Grand Californian
Hotel |
Reviewer's Name: |
Monica Perez |
Reviewer's Email Address: |
MonicaB92084@hotmail.com |
Rate / Night (for your stay): |
$290.00 |
Date(s) of Stay: |
May 17-May20, 2001 |
Accommodation Used: |
Standard Room / Studio |
Accommodations Review: |
The room was smaller than expected, but still comfortable for my
family of four. The closet was equipped with a baby crib and a safe. This
gave me peace of mind as I stored some expensive items I did not want to
take with me into the parks. The bathroom has two sinks which makes
getting ready in the morning a lot easier. Beds are very comfortable and
pillows are great. I brought my own from hoe thinking that the hotels
pillows would be comfortable, I was wrong. the pillows I brought never
even got used. |
Why Did you Select This Resort for your Stay? |
I chose this hotel due to its location within the resort. everything
was within walking distance. my family and I never had to use the trams or
the monorail. |
Room # and Location Description: |
#4141 with a view of downtown Disney. Its a nice view to sit and
people watch down in DD. also you could see the firework show from our
room. |
Room Location Pros & Cons: |
Pros: the people watching and the free firework show. Cons: My husband
and I like to sleep with a window open. In this case we attempted to open
the sliding door. the noise from DD was too loud for us and we had to
close the door for us to fall asleep. But the air conditioning works just
fine to cool the room down. Unfortunately My husband and I like to sleep
with a window open. In this case we attempted to open the sliding door.
the noise from DD was too loud for us and we had to close the door for us
to fall asleep. But the air conditioning works just fine to cool the room
down. Also, the nearest elevators were down a long hallway. |
Check-In / Check-Out Comments: |
We came in on a Thursday at about 5:00 pm and it wasn't that busy.
they staffed the front desk well and we were in and out in less than 5
minutes. We also used the assistance of a bellman who was very helpful. he
explained everything about the hotel (the pool hours, restaurants,
services, directions, etc.) he knew the answers to all of our questions
(even though I read them here on MousePlanet I went brain dead when I arrived at the hotel). He also went so far as to learn the names of my
whole family and always addressed us whenever we saw him throughout our
stay. This was to me the best bell service I have ever received. Checking
out though was different. I checked out around check-out time 11:00 and it
was a mess. bell services and valet were backed up. also there was a line
at the front desk, but I had express check-out so I didn't have to deal
with that. |
WDW Transportation Comments: |
Never had to use:) |
Restaurant / Lounge Review: |
I love the storytellers cafe. it was very nicely priced for the
product I received. Whitewater snacks it alright if you are looking for
something on the go. The hearthstone lounge, on the other hand is just an
ordinary lounge. nothing special there. |
Pool Description / Comments: |
the pool was very clean and fun. my 9 and 12 year old loved the slide
and my husband and I loved to just relax and soak up the sun. |
What Suggestions Would you Give Anyone that is Considering This
Resort? |
If you have the budget, DO IT! the location can't be beat and the
service is great. The hotel is beautiful and picture perfect (A possible
family Christmas photo could be taken there, mine was). I had a great time
and hopefully you will to. |
Other Comments: |
If you go on Grizzly River Run and get soaked just go right on back to
the hotel and change. it's so convenient. lastly, be sure to be ready to
tip. the service is so good I couldn't resist being a generous tipper. I'm
not right for me to tell you how to tip, but I just was blown away by the
service (I gave my check-in bellman $20.00 and I remember his name too).
Please E-Mail me if you have any questions and I might just have an
answer. |
