Originally Posted By bobiascastle My mom has a customer who is a Club 33 member & when my mom asked her for a recommendation on where to stay she told us to stay at Del Sol Inn Anaheim Resort. Has anyone stayed there? Any comments, tips, hints at what to expect. We usually stay at the Embassy Suites but this is a quick, spur of the moment trip & we wanted to stay cheaper. I am very "scared" of change especially where my Disney trips are concerned but we figured if a Club 33 member recommends it it is worth a try. Thanks in advance for any info. )
Originally Posted By minniefan I've never stayed there myself, but I always read the reviews on Tripadvisor before I stay in a hotel. It's my vacation planning Bible.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ It's been a few years, but the Del Sol was the single most awful hotel experience I've EVER had. Rooms were dirty; no parking; paper thin walls; horrible staff; hot tub was was grey and smelled like dirty feet.... I actually slept in my car the second night, then we checked out early and moved hotels. I'll never, ever stay in one of their properties again. The same people own the Desert Inn and Desert Palm.
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife Most hotels have a 48-hour or 72-hour cancellation restriction or you have to pay for a night. Most cases. Check the cancellation policy of the Del Sol.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I have stayed at the Dessert Inn and the Dessert Palms with no problem at all - My friend was suppose to stay at the Del Sol - went to her room was in it for less that 30 minutes and moved to the marriot down the street - If you are looking for cheap and last minute try Priceline 3 star pick your price - I have done it last minute and for $50 I have stayed at the Marriott (convention way) Marriot courtyard(beach blvd) and the Hilton Suites (near Angels stadium)...
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I didn't stay the night at Desert Inn, but my friends had a two bedroom suite that I spent the evening in. None of us will go back there, either. Dirty, blood stains on the pillows, rude staff, etc. Nasty!
Originally Posted By bobiascastle THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad I asked you guys are the best. Off to cancel my reservation.
Originally Posted By mater4 bobiascastle, In case you need some good recommendations for another hotel may I suggest these ones. Howard Johnson,Best Western Park Place Inn,Carousel Inn and Candy Cane Inn are some within walking distance. They all have had positive reviews by others on this site.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice <---------Thinks your mom should consider 'cancelling' that customer of hers, too. :-( Ya know how sometimes you read something and immediately question motives? This is one of those times. Why would a Club 33 member make that recommendation to anyone unless she were a complete snot? I'm sorry if I'm speaking out of turn, bobiascastle... I hope you guys have the BEST time at Disneyland!
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x bobiascastle...if you will have a car, the Super 8 on Katella is very nice. We just stayed there last weekend, and while it's a little farther, it's close to the Timon lot (take the tram) and since it's off the main strip, it's nice and quiet. And even though the construction is going on, we didn't hear anything. The address is 415 W Katella, and through Google Earth, it's less than a mile to the Esplanade.
Originally Posted By GMLSKIS I always stay at the super 8 but I walk each day to the park. It's about 3/4 mile or a 10 minute walk. I like the price and the fact I can walk there.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x If I go in December by myself, I will walk. When I have the kids, I prefer to drive, since the walk back at night is hard on my exhausted 6 year old (the 3 year old is in the stroller).
Originally Posted By bobiascastle wonderingalice - I had the exact same thought. My first thought was WHY??? would a Club 33 member be staying at an Inn?? But she is really nice so we took her advice. After telling my mom about what ya'll wonder people said she said she was gonna have to have a talk with the Club 33er the next time she saw her. p
