan'06 The Doubletree Guest Suites on 2085 S.Harbor Blvd.90802 714-750=3000. They are not taking reservations yet but they might offer intro rates. They are part of Hiltonhonors.
