Originally Posted By WestWind Our usual place to stay is HoJos but we were looking for someplace for a little less money this trip and the last time we stayed there a couple minor things got me wondering what other places were like. The Pirates Cove does not interest me and the bell that goes off, I guess to warn of the water bucket drop, is annoying. I too would like to try a Disney hotel but an not willing to pay the price and don't want to search and ask and look for angle to get the best deal. How do places keep their AAA rating? Are there inspections or is it just based on complaints? The Good Neighbor designation is a marketing angle that implies a certain standard but perhaps the standard is not monitored. oh ya, I wish I lived 6 hours (or less) away from Disneyland - we are more like 24 driving hours away.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I am from Seattle, and it was a 2 day drive. Now it's much easier, we don't have kids anymore,(they are grown) and we get the APs...moving to AZ was a smart move for us. The AAA ratings are a puzzle to me too. I don't know how it is controlled. I don't know what to reccommend for a room, but try tripadvisor for comments on recent stays. That is somewhat helpful in determining a decent room.
Originally Posted By Pollyana CC....I really don't want to take Drew until he is older. I want his first time with Papa and Maaa to be one he will remember. Thanks for the tips on the swimmers. I will remember that for pool time.
Originally Posted By JCricketismyfav We stayed at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel in October 2009. I agree with what everyone is saying -- it is just okay. It was very clean but just very old. The bathroom was white grout which, no matter how clean it is - it still looks dirty. The tub had an actual hole on the bottom corner. The mattress was very old (wasn't lumpy - we slept well) and the sheets were very clean. The pool needs to be repainted. It did rain the last day and our adjoining room leaked. There are some good things though. The service was very friendly and good. The grounds are just stunning -a lot of palm trees and even though you are 10 minute walk away from Disney, I could feel myself relax as I walked the grounds to my room. There was no noise from the street. I'll probably try a different hotel next time but in a pinch I'd stay there again. I have definitely stayed in worse hotels.
Originally Posted By WestWind So if they don't update the building or even maintain it, how long before it is wiped out and the property redeveloped? Could be a good property for Disney to purchase. Just a thought.
Originally Posted By Pollyana It is in a prime location, the walk to Dland is very pleasant. We always stayed in Bldg 7 second floor facing Harbor Blvd. We had a nice view of the Tower of Terror. With some work, that place could really be nice.
Originally Posted By Jenn31 stayed there 4 times. each time we paid $35 a night through either hotels.com, expedia, or priceline. We love the restaurant downstairs, good food, huge portions, low price. Grounds are really nice. We were there just to crash and for $35 you just cant beat it.
Originally Posted By JCricketismyfav $35 a night! Man, we paid around $70 or $80 a night. For $35, I'd stay there too.
