Overview
The newest of the Disneyland resorts is the Grand Californian Hotel.
It's the first North American Disney resort hotel to have a view into one the
parks (guests staying here can look into Disney's California Adventure).
The original artwork for this lovely hotel showed that it would be a cross
between Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (in terms of its'
amenities) and Wilderness Lodge (in it's rustic
atmosphere). As it turned out, the Grand Californian has it's very own
atmosphere. The appearance is a bit rustic, a bit mission, and a bit art
deco. My own favorite description is "Frank Lloyd Wright does
Yosemite." In any case, the hotel is a lovely one that will be very
much enjoyed by the guests that stay here.
Food and Drink
The Hotel has three restaurants to choose from. Napa Rose is
the premier restaurant of the resort featuring California cuisine and
wines. The Storyteller's Cafe is the resort's family restaurant, but
it's even a bit pretentious compared to Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland
Hotel next door. White Water Snakes
provides a snack and fast food alternative to the other restaurants.
Finally, at breakfast time Hearthstone Lounge serves pastries and coffee.
Concierge Service
Lani Tashima wrote a fantastic column about the resort's concierge service.
If you're thinking about upgrading, check this out! Feel
like Royalty on Your Next Disneyland Visit.
Activities
The Hotel has recreational activities (swimming, and an arcade) as well as a health club. Shopping for themed
merchandise is fun. The themed redwood pool, of course, is a great place to expend
some excess energy. Downtown Disney, right next door, is a great place
to shop or visit some clubs in the evening hours.
Disney Transportation
Disney's California Adventure is right next door, no need for transportation
there at all! Disneyland Park is also so close as to be within a short
walk.
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Resort Review Submission !
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| Resort Address: |
1150 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 92802 |
| Resort Phone: |
(714) 956-6425 |
| Resort Fax: |
tbd |
| Number of Rooms: |
750 |
| Resort Category: |
Deluxe |
| Check In Time: |
3:00pm |
| Check Out Time: |
11:00am |
| Room Types (maximum capacity): |
Standard Room (4-5), Suites (4-8) |
| Room Service: |
Yes |
| Valet Parking: |
Yes |
| Laundry Service: |
Yes |
| Fully Handicapped Accessible: |
Yes |
| Semi-Handicapped Accessible: |
Yes |
| Wheelchair Roll-In Showers Available: |
Yes |
| Hearing Impaired
Conveniences: |
Yes |
| Non-Smoking Rooms Available: |
Yes |
| Room Safes: |
Yes |
| VCR Available: |
Yes |
| Data Port Available: |
Yes |
| Coffee Maker Available: |
Yes |
| Microwave Available: |
Yes |
| Refrigerator Available: |
Yes |
| Full-Kitchen Available: |
No |
| Concierge Service: |
Yes |
| Monorail
Service: |
Yes, But the closest monorail station is
Downtown Disney, not right at the hotel |
| Table Service Restaurant(s): |
Napa Rose, Storyteller's Cafe |
| Character Meals: |
Storyteller's Cafe hosts a character
breakfast daily. |
| Counter Service Restaurant(s): |
White Water Snacks |
| Lounge(s): |
Hearthstone Lounge |
| Services (Salons, etc.): |
Yes |
| Shopping: |
A shop sells character merchandise,
souvenirs, and sundries and provides film developing service and is
usually open from 7:00am - 11:30pm. A clothing boutique is also
open. |
| Pool Description: |
The main pool is themed as part of a redwood
forest. A fallen redwood is the pool area's slide. The
"quiet" fountain pool is less boistrous. |
| Children's
Clubs, Programs: |
Pinocchio's Workshop is a child care center
available to children of all resort guests. |
| Fitness Center: |
4000 square foot facility has Weight and Aerobic Exercise Equipment,
massage and sauna are also available. |
| Other Recreational Facilities: |
Arcade |
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