Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Honestly the views at the Hilton and Sheraton are pretty dire compared to that from either of the HKDL hotels. There is little to look at except some industrial-looking buildings across the bay and big ships.<< Sadly, the park views are not all that either since OLC chooses to allow everyone a great look into their backstage areas... which is one of my petpeeves about TDR.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL, there have been a handful of posts about HKDL hotel and all the others are about TDR hotels . I never stayed in a TDR hotel so I really don't know, but I would imagine the bay views have less to be desired like everyone is saying. I did stay in Odaibai once for anyone who knows is a sleek shopping area that is situated on Tokyo Bay and a few stops from TDR and while the hotel was really nice, the 'view' of freight ships and a fleet of factories wasn't exactly inspiring .
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I suppose the Tokyo and Penny's bay views are pretty different. Tokyo's is pretty industrialized, so I can see how a hotel view might not be THAT appealing. It would be like looking out into Long Beach Harbor (although there are hotels that do). Penny's Bay is more lush, with islands and greenery. I have no idea how many ships pass through that area, but I'm sure the HKDL hotels have MUCH prettier views of the bay there. So, I understand Lee's points.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I never stayed in a TDR hotel so I really don't know, but I would imagine the bay views have less to be desired like everyone is saying.<< I have stayed at the Sheraton twice and always got the bay view. When the weather is foggy, there really isn't much to see, but on days when the weather is clear.. yoou can get a view of Mount Fuji to the west and even a clear view of areas as far away as Yokohama across the Bay. >>I did stay in Odaibai once for anyone who knows is a sleek shopping area that is situated on Tokyo Bay and a few stops from TDR and while the hotel was really nice, the 'view' of freight ships and a fleet of factories wasn't exactly inspiring<< Then you paid for the cheaper room because my view of Rainbow Bridge and Downtown Tokyo was breathtaking from my north-facing room in the Nikko Hotel. BTW... that would be the "Odaiba" area. >>I have no idea how many ships pass through that area, but I'm sure the HKDL hotels have MUCH prettier views of the bay there. So, I understand Lee's points.<< There are no big freighters passing thru that area, but you do see a lot of small ships, yatchs and ferry boats cruising thru that area. The nearby isles are very pretty, and if you are lucky to get a room that affords view of the China Sea and part of the Discovery bay area to the west... your enjoyment will be enhanced.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<Then you paid for the cheaper room because my view of Rainbow Bridge and Downtown Tokyo was breathtaking from my north-facing room in the Nikko Hotel. BTW... that would be the "Odaiba" area.>> Obviously, I know that since I been there countless times, I was simply speaking about my room and its crappy view .
Originally Posted By Mr X Cheap ass. Why didn't you spring for the better room? You DID have you girl with you, right?? That's probably why you didn't get laid and came bitchin to ME to take you to american village later that night...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN OMG!! All that language!! Cover your eyes and ears children!!! We are too pure for such ghetto speak! Shame on you Mr. X... this is a "family" site.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL Mr. X, someone is cranky . Yeah, I was with my girl and I got the HONEYMOON special (it was our 3rd year anniversary), so yeah, I sort of expected a little more, but obviously it had nothing to do with the room, but just the nice flowers they give you lol. Don't get me wrong, the view didn't exactly spoil the mood and I certainly don't remember complaining to you about getting laid...at least not that night ;D. (Wow, this is the MOST adult post I had on these boards lol...you can take it away now boys )
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Yeah, I was with my girl and I got the HONEYMOON special<< YOU CHEAP ASS! Can you spell D-I-V-O-R-C-E???
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL, we aren't actually married!! The 'Honeymoon special' is just the name of the package deals for couples at the hotel and it was great (although I will NEVER get into Japanese breakfast ). But I did laugh at that a bit. Yeah, take my wife to Odaibai for our honeymoon, that would've been a great start lol. It was a great few days though despite the view and I think we are getting just an itsy bit off topic ;D.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>But I did laugh at that a bit. Yeah, take my wife to Odaibai<< Again...the name is "Odaiba". No "I" at the end.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Actually, the original name was "Tokyo Bay". The entire area is a landfill as far as I know.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney ^^Yeah, it was all landfill before. Although we harp on the industrial side of the place (hey, Japan gotta make money like any other place or we wouldn't have a TDR to begin with ), but considering how well that entire area is transformed into such wonderful places to visit, we can't complain all that much .
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan I just came back from the MiraCosta a few weeks ago, and all of the 3 rooms I stayed in offered panoramic views of the harbor. I love the intimacy and exclusiveness of the MiraCosta. Personally, I think it looks much more elaborate and beautiful than the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel (from the concept art). It's simply the most amazing Disney hotel I've ever stayed at (and I've stayed at almost every deluxe Disney hotel). I don't know what leemac meant by the views being of a weird angle; the only rooms that I can think of that offered a slanted view of the harbor was the piazza view rooms.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan And by the way, most Disney fans who have stayed at the MiraCosta will agree that it is best Disney hotel. If the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is anything like Disney's other Victorian resorts, color me not particularly amazed. Don't get me wrong; they're pretty and elegant. I just think the MiraCosta's Old World Italian theme is much more opulent and beautiful. I doubt the attention to detail in the new Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will even come close to rivaling that of the MiraCosta. The MiraCosta has the most beautiful exterior out of any of the Disney hotels in my opinion. Same goes for the interior; I never found the lobby too small. I like the rotunda shape of it and the ceiling murals. Much prettier than the lobbies of other deluxe Disney hotels. The main entrance alone is breathtaking with the marble fountain. I guess it's just not suited to leemac's taste.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan Darn it, no editing function.. Anyways, I just wanted to add that views from the Disneyland Hotel in Paris aren't very impressive. From what I've been told, there are very few rooms that offer park views. Even the ones that do offer park views are not that impressive. The train station blocks most of the view of Main Street and you only get a glimpse of the castle sticking over the station if you're lucky. Not anywhere near as spectacular as the MiraCosta's views. However, the views of the entrance plaza is quite pretty. I actually prefer it over the park views.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo True - DLP's views are pretty poor unless you have the Presidential Suite. The Hotel New York top floor actually has better views. I really like the Grizzly Peak views at DGCH
