You have 3 things to decide:
-How close to the park do you want to be?
-How much are you willing to pay?
-Do you need/want NICE rooms?
We've stayed anywhere from Disney Resorts Grand California hotel down to one of the older off site hotels and have had good experiences with all. If you want to stay in one of Disney's Resort hotels (Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, or Paradise Pier) expect to pay about double for your ticket hotel package.
What you get in return for the extra money may be worth it to you. These hotels are newly built, newly remodeled or undergoing remodeling. They offer a slightly more "magical" experience and are a higher quality compared to many of the hotels in the resort area. Disney Resort customers also have the opportunity to board the monorail at Downtown Disney's station and enter California Adventure through an exclusive entrance. Our favorite Disneyland resort hotel is The Grand Californian:
Also check out some of the new Signature Suites at Disneyland Hotel and here too
Off resort:
The Fairfield Inn by the Marriott is located across the street from the park's main entrance, and offers great views of the park (perfect for watching the firework show).
The Castle Inn provides a slightly more "magical" experience than many of the other off-resort hotels because of it's Castle architecture. It is a bit of a walk (maybe 10-15 minutes with sleepy kiddos), and when we went last (around 2005) the rooms left something to be desired.
The Del Sol Inn is my personal favorite. It is set back a little bit from the strip which adds a feel of more privacy and quiet. Like most of the hotels within walking distance, the rooms could use an update in furniture and decor, but for what it lacked, it made up for with it's rat pack era charm and salt water swimming pool. It's not for everybody, but those that appreciate quiet and charm might like this hotel.
The nicest hotel we've stayed at off-resort:
The Anaheim Hilton. In spite of the walk, the accommodations were worth it! This is for me one of the nicest hotels I've stayed in! The lobby is gorgeous and grand! The service is courteous! The rooms, which were renovated a few years ago, were modern and classy! I blame their ultra cozy beds and soft pillows for my sleeping in til 9:30 every morning! (A good night's sleep is valuable and sometimes rare on a Disney trip!)
They do have a shuttle available to the park for a small fee if you dont want to walk or do have children with you. We saw plenty of families walking to and from the park though.
My pictures of the hotel dont do it justice and I borrowed the picture of the room from the site...as the minute we stepped into our room we threw our luggage on the ground and flopped onto the bed. Rooms have a flat screen t.v. wif-fi available for a fee, a small fridge and microwave, in hotel restaurant and food court. Also around the corner and down the block is a 7-11 for grabbing anything you might need or have forgotten. It is within walking distance to the Garden Walk Mall where you can find a California Pizza Kitchen and a Bubba Gumps. And a drive down Harbor Blvd. Will bring you to the beach!
The folks at Get Away Today really know what they're doing! If you prefer beautiful cozy accommodations over a closer location, I definitely recommend this hotel!!! Just let them know I sent you (or Admiral Duke... my hubs.)
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