Grand Californian
Hotel
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Reviewer's Name:
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Cindy R. |
Reviewer's Email Address:
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crutherfurd@hotmail.com |
Rate / Night (for your stay):
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$391.50 with a AAA discount |
Date(s) of Stay:
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August 19 - August 23 |
Accommodation Used:
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Standard Room / Studio |
Accommodations Review:
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Beautiful! We upgraded to include the concierge service
which entitles you to a continental breakfast including
fresh fruit, plain croissants, chocolate covered croissants,
bagels, muffins, cold cereal, orange juice, apple juice,
coffee, tea, etc. It also entitles you to wine/cheese time
from 5-7PM, snacks at mid-day, and bedtime stories w/milk
and cookies at 8:30PM. The design of the whole hotel is
inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of early 1900
California. The attention to detail is amazing. The hotel
has a tour once per day (available to hotel guests) and it
is well worth taking. There were 5 of us, and the room had
one queen bed and a bunk bed with a trundle. All of the
mattresses were comfortable. The kids loved the bunk
bed/trundle combination. |
Why Did you Select This Resort for your Stay?
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It is close to home for us and we are already dual park
annual Passholders, so we weren't paying for airfare or
admission. We could afford to splurge on the hotel. Besides,
with 3 children, I didn't want the hassle of traveling by
air or a long road trip. |
Room # and Location Description:
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6416. Park view looking at Grizzly Peak and the Grizzly
River Run ride. Very nice view, day or night. Quiet. |
Room Location Pros & Cons:
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Pros: great view. Cons: more expensive than a non-view
room. |
Check-In / Check-Out Comments:
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My husband parked the car and as I walked in to register,
a concierge came running in to the hotel behind me, calling
my name! She showed me to the 6th floor concierge lounge
where I checked in and was treated to refreshments. |
DLR Transportation Comments:
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No transportation necessary to get to California
Adventure, just walk out of the hotel. To get to Disneyland,
walk out of the hotel to Downtown Disney and make a short
walk to the main gate, -or- take the Downtown Disney walk to
the monorail, and it will take you inside Disneyland to
Tomorrowland. |
Restaurant / Lounge Review:
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I didn't eat at the hotel, but my friend has eaten at the
Napa Rose several times. It is pricey and elegant. If you're
going to eat at either the Napa Rose or the Storyteller's
Cafe, I recommend going on the Art of the Craft tour
beforehand so that you can appreciate the decor. |
Pool Description / Comments:
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They have a nice pool with several slides. Plenty of
towels are available by the pool, and waiters come by to ask
you if you need anything. |
What Suggestions Would you Give Anyone that is
Considering This Resort?
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Bring your walking shoes and casual clothes (you don't
even have to dress up to eat at Napa Rose). |
Other Comments:
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Not Reported |
