Originally Posted By LadyKluck We stayed there in March and it was fine. As others have said - its for sure no frills but was worth the money - I think we paid $50 or $60 a night. It is pretty close to the entrance too which was great for us because 2 of us were pregnant at the time. If you look out the front doors of the hotel you are looking directly at the back of Tower of Terror if that helps those of you that are trying to figure out where its located! I would definitely stay there again - I'm one of those people that just needs a place to sleep & really nothing more than that. The only complaint I had is it did rain really good one of the days we were there and we ended up with a small pond sized puddle in front of the door that we would have to jump to get into our room! Not sure what could have been done about it other than to fix the pavement so it doesn't slope towards the doors, but it wasn't enough of a bother to make us complain or anything!
Originally Posted By Pollyana We stayed there this last July for 4 nights. For the money, 49.00 a night it was great. The room was clean , very light, and comfortable. It does need some updating. Could use new furniture and paint. We had a king room and looked directly at the Tower of Terror. I have booked again for next summer at the same rate through Travelhero. My concern now is that we booked at the Desert Inn for October for a couple nights. I am hearing very negative things. Hope it's OK.
Originally Posted By disnyfans Pollyana, we stayed at Desert Inn in June and was worried about making that choice after hearing all the things said about it. We had a great room, always clean by the time we came home for lunch, and no problems whatsoever. When we got home I watched for my visa charges and was pleasently surprised to see it was correct. So hopefully you will not have any problems! Enjoy your trip...We can't wait until June to go again!!
Originally Posted By imwithGoofy >>> come up with a contraption that will contain it so we can put it outside. <<< Whatever your son comes up with, use peanut butter inside the trap. It is strong smelling and sure to attract! It has always worked for us.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins My husband lost patience, put in a regular mouse trap, used peanut butter, and killed the poor thing. However, he did put it in the garbage before our littlest daughter, who sleeps with her "Mousie" every night, saw it.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Hi brea77 and all those interested. I am back (got home at 3:15 this morning). I think the Anaheim Plaza Hotel was just fine. We paid $135.70 total each night for two adjoining rooms with two double beds each. For that price, the place could have been a lot worse. The rooms themselves had a certain dumpiness to them, but they were clean and large, especially large were the dressing areas and bathrooms. The grounds are nicely green and the complex had many amenities. I actually enjoyed the pool area a lot--much more than any cheap motel I've ever stayed at. Sure, it was no DLH (not even close), but given the price, I was very satisfied. I would have preferred to be directly across Harbor from the DLR pedestrian entrance, but this was the next closest: directly across from the driveway entrance on Harbor. The only thing, I'm wondering if my kids are spoiled because they were quite dissatisfied. It's a problem: you want your kids to enjoy good things, but you don't want them to have trouble accepting anything less. I still want to stay at one of the Disney hotels when we can afford it, but I hope they can learn somehow to put things in better perspective.
Originally Posted By dan1964 Thanx for the update nemopoppins!!! I'm only 2 weeks away from my time in the park and I'm really feeling good about my choice to pick this motel. My friends are all expecting a place to just crash for the night .. if that!! LOL So long as the place is reasonably clean, and close to the park, the place sounds like it will be fine.
Originally Posted By CindyH ^^"The only thing, I'm wondering if my kids are spoiled because they were quite dissatisfied. It's a problem: you want your kids to enjoy good things, but you don't want them to have trouble accepting anything less. I still want to stay at one of the Disney hotels when we can afford it, but I hope they can learn somehow to put things in better perspective." That's very interesting (aarrgh!) No, really, it is. We've always stayed at the BWPPI, but I've had a hankering for the DLH. I worry that once we've done the DLH, the kids won't be wiling to go back to the BWPPI. Sounds like maybe we should save the $$$. Thanks for your report!
Originally Posted By brea77 Thanks nemopoppins! Sounds like it was clean and you didnt see any bugs. Hopefully we are lucky too!
Originally Posted By Pollyana HUH??? What language is that? Martian perhaps... We have changed our ressies to the Anaheim Plaza for Octo 16...and again for Jan 3....always enjoy that hotel and the prices.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Did you have to request a refrigerator when you stayed there? I just reserved a room there yesterday and forgot to mention it in the request box. I remember reading on here that others had a room with a patio, so I typed that in the box! But, darn it, I forgot about the fridge! Thanks!
Originally Posted By Pollyana I am pretty sure that fridges come in all rooms. Let me see if I can find out for you. We will be there next week!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Thank you!!! Have fun on your trip!!!! Only a week left to go...awesome!
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Just booked this hotel Friday...could not pass up $50 per night...my brother stayed there last year and said it was fine for sleeping and walking to the park! My first time in years staying off site...but five nights costing me what perhaps one and a half would at the resort!!
Originally Posted By Pollyana You will be fine at AP. I think it is the best kept secret for places to stay. We will be there next Monday!! Hope to get the same wing again...the 500 is good and very quiet.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Pollyana, Can you call ahead and request the area of the hotel where you would prefer to stay? (I always do that at Hojo's.) I'm jealous of the $50 rate...I'm paying $70. It was $50 last month, and I didn't book b/c I was waiting to get the Hojo's ent. rate. It usually comes down closer to the time I'm leaving, so I call back and check periodically. It didn't work out that way this time, they sold out! By that time, all of the other hotels' rates had gone up!
Originally Posted By Pollyana I don't know if they will do that. We have been lucky and will request the 500 wing upon checkin.... hope to get the 2nd floor facing Harbor Blvd. It was a great room..... light and airy and large. If they honor our request, we will be back Jan. 3rd. Otherwise i will look at other places but they won't be the "bargain" prices that I am enjoying.......
