Originally Posted By kari12177 I don't know which to stay at with my family, either The GCH or the DLH. I sometimes hear from people that the DLH is run down and out dated, I haven't stayed there in 12 years, I just stayed at the GCH and really liked it, but i don't know, what's your view?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss How old are the kids? If they're younger, they might appreciate the recreation at the DLH better.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I think the rooms at GCH are smaller than DLH. I love DLH for the nostalgia value. The pool is really cool too. And I agree if the kids are younger, they would probably appreciate the DLH more.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I like them both for different reasons. I don't think DLH is rundown at all. The hotels definately have different "vibes." I think it pretty much has to do with what you are looking for in your specific vacation. Since you've recently stayed at GCH, I'd suggest trying the DLH (ask for a room with a DTD or a pool view and a sofa bed) and then you get to have the fun of deciding for yourself
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I would stay at a good neighbor hotel and spend the extra money on a couple extra days in the park or on extra souvinears...
Originally Posted By nemopoppins The DLH is not old and rundown. It is a nice hotel. I think it's all relative. If you can't do with anything less than GCH in quality, then, yes, pay a bunch and stay there. But, DLH is a nice hotel and it feels much more Disney to me and the value is definitely there for the money (compared with other Disney hotels).
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I love the GCH. It's a gorgeous hotel. You can't beat the distance to the parks and private entrance to DCA. It allows you to go back and forth from the parks to the hotel quickly. And I love being right over DTD. You feel like you are always apart of the action as well as having a great view of the fireworks. My sister and I are both older tho so I would agree that if you have young kids they would probably much more appreciate the DH. But my parents think since they are spoiling us and taking us to Disneyland then they should get spoiled in the hotel...
Originally Posted By kari12177 My son is 11 and I don't think he cares about the hotel, he just liked being near everything. He liked our room at the GCH just because it was near the vending machine. We might pick the GCH again if rates are good. I don't know.
Originally Posted By practicallyperfect My kids prefer to stay at the DLH (ages 8 and 10). They love the pixie dust, Goofy's Kitchen, koi fish, boats and the pool! They always complain when we stay at the GCH! I love the GCH--much more upscale. So we compromise--Mommy goes to GCH with daddy and girlfriends, family trips we stay at DLH. I have to say tho that it doesn't feel like a Disney trip unless we stay at DLH--must be left over from my childhood and honeymoon!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss If your son doesn't care, then it comes down to whether or not you want to try the DLH. IMO, I don't think you'll find any advantage to it, other than the rooms being slightly larger, and the price somewhat cheaper.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy We have been able to go to all 3 hotels with AP night rates. In the words of my 8 year old nephew "The Grand Californian is the most expensive, huh? And the ugliest!" Most adults (me included) think the GCH is gorgeous, but most kids think the DLH is the nicest. I have to say that the DLH is our favorite too. Very "resorty" with all the palm trees, waterfallls, pools, etc. And in my opinion, it has the grooviest vibe. We have stayed at the DLH about 7 or 8 times, and have always gotten a DTD view room in the Sierra Tower. Our rooms have always been very spacious with two queen beds and a day bed. And the view is like being at the gateway of Disneyland. Whichever you choose, you won't go wrong! Have a great trip!
