Originally Posted By familyguy I am reconsidering staying at the DLH and wondered about where I could get a really nice suite, but at a hotel that is so close to the park we could walk. I don't really want to pay for parking everyday. Let's hear your ideas. I looked into the Embassy Suites South, and that looks cool, but is it in walking distance? I'm not sure where it is.
Originally Posted By PetesDraggin Embassy Suites South is hands down the best suites hotel in the area. It isn't within walking distance, though. Unless you don't mind walking long distances. The ART was really pretty good for that hotel, so it wasn't a big deal. I try to stay there every time I go.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I don't have any experience, but you can always read what is on tripadvisor: <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g29092-d119415-Reviews-Portofino_Inn_Suites-Anaheim_California.html#REVIEWS" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hot el_Review-g29092-d119415-Reviews-Portofino_Inn_Suites-Anaheim_California.html#REVIEWS</a>
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I stayed at Dolphins cove a while back - not sure if they are still available for general use - at least part of it was time share - we had a 3 bedroom 2 bath place. What about Desert Palms - <a href="http://www.desertpalmshotel.com/rooms.html" target="_blank">http://www.desertpalmshotel.co m/rooms.html</a>
Originally Posted By grumpster One of my friends staed at Desert Palms twice. First time great, second time just ok. First stay was in the newer part, second stay was in the older part (older looking rooms, warm, not hot water). The one main drawback to me is he said the pool is small. My kids are part fish so we decided against it this summer as a substitute for DLH or HoJo's.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer What is your definition of walking? The Residence Inn Maingate, at the corner of Disney Way and Clementime is a 3/4 of a mile walk, and is highly rated at TripAdvisor. Here is a marked map <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1693987" target="_blank">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ ?r=1693987</a> And if you show up in June or later, the new Anaheim GardenWalk will be open and you can walk thru the mall to get to the park. <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g29092-d75726-Reviews-Residence_Inn_Anaheim_Maingate-Anaheim_California.html" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hot el_Review-g29092-d75726-Reviews-Residence_Inn_Anaheim_Maingate-Anaheim_California.html</a>
Originally Posted By disnyfans familyguy we have stayed at Portofino in the kids suite. It was nice and we were able to walk to the park. I would stay there again.
Originally Posted By familyguy Good to hear. There were such mixed reviews on trip advisor that I thought I should check here at the LP and ask the experts. Disnyfans, when did you stay there? Has it been a while?
Originally Posted By disnyfans It has been 3 years since we stayed there. We really like staying across the street from Disneyland by the cross walk. So we usually stay at Park Vue Inn in their living room suite. We have mom, dad and 4 kids so it is big enough for us. Plus they have a kitchen area type thing with a fridge, stove, sink, microwave and cupboards. We really liked this as we bring food with us. The only thing I didn't like about Park Vue is they don't have a hot tub. But it is right by the cross walk and nice short walk. The only bad thing about Portofino is the longer walk. They also don't have any kind of continental breakfast, but we usually take cereal and stuff with us anyway. It depends on what is most important to you on this trip. If you want to be closer I would say Park Vue, if you don't mind walking then Portofino is a good choice. I think Park Vue has cheaper rates than Portofino.
Originally Posted By BoyStory We stayed at the Portofino (kids' suite) a few years ago and really enjoyed our experience. The room(s) were clean and reletively spacious. As I recall, the breakfast was an "expanded continental" or "tiny buffet" (whicever you prefer to call it. We were also offered the "kids eat free (one per adult) at Jolly Roger next door. We walked to and from the Park with 5 children (2 in a sit-n-stand) with no problem. I had gotten a REALLY good rate that year, but have yet to find anything that comes close since. If you want a much smaller "mini-suite" AND great proximity, then Fairfield Inn is a great choice, IMO.
Originally Posted By BoyStory I just re-read your OP, family guy. If you want a "really nice" suite, then FFI is NOT a good choice.
Originally Posted By Aladdin D Nile If paying for parking is your only impediment from staying farther away, you should consider purchasing tickets through AAA. If you are not a member, you probably know one. I bought one of my 5 for 3 PH tickets there and it included free parking for my entire day. That being said, I stayed at HOJOs last week and walked to the park every day except one - we had to get stuff at Target and since we were already in the car, I decided to park at M&F. I did not like the hassle. I MUCH prefer to stay close and walk.
Originally Posted By familyguy We are annual Passholders so purchasing tickets through AAA wouldn't be an option. Is there a shuttle from the Embassy Suites South to Disneyland?
Originally Posted By raer The hotel shuttle is the ART & I believe that it is $3 a day per person, at least it was the last time we used it. They didn't charge for my daughter who was 3 at the time.
Originally Posted By grumpster You can find the shuttle route and schedule here <a href="http://www.rideart.org/" target="_blank">http://www.rideart.org/</a> I plan on using it the first time this July.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<The hotel shuttle is the ART & I believe that it is $3 a day per person, at least it was the last time we used it. They didn't charge for my daughter who was 3 at the time.>> If you will have a car I say ditch the ART and drive to the garage. The cost will be about the same and you won't waste time waiting for the ART busses, which IIRC only come by every 20 minutes, and stop running shortly after the DL closes.
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek we have stayed at the Best Western Park Place Inn and Mini Suites and like it. I guess it depends on what you define as a suite and if it will fit your needs. but hey it is the closest hotel to DL on Harbor Blvd.
Originally Posted By heidikayberg We stayed at the Portofino in December in one of the Kids suites. I would stay there again. They did not offer a breakfast, but the room had a microwave and fridge, and we walked across the street to the 7-11 and purchased cereal, milk and fruit. If you stay at the Portofino be aware that there is a lot of noise from the hallway - kids running up and down, doors slamming etc., but ask for a 3rd floor room in the building across from the lobby, cause you can see the fireworks from there. My kids and I walked to and from the park every day....even when we were very tired, and it still was not bad at all. The ART transit is also very dependable and stops right outside the hotel. Like I said, the Portofino was very affordable, and I liked the option of the kids in their own room.
