Paradise Pier
Hotel |
Reviewer's Name: |
Carrie |
Reviewer's Email Address: |
tiki-tiki@prodigy.net |
Rate / Night (for your stay): |
$246 Concierge Level |
Date(s) of Stay: |
May 24 - 28th |
Accommodation Used: |
Standard Room / Studio |
Accommodations Review: |
I liked the accommodations. We had a King bed, with a couch
available. I think it even pulled out to a bed. Very nicely
decorated with Hidden Mickeys that popped out at me after 2
days in both the wallpaper and the bedspread. |
Why Did you Select This Resort for your Stay? |
We got a "deal" on the concierge svc. It was my birthday and
we wanted to splurge on it and DL Hotel was booked. Also, I am
nosey and never stayed here before. |
Room # and Location Description: |
1416 Had an awesome view of DCA over Paradise Pier. King
Bed. TV/VCR, coffee maker, couch. Could see some
fireworks. |
Room Location Pros & Cons: |
View was wonderful, however, you do hear the park at
night. Even just the empty rides going by as they work on them
after closing. Air conditioner was noisy. |
Check-In / Check-Out Comments: |
Went to concierge lounge to check in. Was very nice. I got
a glass of wine while I checked in, DH and son got
refreshments also and watched TV. They called the bellhop for
our luggage for us. |
Disneyland Resort Transportation Comments: |
They are lousy. I am sorry Disney, but this is a mess.
They do have a Fastpass on the Monorail now Yahoo! The lines
going back at any time are a joke, I haven't seen Fastpass
offered on the return to DTD, but maybe it was. BUT, if you
are at Paradise Pier, you have a long walk to take before you
can even reach the Monorail. I have a 2 yr old which means I
need the stroller before I even get to DL. Stroller + full
Monorail = no fun; so, I ended up walking the whole way, most
times. There is a double-decker bus that can take you to DTD from
Paradise Pier, but it is rarely there and you are already
basically to DTD when you can catch it. Also, not stroller friendly. This bus seems to be a secret. I asked about it at
the hotel and I was told there is no transportation to DTD. I actually
asked the driver and she said I needed to ride it to the
M&F Parking then back to DTD. DISNEYLAND BRING BACK THE
TRAMS! I paid too much money for that amount of walking, you
are better off staying off site, at least they will shuttle
you. This doesn't apply of course to DCA. |
Restaurant / Lounge Review: |
We did the Practically Perfect Tea and loved it. Highly
recommended, but don't expect it to fill up a big eater. We
didn't do the character breakfast at PCH Grill, but I noticed they
said the characters are now Minnie, Daisy and ?. They must
have recently changed it. The concierge lounge was nice. A
cont breakfast in the am, wine, cheese & hors d'oeuvres in the
afternoon and eve. (We made a light dinner out of this twice)
and a fridge to grab sodas, juice and water. We didn't have to
buy any in the parks. Very nice. They have a video check out
svc also. |
Pool Description / Comments: |
Basic pool, but it's large and nicely set up. There is
shade for sitting in and drink svc. You can use DL hotel pool,
but not GC according to CMs. |
What Suggestions Would you Give Anyone that is Considering
This Resort? |
The hotel is nice, the restaurants seem great. But I won't
stay again unless they come up with a real shuttle idea. If
you have a mobility problem and want to go to DL, I would stay
elsewhere. However, going to DCA is easy. It might actually be
easier to cut through that park and go to DL from there. I
have an AP for DL only so this wasn't an option for me. |
Other Comments: |
Next time.........Grand Californian!! Who Hoo!
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