Holiday Inn Anaheim at the Park |
Reviewer's Name: |
Chris Ryan |
Reviewer's Email Address: |
cryan71@hotmail.com |
Date(s) of Stay: |
11/22/00 - 11/24/00 |
Disney Resort: |
Disneyland (California) |
Location: |
Anaheim Area |
Ease of Disney Park Access: |
2 blocks straight down Harbor Blvd. |
Complimentary Park Shuttle Available? |
Yes |
Park Shuttle Comments: |
The shuttle was very efficient. Both times the shuttle
left for its destination within 5 minutes of coming on
board |
Address: |
1221 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA |
Phone Number: |
(714) 758-0900 |
Facility Type: |
Hotel |
Accommodation Used: |
Standard Room / Studio |
Accommodations Review: |
What an incredible experience! The hotel is located at the
corner of Ball and Harbor across the freeway from Disneyland.
A quick word of advice, join Holiday Inn's Priority Club, at
this hotel you get many benefits. I checked-in at 2:30pm. My
benefits for being a priority club member were 2 free
breakfast coupons ($6 value each), a free drink at the bar,
special parking, late check-out (2PM) and a morning paper. I
tried to get the Priority Club automatic suite upgrade (you
get upgraded to a suite if it is available, no extra charge),
but none of the 2 suites were available. The room was similar
to a mini-suite at most other hotels consisting of a living
room (with couch, chair and table) on one side of the
half-room divider. On the other side, a king size bed, desk
and television w/remote. The room had a coffee maker (I had
room service bring up fresh cream), hairdryer, iron, ironing
board, clock radio and TV. It was very clean. Pay per view
movies and video games were also available. Each floor had an
ice machine and vending machines. There was laundry facilities
as well as a video game room. In the hotel was a tour
operator, an ATM and a sundries/gift shop. One of the coolest
part of the stay is that you can see into Disneyland from this
hotel. At night, I watched the Believe fireworks from the top
(5th) floor. They were so close as you are right across the
I-5. |
Rate/Night (for your stay): |
109 |
# of Restaurants/Lounges: |
1 |
Restaurant/Lounge Review: |
Poppy's the restaurant is fine as far as Holiday Inn
restaurants go. I had room service the first night there. I
ordered the baby back ribs and chicken combo. It arrived
quickly with a salad. The salad was nicely done, not just
iceberg lettuce and some dressing. This salad had cheese,
bacon bits, croutons, tomatoes, greens and onions. It arrived
very quickly. For breakfast (using my $6 coupon), was very
nice. The only drawback was the hours of the bar which opened
at 5pm and was pretty stingy on the portions. |
Amenities / Facilities / Activities Available: |
Sundries Shop, Pool, Hot Tub, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Room Service, Handicapped Accessible
Rooms Available, Non-Smoking Rooms Available, Smoke Detectors,
Fire Sprinklers, |
Pool Description/Comments: |
The pool facilities were wonderful! Set in a tropical
garden like setting with a children's fountain, large pool,
plenty of tables and lounges, hot tub and outdoor showers.
Fresh towels are available poolside. |
Other Comments: |
There is a Taco Bell across the street and two gas station
right next door. One of the gas stations has an
AM/PM. |
