Originally Posted By keokiboy Has anybody stayed in the Desert Inn that is across the street? The booking rate is really good for a hotel so close to the park. I wanna know if it is clean. Last year I stayed at the Tropicana, it was not bad. I appreciated the feedback, I want to lock in the rate as soon as I can.
Originally Posted By RangerPooh It's a hit or miss place. We were going to stay there last week until we read wendibirds trip report and changed our minds. I believe that ajnholysmommy just stayed there and said that it was fine. In the past we have found it to be clean and we ususally stay either there or the Tropicana (depends on the best price). Parking is very limited though.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter We stayed there in October. It was fine. Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable, and a great price at a great location. Just don't use a debit card to pay, as per wendebird's awful experience. We used a credit card and had no problems with any aspect of our stay.
Originally Posted By wendebird You can read my review here: <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g29092-d75498-r2906879-Anaheim_Desert_Inn_and_Suites-Anaheim_California.html" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Sho wUserReviews-g29092-d75498-r2906879-Anaheim_Desert_Inn_and_Suites-Anaheim_California.html</a> The hotel itself was ok. Motel 6 quality. It's management that we had a problem with & the viewing of X rated programs at 8 PM on the TV's. Just be forewarned that if a problem does arrive, Carlos Padilla is the owner. They're not corporate owned, so besides writing up a review, there was nothing I could do.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy We just stayed there and enjoyed it alot. They have now HBO Family channel. The beds were very comfortable. The pool was clean. The parking is limited but there is underground parking also. We got a Parlor suite A for $89 a night
Originally Posted By ncnike7 We stayed there a few months ago and liked it. Nothing fancey but the location is great, it was noce to be able to take my 2 year old back for naps and lunch. We had a phone that didn't work that I don't think they ever replaced but other than that it was fine.
Originally Posted By keokiboy Thanks everyone. Wendebird, sorry to hear about your experience. I actually read your tripadvisor report before posting here at LP. I never use my debit card anything except for gas and maybe walmart. I've seen some people deal with problems with trying to use debit cards with hotels, rental cars, and even restaraunts. My sister-in-law got burned twice (and she works for a bank) with using her debit card -- once at a restaraunt and the other for a membership at Curves. Not to mention, if some crook-minded individual get's your card info, he can start spending money right out of your account... I use credit cards 100% when traveling. You can dispute charges before even paying a dime towards the statement. I can understand the problem with managment... some times they forget they are in the business of HOSPITALITY. I guess they think they can get away with it because of their prime location.
Originally Posted By wendebird Thanks Keokiboy. My biggest problem with the whole thing was that he made charges to our card AFTER we checked out & WITHOUT our permission. I would think that if that happened to anyone, they would be infuriated. Imagine checking your balance at the ATM to find $200 deducted from your checking account. Then realizing you never made those charges or gave authorization for it. Infuriating doesn't even begin to tell you how I felt or feel about the Desert Inn.
Originally Posted By stampinshock We stayed in this place last May, found it dirty and not worth the money. (it's not like we're that picky when were only in the room to sleep!) Stayed for 12 nights and the 3 times my kids went in the pool they got sick the next day. Had stuff coming out both ends. My kids (ages 7 & 9) are not illness prone so I'm about 99.9% sure it was the pool. Plus we all ate the same stuff and neither my husband or I got sick. We now have a rule "no public pools allowed!!!"
Originally Posted By keokiboy Hmmm... good stuff. I guess I'm trying to stay as close as possible to the park and within a reasonable walking distance. I am toting a 3 yr old and a nagging wife (JOKE!!!). So after walking the parks all day, I dont want to have to walk far to get back to my hotel. Not a fan of the ART. Want convenience but dont want to spend a fortune..... any suggestions for alternative hotels that wont break the bank? I am looking to stay 6 nights -- Tuesday thru Sunday.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ The travel agent I have decided to deal with has us looking at the Camelot - formerly the Park Inn and Suites. It has favourable reviews, continental breakfast, and is close to the entrance (I believe it's next door to the BWPPI). According to their website, it was renovated between January and June this year, so if you're looking to go after that, it should be spic and span. Please note, I have not stayed there, and won't be until August....
Originally Posted By wendebird Actually, it's the BWPPI, Tropicana, Carousel & then the Park Inn (Camelot) Here's a map to orientate you: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/ashpsyche/DisneylandLinkMap.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/ashps yche/DisneylandLinkMap.html</a> Keokiboy, have you tried the BWPPI? <a href="http://www.parkplaceinnandminisuites.com/" target="_blank">http://www.parkplaceinnandmini suites.com/</a>
Originally Posted By keokiboy Thanks Wendebird. I have heard a bunch of great things about BWPPI. It is a little higher than i was planning to spend but would pay the rate in a heartbeat if I know it will be great stay. Apparently, the hotel is booked or they are holding out the Friday & Saturdays on their website. Interesting enough... the Unofficial Guide to DL rates the Desert Inn @ 3.5 stars... go figure. Thanks for all the input. Tiggerdis, what is the going rate for you in Aug at the Camelot?
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ The rate for the Camelot was 130 Canadian/ night. We did end up going with the BWPPI, because the travel agent found us a package cheaper that the company that was offering the Camelot.
Originally Posted By disneymum Try phoning the hotel direct. I had problems booking on line for availability, but no problem when I phoned them directly. Reviews seem to be mixed but we loved being close to the entrance. Our room was a bit dark, but clean. I've also stayed at the Candy Cane Inn and Hojos and I liked CCI the best. However we will be staying at BWPPI in September because the price was the best.
Originally Posted By LogDog When we're down for 8 days in mid-Novemeber we're staying at the Desert Inn. Got the family suite on my sister's discount (she works for an airline in Seattle). I can't believe how little we'll be spending, especially split several ways. Thanks for your review, wendebird. I now know what to watch out for.
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife We stayed there 2 years ago and had a passel of kids, 6, 3 ours and 3 friends, and got an ajoining suite. We used a credit card, as I also do not use my debit when traveling, and found the hotel to be just what we needed: A place to lay down our tired bodies and sleep. We did not use the pool, had the TV on minimal since we were at the parks almost the whole open to close. I read about Wendebird's experience after we had been there and I am so sorry she experienced such difficulties. Merry
Originally Posted By disnyfans Just an update on Desert Inn and Suites. Our family just returned from our trip to Disneyland and we stayed at the Desert Inn and Suites. We had a great room, second floor close to the front of the hotel. We had a 2 room suite with 1 1\2 bathrooms. They were nice. The sinks are outside the bathrooms so multiple people can get ready at the same time. The beds were comfortable, had a good sized fridge, micro. Our rooms were always cleaned by lunch time. The fireworks veiwing deck was neat too. We loved being right across the street from disneyland. We just made sure that we didn't use our debit card to pay for the hotel, as wendebird had problems with that. I would recommend this hotel again. I will stay there again. Oh the breakfast is small, the orange juice was good though, and the pool was really clean and nice. Hope you have a great time and like the hotel too.
