Originally Posted By tinkerbell77 Hi all, Ok now my mom wants to join us on our trip this Dec. I have never stayed off property, so not to sure on what they have to offer. We just need a place to sleep basiclly. But nothing that is to run down. Your guys are the best at finding deals or great places, so any suggestions would be great. Thanks
Originally Posted By mickeynewe There are topics all over the board about this, but here is the low down: Candy Cane Inn - adjacent to Disneyland it is an easy walk or they have their OWN shuttle. Nice property, small rooms. Moderately priced rooms. Best Westerm Inn - location, location, location. Directly across the crosswalk from Disneyland. I've never stayed there so I can't comment on the room. Moderately priced. Howard Johnsons - down the street from Disneyland, easy walk. City shuttle bus service available. Rooms are larger than average. Can get views of the park/fireworks. Moderately priced. Although, you can get some great Entertainment Rates at only $54 a night at certain times. Embassy Suites - actually located in Garden Grove, must drive. Nice hotel. All suites. Includes hot breakfast. Must drive in to the park or take shuttle service. Rates are from $99 - $159.00 depending on availability. Those are the hotels that I would personally recommend. I've stayed at other years ago, but I would stick with these.
Originally Posted By Doobie I've only stayed at Howard Johnson's but I love them (doesn't hurt that they're a sponsor, but it really is a great hotel). I highly recommend them and I know a lot of other LPers stay there as well. Doobie.
Originally Posted By kaoden39 Embassy Suites are nice and breakfast is included. Always a win win for me.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I am another HoJo fan... Don't forget the discount link you can find here at LP... <a href="http://www.hojoanaheim.com/laughingplace/" target="_blank">http://www.hojoanaheim.com/lau ghingplace/</a>
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I like HoJo's, but you can't beat Best Western Park Place in for location. At the end of the day, there's a big difference between crossing the street and being at your room, and having to walk another block to HoJo's.
Originally Posted By drawbridge in order of my preference: Hojos - interior corridors/private balconies, consistantly great staff and the best reason ...Mimi's Cafe GREAT food to enjoy in your room, you can call ahead and get it to go. Candy Cane Inn - yummy free breakfast, private shuttle If you want to be near the crosswalk into the parks we like Carousel Inn or even Park Vue Inn. Both clean, cheap and convenient.
Originally Posted By Chedstro Another vote for Candy Cane, I love the staff, the free breakfast is the best. The drivers on the free shuttle are very nice!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^Ditto, Chedstro... And I can never say enough about the oh-so-pretty-Disneyland-like landscaping at the Candy Cane.
Originally Posted By love DL Another vote for HOJO. We stayed here last April an d really enjoyed it. The kids 8 and 5 enjoyed the pool, especially cause it stayed open till 12:00 A.M. We ate at Mimi's several times also, and loved there food.
Originally Posted By dan1964 As far as "off property" places that I have stayed, so far it's been the Candy Cane and the Anaheim Plaza Inn and Suites. Both places were fine for their purposes .. but I admit, for me, all I look for in a motel, is clean and comfortable. To me the place is just a place to crash, clean up, and get back to the parks. That said: The Candy Cane is not to far from the park, about a 10~15 minute walk (but they have their own shuttle that runs I think every 15 mintues) The place was nice, clean and quiet. I had no problems with my stay there. Room was a bit dark ... but comfortable. Room had a small refrig and coffee maker. I think I got the room for about $90 a night. The Anheim Plaza is closer to the park (about a 5 ~ 7 minute walk). Tho the motel does show it's age a bit more than the Candy Cane, it was still in fine condition. The room seemed larger to me, and was definitely brighter. Room had a coffee maker, refrig and microwave. (I have learned that is not true of all rooms, but can be requested). Bed was very comfortable and may be a bit to soft for some. The room cost me approx 60 a night. So, that's my two cents on this topic!
Originally Posted By Pollyana We are frequent visitors to the Anaheim Plaza hotel. As mentioned, clean rooms, spacious and the price is great. Kingbed room 49.00 a nite. We just returned from there and plan on another stay in Jan. We always request the 500 wing 2nd floor. We like that the best.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf I always stay at Marriott Suites. It is about a mile away but parking is free, the rooms are great (can accommodate 6 people) and there is a Starbucks in the lobby. I have stayed there half a dozen times in the last couple of years and have always been satisfied.
