Originally Posted By GhostHost2 What are some really nice, really clean hotels within walking distance of the park gate? I perfer a suite with two bathrooms, but if not I can get two rooms in a regular hotel. Thanks.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x We stayed at Tropicana Inn & Suites, and we had one room, but I do believe they had joined rooms. It was clean and right across the street. There are a lot of "Suites" on Harbor between Katella and the I-5 that are very nice.
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM I'm a fan of the Best Western Park Place Inn. It has a "mini-suite", but with only one bathroom. I've also heard some positive comments on the suites at the Anaheim Camelot and the Carousel Inn. Those places, plus the previously mentioned Tropicana are all well within walking distance.
Originally Posted By doombuggy I've found the motels around the park want way too much for just a place to sleep. There is a motel6 up Diney way about a 15min walk. Clean cheap and not scummy like some can be.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Heck, the Motel 6 in Buena Park is a 5-10 minute drive with a direct shot from the 91 to the 5, and it's cheaper up to $10 a night from the Motel 6 on Disney Way, especially if you book online. It's on Valley View, I think.
Originally Posted By GhostHost2 thanks for the help, but I really want one where I don't have to drive or get transportation. I usually leave the car for my Dad who gets ready to leave for DL several hours later than I do. I can deal with the Anaheim Shuttle (or whatever they call it), but I perfer just to walk instead of wait around for a shuttle.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins You didn't mention how much money is a factor. Because, if money's not tight for you, I'd definitely recommend staying at a Disney hotel.
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan I found this map on these boards last year (or maybe 2 years ago?). <a href="http://www.geocities.com/ashpsyche/DisneylandLinkMap.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/ashps yche/DisneylandLinkMap.html</a> I can't vouch for its accuracy, but it helped me when we were trying to decide where to stay. We wanted to stay where we could walk and not use a shuttle. We have stayed at the Park Vue the past 2 years, but it is not a Good Neighbor Hotel and therefore not on the map on the Disneyland website. I wanted to know the names of the adjacent hotels. The Park Vue is right at the crosswalk on Harbor. I know that the Best Western Park Place Inn (as mentioned above by MOLLYSMOM) is right at the crosswalk as well. My husband's coworker stayed there last week and really enjoyed it. Happy trip planning...
Originally Posted By mater4 I stayed at Hojos on my last visit. The price was not bad and we had a park view. I would recommend a room in building one as I have heard that other buildings face the freeway. We had a room with a door connecting two rooms.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Well then I'd recommend the Anaheim Plaza. It's not too far to walk but it's not directly across the street. It's actually across from the driveway, on Harbor. You can get a "suite" there which for us was actually just two connecting rooms, but that gave us four queen size beds and two bathrooms. Kind of roomy too. It was a little over $100, like 120, I think. They have a lot more going on there than a lot of the motels on that street. They have a restaurant (even though there are many close by), nice grounds, an arcade, I think a gift shop, and a very nice pool and pool area. The only thing is I've seen a few complaints about that place on these boards. It is kind of old and can seem a little dumpy. I'd only stayed at two other places on Harbor, Park Vue Inn, which was fine but I didn't like as much, and Desert Inn, which I liked the least of the three. These two are just right across the street though and they both have little suites and are pretty cheap, but a not as cheap as the Anaheim Plaza.
Originally Posted By gaston lives If you stay at the Ramada Maingate, it's a 5 minute walk to the Hub in DL. If you get their premiere room, it's like a mini-suite, and you can get two rooms with adjoining doors. The cost for the larger room is only like $7-$10 a night extra. We just stayed there and it was very clean and very close. Their breakfast every morning could be bigger, but it wasn't bad. They even leave a newspaper for you every morning. I'd recommend it, and it's cheap!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Oh, my favorite building is definitely Building 2 -- it is very quiet!
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM mickeynewe...get off the boards and go take a nap...you're supposed to be taking it easy, and we ALL know how excited you get when you talk Disney. Building 2 is ok, but I can beat ya to the park from the BWPPI...even if you weren't on medication!?!?!??!?! With one arm tied behind my back...ok, mkae it a leg and I'd STILL beat ya...blind folded, too!!!!!!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe You know exactly how to make me chuckle don't you! You are definitely always good for a smile!! You sound just like my husband tho --- I was scouring through my Disney binder yesterday trying to find dates we could go, cross referencing the school calendar, trying to find a decent rate at hotels, and my hubby was lecturing me on staying "stress-free" and taking it easier. He finally sat down and helped me plan, something he never does, just so I would feel better about having a "date" to look forward to. Have I ever mentioned what a GREAT guy I am married to? Hey, and I don't know about the blind fold --- when in my top condition, I can be pretty darn quick ---
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF the Carousel or Park Place Inn are great....so is the Fairfield....not sure about 2 bathrooms though
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM Oh...is someone throwing down a challenge???? You're on...one arm and one leg tied behind the back, blindfolded, wearing Mouse Ears, of course. You start at the HOJO, and I'll saunter over from the BWPPI...carrying a cinnamon mocha in the hand NOT tied behind my back, and I'll sing the POTC song as well. Give it your best shot, sister!!! Oh, and being the good sport that I am, I'll give you a 2 minute head start. Now go start dinner...it's 4:30!!!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Dinner at 4:30?? You have got to be kidding me?! This domestic goddess (NOT) won't even begin thinking about what to feed her family until at least 7 p.m.
Originally Posted By quincytoo <----this domestic goddess is here drinking a glass of wine while her husband cooks a really nice dinner We eat at 7 tonight! hope you are feeling better mickynewe!