Originally Posted By jdurk I've decided for the first time this summer, we need to stay off site. The prices are too high for the Disney hotels even with the AP discount. I've never stayed off site before and always either at DL or GCH hotels. What are the best hotels within walking distance? I'v been looking at the Marriott or Hilton by the convention center. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer What are you looking for? The Howard Johnson is a sponsor of the board, and very popular here. Limited Service Hotel, interior coridors, nice grounds, large rooms, great pool/water play areas and great staff. No Room Service or Bell Hops though. (No hidden fees, parking and internet included in the room price). <a href="http://www.hojoanaheim.com/phpbb/" target="_blank">http://www.hojoanaheim.com/phpbb/</a> Close, Park Vue Inn and the Best Western Park Place Inn are the two closest motels to the park entrance, even closer than the GCH. Extended Stay, I like the Residence Inn Maingate next to the new Anaheim GardenWalk. Nice large rooms with a full kitchen, plus free breakfast and some selected light dinners. Some folks like the Candy Cane Inn, an older 2 story Motel that has very nice grounds and free breakfast. The rooms tend to be smaller than most. Looking for a full service Hotel with Room Service and Bell Hops, the DoubleTree on Harbor and the Sheraton Park get high reviews and are "walkable", though about 1 mile each way (so a long walk). Lots of great reviews can be found here... <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g29092-Anaheim_California-Hotels.html" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hot...els.html</a> And also don't forget the Garden Grove Hotels near the corner of Harbor and Chapman. <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g32420-Garden_Grove_California-Hotels.html" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hot...els.html</a>
Originally Posted By jdurk Thanks, Darkbeer. I was looking more toward the Doubletree-type hotel. I had been reviewing that one but seems a little far if we want to walk that's why I was considering the Anaheim Marriott by the convention center. I've never ventured out much from Disneyland so not sure on the proximity for walking purposes. (We are from Oregon.) I don't like dealing with shuttles and have been used to walking when staying at the Disney hotels. I'm just tired of paying those prices.
Originally Posted By dlkozy We have stayed at the Anaheim Marriott AND the Hilton that is across the street many times. I like both. We have walked to DL from there on occasion-but I would rather save my feet and energy for walking in DL. One nice advantage about staying at either one of these places is the close proximity of the Garden Walk and all of it's restaurants, (please correct me if I am wrong about that DB). If you end up staying at either one of these places check with BOTH hotels as to which ART bus line they are on. The last time that we stayed at one of them, we found out that (at least at that time) the Marriott and the Hilton are on different lines-meaning that you could use EITHER ART line to get back to your hotel. It doesn't matter to ART at all which trolley you ride and sometimes if you miss one trolley you can just hop on to the other.
Originally Posted By officerminnie I will be trying the Carousel Inn and Suites in December for the first time, so I will try to remember to post here and let you know how it is. On our last trip we stayed at GCH, so this will be a change of pace for me. However, since I am treating my best friend this time, I can't afford to stay on site.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Carousel is nice... There are still a few with there own free shuttles too.. Hyatt and Crowne Plaza on Harbor are nice with lots of off site dining (joe's crab shack, Outback...) they share a shuttle.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney We've stayed at the Fairfield Anaheim Inn several times and have had pretty good experiences there. You can possibly get the Hilton, Marriot, or my favorite, Hyatt Regency through Priceline for cheap. Check out biddingfortravel.com.
Originally Posted By avromark Just a word of advice the Sheraton has big rooms, however if you book through them, be careful. Starwood (My company's preferred hotel chain) seems to have for last couple of months been having problems with their reservations system. Ensure the e-mail comes back with the cancellation policy intact. Also e-mail the hotel directly to ensure the reservation is there. I was told by their call centre they're changing reservation systems over. So your reservation may be slightly changed or doesn't appear on your web account (has happened more than once to me). Also when you check out make sure the rate hasn't changed. If it changes call either the SPG Gold line or Platinum line (If you're eligible for it) ask to speak to the complaint department or get them to call the hotel directly to fix the rate if front desk is unwilling. They have good hotels but their system seems to be substandard.
