Originally Posted By Chelledun My present from Dad this year was money to take Mom to Disneyland in March. I had tentatively booked at Best Western PPI, but I was able to upgrade to Paradise Pier AND add a night for a total of four! I've been on thirteen WDW vacations and one at DLP but this is my first DL pilgrammage. What should I look forward to at the Paradise Pier? I didn't see any recent posts on the subject.
Originally Posted By Chelledun Um, yeah, that should be Paradise Pier Hotel in the title. See? I'm so excited I can't even post straight!
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy I love the Paradise Pier - the rooms are spacious and clean. If at all possible, see if you can get a park view - the view is incredible. Even if you are paying for a standard view and they can't give you an upgrade, see if you can get a lower level room on the side of the park. You will still get a peak. Have a wonderful trip!
Originally Posted By GoofBall Yes, you are going to love it. Its now our 1st choice for a resort stay. I think the staff are exceptional and they have big bright rooms. Room service is really handy and not too terribly priced. We've had a cabana room which was great and park view which was awesome. The walk is easy, cutting through the Grand lobby. We really enjoy staying near Downtown Disney as opposed to the Harbor Blvd scene.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I spent yesterday with good friends who are checking out of Paradise Pier today. They normally stay concierge at the Grand. Well, they LOVED Paradise Pier! They could not say enough good things about it. It's definintely been added to my list of places to give a try!
Originally Posted By mamacita I like the PPH too and it's my first choice for staying on property. Have fun!
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Yeah, I have stayed at all three hotels, and I think the layout of the Paradise Pier rooms is the best. The writing desk has a table on wheels beneath it, so you can pull it out to use for eating or whatever. Then just push it back under the desk when you are done. That comes in real handy. And plenty of room to spread out, you never feel cramped in those rooms.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo I'll echo what everyone else has said. We love it. You'll have a great time!
Originally Posted By junglejoy Do they have rooms that sleep five that aren't suites? I've never considered this hotel, but after reading all of this I may have to give it a shot!
Originally Posted By Ursula ^ Yes. They have a two-bed set-up with a fold-down couch that becomes a third bed. But, this really is for a smaller adult or a child. I love the PPH. I love all three Disney hotels for different reasons. I love the PPH pool and the lobby bar and the space in the rooms.
Originally Posted By misty2 We loved the PPH also, but not because of room space. We actually thought the rooms were sort of small. We still booked again there, but were not expecting lots of space.... We loved the pool, the staff, and the views. Our room was super clean, and we definately felt the "disney" feel!
Originally Posted By Chelledun Thanks guys, for your feedback! I got my documents today and I'm really excited.
Originally Posted By debtee We have just arrived home from our stay at the PP. We loved it! We were in the 14th floor with views across DCA, GCH and the matterhorn and could see right into the mountains it was just lovely. We watched the Electrical parade from our room one night and it was a different perspective to what we had ever seen before. Every single CM or housekeeping staff that we encountered in the lobby or hallways during our stay, said Good morning or Happy holidays to us, very friendly and dare I say it, a bit more service orientated then the GCH for our past four experences. It was a fab trip and the PP really impressed us!
