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richard3330

02-10-2003, 02:30 PM

<marquee direction="right" align="middle" behavior="alternate">The Disneyland Hotel</marquee>
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The Disneyland Hotel is situated directly over the entrance to The Disneyland Park, with some magnificent views. The hotel has 496 rooms and 18 suites, including Castle Club (a concierge type service) on the third floor of the hotel. The hotel is also the only hotel on earth to be situated directly over the entrance to a Disney Park.

The Disneyland Hotel was designed by the Disney ‘Imagineers’ who also designed the park.

GREAT VIDEO TOUR OF DISNEYLAND HOTEL EXTERIOR CAN BE FOUND HERE (http://www.drpbusiness.com/video/video.php?nom_video=DLH_Exterieur.mov&titre=Disneyland®%20Hotel%20-%20Exterior)

360 DEGREE TOURS OF THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL (INCLUDING ROOMS) ARE AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICIAL DISNEYLAND PARIS WEBSITE. CLICK HERE (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/visit_360/disneyland_hotel/lobby.htm) TO GO STRAIGHT THERE!

The hotel has the following facilities:

*Indoor Swimming Pool.*
Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, the swimming pool is classically themed. Other facilities around the swimming pool also include a sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and fitness room. The swimming pool does feel like quite a hike from the main lobby and rooms/suites in the lobby wing of the hotel.

*Valet Car Parking or Free Car Parking*

*Concierge*

*Currency Exchange*

*Children’s Playroom – The Minnie Club*
Situated opposite the swimming pool, offering games and activities for younger guests.

*Video Games Room – Mad Hatters Games Room*
Also situated opposite the swimming pool on the ground floor of the hotel.

*Gallery Mickey Shop*
A fine shop with lots of Disney memorabilia and gifts, plus some limited edition Disney collectibles. Situated on the first floor, near the restaurant and café area.

*The California Grill*
In the evening The California Grill offers American styled cuisine accompanied by exceptional wines, in a refined atmosphere overlooking The Disneyland Park. You can see the evening menu here (http://www.dlpfoodguide.com/menus/californiagrilldiner.html) 

*Inventions Restaurant*
A buffet restaurant with international specialities and a relaxed atmosphere overlooking The Disneyland Park. The evening dinner buffet costs 46 euros for Adults and 28 euros for children. As well as seafood and freshly carved meats, there is a wonderful desert bar.

*Café Fantasia*
A peaceful, although expensive café situated opposite the two restaurants. Offering light snacks and cakes, plus drinks. A cappuccino costs around 5-6 euros. Don't miss the balconies overlooking Fantasia Gardens.

The Guest Rooms at The Disneyland Hotel are extremely spacious and very nicely decorated and well equipped. Designed with pastel colour and shades, with a Tinkerbell carved wardrobe and bed(s). Rooms measure 34 metres squared. 

Facilities include:

•One or Two Double Beds
•Television with international channels, including The Disney Channel for children.
•Two Telephones. (One beside the beds and one in the bathroom!)
•Radio
•Air-Conditioning
•Mini Bar
•Hairdryer
•Safe
•Luxury Marble Bathroom with double sinks
•24 hour room service

TAKE A 360 DEGREE TOUR OF THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL STANDARD ROOMS HERE (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/visit_360/disneyland_hotel/standard_bedroom.htm)

Standard Rooms overlook fantasia gardens or the front entrances. However, occasionally you may be lucky and get a standard room overlooking the east or west turnstiles, with a view of the park in the rear. You can hear the magical Disneyland Park music at night - often until about 10pm (with the window slightly open).

Disneyland Hotel (Standard Room) Bathroom -
The bathrooms feature double sinks and a telephone. They are situated to the left of the room entrance.

Breakfast
All Disneyland Hotel packages include breakfast. Breakfast is taken at The Inventions or California Grill Restaurant every morning. You can arrive for breakfast during a certain time period, the most popular being 8am-9am. The Disneyland Hotel Character Breakfast has now ended. The Hotel now offers a "Character meet & greet" outside of the restaurant areas (the two restaurants are situated next to each other and there is a relaxing lounge area between the two). Each morning a whole host of characters gather in the lounge for photographs and autographs - exclusively for DLH guests! The breakfast food is very nice and includes a selection of meats, bacon, scrambled eggs, croissants, rolls/toast, cereal, fresh fruit juices and more. It is of a higher standard with a larger selection of food than the other DLRP hotels.

Castle Club (concierge service)
The Castle Club is situated on the third floor of the hotel and is a haven of tranquillity with its own reception desk and private lift with direct access in to The Disneyland Park. It also boasts a private lounge with afternoon tea and drinks/snacks served (free of charge). Castle Club is accessed by private elevators, which are situated near the restaurants/café, opposite The Gallery Mickey Shop. Staying in a Castle Club Room does not guarantee a park view. Make a request by calling the hotel or enquiring when checking in. Staying in Castle Club does, however, give you the benefit of a VIP FastPass booklet for your favourite attractions!

Suites
The Disneyland Hotel has different types of suites also available for a supplement. All suites come with access to Castle Club services.

Some of these include:

The Presidential Suite
The finest, most prestigious suite at Disneyland Resort Paris. Costing approximately £2,500 per night! (187m squared)

Walt’s Apartments
I believe that there are four of these, all of which are individually decorated and designed. These suites have a large living room with sofa, desk, TV & VCR and two balconies, the main bedrooms are spacious and have another balcony. The décor and size of these suites is great. (84m squared)

Tinker Bell Suite
69m squared

Junior Suite
58m squared

Rooms are ready at 3pm on the day of arrival, but if you arrive earlier then you can drop off your luggage at the baggage desk and collect your park passes for entry in to the park. An optional Disneyland Hotel Charge Card is available, which allows you to charge gifts, meals, etc. all to your room account. Express check-out is also available. The Disneyland Hotel identity card gives you access to the hotel swimming pool, breakfast and facilities. On the day of departure your room should be vacated by 11am. However, call the front desk if you plan on staying a little longer - usually it is not a problem if you let them know in advance.

<marquee direction="right" align="middle" behavior="alternate">If you have any questions or comments regarding The Disneyland Hotel, then please post them here!</marquee>

Thank-You to The Tech Board for their help!

FURTHER RESOURCES -
http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/visit_360/disneyland_hotel/lobby.htm

SimonV

02-10-2003, 05:11 PM

Wonderful (and beautifully presented!) reference material, Richard. Many thanks. You've saved me some work, too :teeth:

WDWfan,uk

02-12-2003, 06:18 PM

Yes - a big thank you Richard :) !

mickeyetta

02-20-2003, 06:38 AM

Thanks Richard! A most informative post!!!:D

We're off to the Disneyland hotel on the 10th of March.... Can't wait now!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Just one question regarding Breakfast!! Last time I was there in Nov 2000 breakfast was in the California Grill, or in small area just outside the restaurant to the left, and the Character Breakfast was at the Inventions Restaurant. Is this still the case or have they swapped the Venues around???

Thanks
Mickeyetta:earsgirl:

richard3330

02-20-2003, 12:48 PM

Hi Mickeyetta :wave:,

During Christmas/New Year of last year breakfast was apparently in The Inventions, with Character dining in California Grill. I think this is the way it still is.

However, when I last visited it was as you said (the other way around).

Which tour operator have you booked with?

A few (Cresta to name one) offer a character breakfast free-of-charge for every day of your stay, which is held in The California Grill.

To be honest, our friends who visited last Xmas said that there was no real system of checking when entering for breakfast. They had booked a charcter breakfast for one day of their stay, and when they arrived they weren't even asked for their vouchers or anything!

Anyway, you will be told on check-in where it is held each morning.

Have a great trip and please let us know if they have switched back round again!!

Richard. :)

mickeyetta

02-20-2003, 04:19 PM

Thanks Richard!

We've booked direct with DLP, so we just have the standard Breakfast included.

It seems as if they can't make up thier minds!! Or maybe they switch it round in busier periods because more people want to do the character thing?!?!?!?

Will definitely let you know which way round it is when I get back.....Not that I really want to come home!!!

Thanks Again
Mickeyetta:earsgirl:

mickeyetta

03-15-2003, 01:32 PM

Hello All!

Just returned from the Disneyland Hotel!!!

Just to clarify that the Standard Breakfast is in the Inventions Restaurant and the Character Breakfast is in the Calafornia Grill!!

Will write a Short trip report later!

Mickeyetta:earsgirl:

richard3330

03-15-2003, 05:29 PM

:wave: Welcome Home!! :wave:

Thanks for clarifying that, Mickeyetta.

I think it must be like you said - in the more popular periods they switch it around.

Thanks again, I look forward to reading your trip report.

Richard. :)

tclowe

03-26-2003, 11:10 PM

Hi, I have a question with making reservations for Disneyland Hotel. I believe it is one of the smaller (number of rooms) hotels on the property. Should I book now or can I afford to wait? I plan on going to DLP Sept. 22nd for 3 nights. I called the central reservations for DLP and they said if I book now, I have to pay now. I am hesitant about paying in full when we don't know about the war going on and any possible terrorist activity in U.S. or Europe.

I guess if I knew or had a good idea that it is pretty busy at DLP around the time of our visit, and there was a good chance that I may not be able to get a room at Disneyland Hotel, I will jump ahead and just pay for the three days.

What do you think?

Thanks for any input.
Cynthia:Pinkbounc

richard3330

03-27-2003, 12:34 PM

Hi Cynthia :wave: ,

I would reccomend booking now, as all of the 'on-site' Disneyland Paris hotels do have extremely high occupancy rates and book up very far in advance, particuarly in high season.

The Disneyland Hotel is quite popular and has just 500 rooms, so I personally would book now to avoid dissapointment. If you want Castle Club then I would definitely book now as this seems to sell out even faster than standard rooms at the disneyland hotel.

Seen as you are going mid-week in September it may not be too bad, but to avoid it being full - I would stay safe and book now.

If you have any questions regarding Rooms/Views or anything else please ask.

Richard. :)

tclowe

03-28-2003, 03:23 AM

Hi, Richard:

Thanks for the advice. I am going to take your recommendation and book as soon as possible. But...I think it might be okay to wait until April 3rd. This date seems to be the end of the winter/spring season for DLP. I am hoping and praying for a summer discount for late September. Right now, I don't think I can justify paying an additional $600 upgrade to the Castle Club. Yet, if they offer a 4 for 3 or free kid, then my upgrade would be much less.

In any case, I would probably be quite happy with the standard room at Disneyland Hotel. I will be sure to try and request a room near the west or east turnstiles.

If you think of any more neat advice for a first-timer, please post.

Can't wait to visit the House of Mouse.:Pinkbounc

Cynthia

richard3330

03-28-2003, 12:54 PM

Hi Cynthia,

I think that you should be o.k waiting until April - hopefully there will be some kind of a discount.

$600 does seem like an awful lot for Castle Club, especially for just three nights. Standard rooms are fine IMO, unless you get a good deal for Castle Club.

If I think of anything else I'll make sure I PM you or post it here.

Also, I read about a thread regarding Character Meals, I must admit that every time we have been to The Disneyland Hotel Character Breakfast there have been staff on hand and it has been extremely civilized with Castmembers controlling the guests and characters - they visited each table. There were no 'mobs' of people (Different from when the characters are in the parks)

Richard. :)

tclowe

05-27-2003, 06:51 PM

Hi, anyone tried castle club? I am having second thoughts about booking for castle club (currently have ressie for standard room only). Questions about castle club?

1) Do you get special rooms (different from standard rooms, or different location of rooms, or is it just special services)?

2) If just special services, are the castle club lounges available all day and night to CC hotel guests?

3) Are different foods/snacks served all day at CC lounge? What kind of foods?

4) Crass to fill up your water bottles/thermos with free soda or water at the CC lounge for visit to theme park?

Thanks for any help to decide whether to upgrade.

Cynthia

richard3330

05-30-2003, 02:55 PM

Hi Cynthia :wave: ,

Go for Castle Club if the supplement isn't too high - It is an unforgettable experience easily rivalling even the best concierge services in Florida.

1. Castle Club Rooms are located on a dedicated floor (3rd) of the hotel with private elevators. A lot if the Castle Club Rooms have brilliant views over the park which are available for a supplement. However, if there is a park-view room available upon your arrival they may be inclined to upgrade you for a small charge or possibly for free if it is vacant for the entirety of your stay.

2. The Castle Club lounge is open daily from quite early until quite late, but not 24 hour.

3. There isn't as much food as some of the WDW concierge lounges, however there are gourmet snacks and a delicious afternoon tea is served. There is also great snacks for children.

4. We have never done this, however the Castle Club staff are EXTREMELY helpful and I can't honestly see this being a problem at all. I'm sure you would be allowed to fill your own bottles with mineral water or soda if you asked.

HTH, If you have any other questions please ask.

Richard. :)

richard3330

05-31-2003, 09:45 AM

Also, have a look here for a Disneyland Paris review (including some information on Castle Club) from bubblefactory:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=381709

Richard. :)

Jonas_Swe

06-15-2003, 06:47 PM

Richard - Wow!! :cool:
That was one great and informative post!

We are going in 3 weeks, for our second trip to DLP! :earsboy:

Simon V - Thank you for a great guide book! :cool:
The book A Brit's Guide to DLP has been such a great help for us! :)

I am new to this board, and I hope to find lots of interesting and fun topics on DLP.

See you around on the boards! :earsboy:

richard3330

06-16-2003, 01:02 PM

:wave: Welcome to The DIS ! :wave:

Glad the post helped. Everyone around here is really friendly and helpful so if you ever have any questions you're sure to get some help :)

Wow - 7 nights at Disneylan Paris - Great!! - We are leaving The Disneyland Hotel the day you arrive!, but we're just there for 3 nights.

Richard :)

Jonas_Swe

06-17-2003, 08:42 AM

Richard - It sure helped, although I belive that I have read almost everything printed about DLP... *LOL*

Thanks for the nice welcome, I am really excited to have found a board only about DLP, and in english too! :teeth:

I have one question for you, how do I get the counter in my sig.?
Eventhough I will be heading for DLP in 3 weeks, it would be neat to have one.

And one for my next Dinsey Vacation to WDW in 2005! :earsboy:

Yes, 7 nights is a little longer than the usual Classic Package, I know. But since I don't get to visit that often, I really want to live the magic all the way, when I finally get to go! :)

Where will you be staying on your visit?

/Jºoºnas :earsboy:

richard3330

06-17-2003, 12:38 PM

Hi !

We are staying at The Disneyland Hotel too. So while we're checking out, you'll be checking in!

Get your countdown here - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=381216

Have a great trip.

Richard :)

Jonas_Swe

06-17-2003, 04:03 PM

Ok, this is a test, to see if the signature shows... :D

Jonas_Swe

06-17-2003, 04:22 PM

Ok, there it is.... :rolleyes: <--- Looking at the post above
I made it! :cool:

Thanks a lot Richard! :)

richard3330

06-17-2003, 05:48 PM

You're very welcome. It would be great to have a quick trip report when you get home, if you have the time.

Richard :)

Jonas_Swe

06-17-2003, 05:57 PM

Hi! :earsboy:

I'll be more than happy to post a report from my trip on the DIS boards! :)

And since I'll be staying at DLH, I could also stop by here and post some more pics from the Castle Club! :cool:

richard3330

06-18-2003, 12:48 PM

That would be great! I have only had my digital camera since our last trip (standard room) so haven't got any photos of castle club it would be great if you could post some.

Thanks.

Richard. :)

Jonas_Swe

06-19-2003, 08:03 AM

This will be our first trip with the digital camera! :bounce:

So I guess that we'll bounce around and take pictures of about anything! :teeth:

Castle Club has som nice views from the Lounge, and from the 2:nd CC floor down to the big hall, in front of the resturants on the 1:st floor. :earsboy:

Yepp, I'll be more than happy to post my pictures here! :sunny:

richard3330

07-14-2003, 02:42 PM

Rob@Rar.org.uk has just posted a link on another thread for

www.dlpbusiness.com

There is some great information regarding the Disneyland Hotel, including a detailed PDF Fact Sheet with lots of information, as well as some video clips and virtual tours.

Richard. :)

disneydavey

01-06-2004, 05:48 PM

its a bit dark but heres a pic of the disneyland hotel when i went in october
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid97/p39e07a6a88cfd53755b310b4dbc331d6/fa0ad1b6.jpg

and a couple more

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid97/pd02615d0fce97ad90653ee2abd5a0ea1/fa0ad1b1.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid97/pdd4ebe31dca53cb0d37f149c4a509248/fa0ad1b4.jpg

Frances999

02-06-2004, 05:33 AM

Super Great Post! - Thanks!

We are off to The Disneyland Hotel in May for 5 days, can't wait now!

Can you make a room request like at WDW Hotels?

:wave2:

richard3330

02-06-2004, 07:57 AM

Hi Frances :wave:

What I did was telephoned The Disneyland Hotel directly on +33 1 60456500 about 4 or 5 days before and they made a note of it on our reservation. I've only ever done this once - but I requested a room overlooking the park/turnstiles (even though had only booked a standard room) and we got a room over the turnstiles looking towards Main Street USA and the castle at an angle.

HTH
Richard. :)

Frances999

02-06-2004, 11:37 AM

Thankyou for your help! I'll give them a call nearer the time.

:wave2:

JenKatt

02-20-2004, 08:45 PM

We're headed to the Disneyland Paris Resort in a month, the ressie agent my husband spoke with assured us that the VIP privledges are also with the standard castle club rooms.
Any ones have anything on this?

richard3330

02-21-2004, 06:01 AM

Hi :wave:

Somebody else has reported that they also got the V.I.P priveleges and fastpasses when staying in a standard castle club room, however I have been told otherwise. To be sure I would call The Disneyland Hotel direct on +33 1 60456500 to double check.

Richard. :)

JenKatt

02-21-2004, 08:43 PM

My husband booked through the suite line. They assured him that the VIP fastpass was included with our room. While researching this online, I found another message board in which a few people have verified this.
We'll see....

JenKatt

04-16-2004, 11:27 AM

Per my visit last week, all Castle Club guests get the unlimioted fast passes, not just the suite guests. Regular Disneyland Hotel guets still get the 3 passes. The FP policy is documented all over the place, in the hotel "newspaper" and on your check in documents.
By the way, the VIP fastpass thing is worth the price of the castle club alone

richard3330

04-27-2004, 01:17 PM

That's great to know. Do you know how long that they have been offering this? On our last CC trip this was not offered to standard CC rooms, plus NO free fastpasses were given to people in regular rooms.

Thanks

Richard.

JenKatt

04-27-2004, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by richard3330
That's great to know. Do you know how long that they have been offering this? On our last CC trip this was not offered to standard CC rooms, plus NO free fastpasses were given to people in regular rooms.

Thanks

Richard.

I couldn't tell you, at least a few months from what I gathered, plus hubby was told about this when we booked which was Jan/ Feb time frame.

Miffy2003

07-31-2004, 08:39 AM

Hello there,

Can anyone confirm if standard Castle Club guests do get the free VIP Fastpasses? I can see from this thread that in the past they did not but that JenKatt did. I would be curious as to whether people have actually experienced the VIP Fastpass (when in standard CC, not in a suite) since?

Or whether JenKatt's experience was a superb one-off?

Thanks

Karen

GO2209

09-12-2004, 05:37 PM

I spoke to DLP Suites yesterday (11/9/04) and they confirmed that all Castle Club rooms receive the VIP Fastpass.

quirkygirl

10-29-2004, 10:44 AM

Hi everyone

I have just returned from a fantastic 3 night stay at the Disneyland Hotel in paris. We were given VIP fastpasses with our standard room wether this was an error or because i had to resign something at the desk due to just getting married this summer.(Honeymoon perk)We didn't ask for them and didn't realise what they were till we were reading the bumf in the room....Brilliant. we had a fantastic stay and had a room in the east wing 1018 which had a view on the gate.

Anyone who is going soon you cannot help having a fantastic time in this hotel with superb dining,fantasic character interaction and well behaved and polite children and adults.

Enjoy yourselves and Happy Halloween!:wave:

tracyjane

12-14-2004, 05:00 PM

hi :wave:
im sooooo excited, on :cloud9: only 15 days to go, i cant believe how quick time can rollercoaster by, i suppose not always a good thing :bitelip: but we just cant help it when its time to share a moment of magic like this :wizard: i will give you all my opinion on the dlp hotel next year,lol.see you all soon,maybe if your lucky enough to be there :cheer2: :cheer2: like me i will see you there.........

see you all soon wish me luck

tracy puckerup:

*123JOANNA123*

01-25-2005, 01:53 PM

Does anyone have an email address for the disneyland hotel?

DiDisney

02-22-2005, 10:32 AM

richard3330

04-08-2005, 02:17 PM

Does anyone have an email address for the disneyland hotel?
Unfortunately they cannot be contacted by e-mail as far as I am aware. However, you can phone them on +33 1 604 565 00. The operator usually speaks English.

richard3330

04-08-2005, 02:20 PM

:earsboy: Does Disneyland Paris (Disneyland Hotel) have a central booking function, as does DisneyWorld (WDW-DINE)? Perhaps a better question would be how to make dining reservations from the US for Disneyland Paris restaurants. If booking in advance is not an option, has anyone who visited had trouble getting into the restuarants they wanted, or have any tips to offer?
Compared to WDW, getting dinner reservations at DLP hotels is a breeze. It is usually fine (even during busy times) to simply make your reservations upon arrival. The only exceptions are Christmas/New Year, when one must reserve special dinner packages by calling the usual Disneyland Paris reservation number and applying the package to their reservation. If you're not travelling during this period, just talk to the front desk/concierge or visit the restaurant itself to make a reservation.

MinnieM21

04-14-2005, 12:27 AM

Does a park view cost extra? If so, how much? :)

MinnieYC

04-14-2005, 01:06 AM

Only some Castle Club rooms have park views. They're about 100 euro extra per night compared to CC rooms without park views.

MinnieM21

04-14-2005, 02:02 AM

Thanks for answering my question. :flower:

disneyholic family

06-10-2005, 05:45 AM

these FAQ threads are fantastic!!

all of the hotels look like fun, but since we have to pick one, I guess it will be the Disneyland Hotel. Since it seems to look like the GF it will probably be a good choice for us.

I see that you've stayed in WDW too.

How would you compare the service? As good? As smiley as it is in WDW?

JenKatt

06-10-2005, 05:50 AM

disneyholic family

06-10-2005, 06:22 AM

We'll also stay in the Castle Club (at GF we stay at the RPC).
If it blew GF out of the water it must be unbelievable. I guess i'd better get moving on reservations.

bartty

06-10-2005, 09:58 AM

If going during the summer, castle club is a must!! VIP fastpasses are worth every penny. DD got to go on peter pan 4 times in 20 mins because of those. Normal wait was 65mins!!! And the CMs at the lounge are great and will do anything and everything you ask!

BouBou

10-04-2005, 06:44 PM

if you want to see many photos of the DLH(hotel, bedromm, swimmingpool)
you can go here:

http://www.pbase.com/luchodlrp/disneyland_hotel&page=all

sorry for my bad english, i'm french :wave2:

BouBou

10-04-2005, 06:46 PM

Only some Castle Club rooms have park views. They're about 100 euro extra per night compared to CC rooms without park views.

sorry, i just want to say you , it's not 100euros, but 80 euros now !!
for the view at the park

and on CC you have juste 8 bedroom whive this view

Bexx

10-05-2005, 07:28 AM

Wonderful photos :Pinkbounc Thanks BouBou and welcome to the DIS!! :wave2:

NIK

10-05-2005, 08:39 AM

Stupid question 1009

How do you actually get IN to the DisneyLand Hotel? Last time I went I thought it might be a nice idea to have a drink or a snack there one evening. However I couldn't find the entrance :confused3 :confused3 How daft is that? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

How do you access the main entrance?

chrismoo

10-05-2005, 09:01 AM

If you take the left exit from the park (discovery arcade side) straight out of the left gate, keep left and you will spot a revolving door thats one entrance.

Cyrano

10-05-2005, 09:06 AM

Hi Nik
it's not that strange a question as they don't signpost it well.

If you are heading to the park veer right instead of going underneath to the gates. On the right you will see an entrance (revolving door). Go in here and your are at the lobby.
Restaurant, bar, shop are up the stairs.

Reid

Frances999

10-05-2005, 01:13 PM

if you want to see many photos of the DLH(hotel, bedromm, swimmingpool)
you can go here:

http://www.pbase.com/luchodlrp/disneyland_hotel&page=all

sorry for my bad english, i'm french :wave2:
Hi BouBou :wave:

What type of room is featured in your pictures? The room we stayed in looked very different - with the pink bedspreads and no sofa. Have the rooms been renovated since our stay, or is this just a king room? Thanks for sharing your pictures :flower:

widget

10-06-2005, 10:16 AM

Wonderful clear pictures Bou Bou many thanks for sharing. I see you only had one bed in your room. Is that a normal standard room or CC? Just curious as we have booked CC but for 4 of us and as you seem to have door to a small standing balcony I wondered if it was a CC room. I would love to have a sofa in my room! When we visited before it was in a standard room.

BouBou

10-06-2005, 11:17 AM

thank's

it's a normal room not CC

Lordy

12-09-2005, 04:57 AM

Some pics of DLH this Christmas ...

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/100_0196.jpg

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/tree_in_DLH_lounge.jpg

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/Back_of_DLH.jpg

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/Back_door_DLH.jpg

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/100_0525.jpg

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/Fantasia_Bar_DLH.jpg

diberry

12-09-2005, 05:39 AM

These really are wonderful photos!!! Thank you for sharing them with us!! :banana:

marcus.ka

12-09-2005, 08:19 AM

Thank you soooo much. I'm a huge fan of the hotel too. Sometimes I think I love the hotel even more than the whole resort! :teeth: :flower:

Like Aerosmith sung in there song "Pink":

Pink, it's my new obsession
Pink, it's not even a question,
...
'Cause Pink is the love you discover
Pink, it was love at first sight
Yeah, Pink when I turn out the light
:Pinkbounc

They must have meant our DLH!!!

So keep the pics of this hotel comming!!! :earseek:

Lordy

12-09-2005, 10:50 AM

Pink sky over the pink hotel ...

http://www.disab.co.uk/photopost/data/500/Pink_sky_over_the_pink_hotel.jpg

nicola

12-09-2005, 03:27 PM

Oh what wonderful pics. Oh the memories are flooding back. My favourite is the second one down of the tree and the garlands strung across the different levels of balconies. Stunning and classy!!!

NIK

12-10-2005, 06:35 AM

Great photos. The ones of the swag decorations put me in mind of the decorations you can add in during the Beauty and the Beast game I bought myself a while back. It said on the box age 6 and over but I'm well past voting age and It keeps me amused for hours! LOL

jelly-kat

01-04-2006, 04:51 PM

hi , what time does the pool close ??

thank you
kathryn xxx

Bexx

01-04-2006, 07:00 PM

Hello jelly-kat and welcome to the DIS!! :wave2: The pool at the Newport Bay is open until 10 pm, so I should imagine it's the same at the DLH. Hopefully somebody will be able to confirm this. :)

Lordy

01-04-2006, 09:57 PM

Yep , pool closes at 10:00pm .

jonkatony

01-14-2006, 12:24 PM

:hyper: hi thanks for your help x ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

Cyrano

01-15-2006, 12:11 PM

As we are updating the Hotel FAQ with lots of help from others I thought it would be good to ask those who have been to hotels that we have a FAQ for, if anything needs to be updated.

Post up anything that can be added to the front page and we'll make any changes :)

RJAYL

04-06-2006, 05:23 PM

HI Richard

As we do not have VIP Fastpasses in America, and as i am planning on taking my family of 6 with me in June of 07,and as far as we are concerned convenience is King.

How do these work, and is it worth it for a 2 or 3 or even 4 day stay?

Robert

Cyrano

04-06-2006, 05:27 PM

Hi Robert and welcome to DLP DIS board :wave2:
We are a friendly bunch here so please join in on any other thread or if you have a number of questions then just start a new thread for each :goodvibes

If you have not had a look yet, posting guidlines can be found here (http://www.wdwinfo.com/guidelines.htm) and details regarding help on signatures here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=976007)

You'll get more people looking at your question if you post up a new thread :thumbsup2

lizbro

05-18-2006, 12:17 PM

hi all ,great site here but can i ask has anyone heard about DLH starting to offer standard rooms to sleep 5? i have been enquiring for our trip next year and the dlp reservation line has told me that in the last month the DLH has started to offer a standard room with extra sofa bed so it will sleep 5,anyone lese heard of this?if this is so i will give those slightly larger families the chance to stay in the dlh without frking out for a suite or 2 rroms!
thxs liz

wideeyes

05-18-2006, 12:25 PM

lizbro

05-18-2006, 01:27 PM

sorry can`t contain my excitement!!!yes it is tue and tcsig have managed to quote me for march next year on a family room,
2 adults 3 kids 4 nights dlh £2067 good quote or not what do you think?
thats going eurostar direct..

wideeyes

05-18-2006, 01:46 PM

Great new :) :thumbsup2 I was sure that it was true.
That is a very good price especially from TCS.

wideeyes

05-18-2006, 01:48 PM

I'll put this in a new thread as I am sure that some people will find it useful that DLH sleeps 5.

lizbro

05-18-2006, 02:44 PM

thanks for your advice ,i thought it seemed a good quote although the lady in t/cook shop quoted me 2300 for the same in a newport bay family room yesterday!when i phoned tcsig the guy didn`t know about it and went to speak to his manager,he came back saying it was slightly freaky as she came back from DLP yesterday from a meeting with DLH to discuss these rooms and they literally loaded the rooms onto the system at 4pm today!! talk about getting in there quick ,but i`m going to get this booked in a couple of days ,now....do i tell the kids before or do i wait till we get there and just walk to the pink palace and say..we`re staying here!!!!!!
liz

wideeyes

05-18-2006, 02:52 PM

My daughter knows that she staying at the DLH however I wish I had not told her as she'd be so surprised! she is really looking forward to it though and keeps looking at the pictures.

It would be a great surprise for them.

It depends if you can keep the excitement to your self for that long as its great to share it with them as well.

jillrobinson

05-18-2006, 04:39 PM

so i will give those slightly larger families the chance to stay in the dlh without frking out for a suite or 2 rroms!
thxs liz

It's worth remembering though that, (and I assume the rooms will be priced the same way as those at the Newport Bay Club) - like suites the "family rooms" always seem to be excepted from any Special Offers, extra nights etc.

For instance I priced up the cost of a break on DLRP site in November for 5 people -3 adults and 2 children arriving 7/11 depating 10/11

A family room on the Admiral's floor would cost £1080.98

2 rooms with 2 double beds on the Admiral's floor would cost £886.00
taking advantage of the "Bonfire Spectacular" free night (not available to the family room)

2 rooms with 2 double beds on the Admiral's floor would cost £1063.00
booked as a classic package, no discounts taken.

So as long as adjoining rooms are available, we had them in March and it was wonderful - I think I'd have to plump for 2 rooms, for the extra living space, proper beds - the 5th bed in a family room is a sofa bed and for the extra bathroom always handy. :)

wideeyes

05-18-2006, 04:55 PM

The DLH is often excluded from these offers , or if they are included there are more restrictions for example having to book for 4 nights.

jillrobinson

05-18-2006, 05:03 PM

I realise that the DLH doesn't always qualify for the same discounts as the other hotels, but if booking 2 rooms at the NPB works out cheaper than a family room without the benefit of any discounts then surely the same will apply to the DLH ?
Not knocking the idea of family rooms just think people should be aware these might not be the most cost effective option.

Anyway it's good to see DLRP finally recognising that larger families do exist and offering an alternative. :goodvibes

wideeyes

05-18-2006, 05:17 PM

lizbro

05-18-2006, 06:47 PM

hi all
i was quoted 2153 for 2 rooms at DLH and 2067 for family room so i will need to double check as to whether this is inc any offers or not,the only thing i would be concerned about with the 2 rooms is leaving the kids in one room and us in the other as they are only little -4,6,8 ,i know you can get connecting rooms but hey are not always available and i`d hate to get 2 seperate rooms and have to split them up,can you imagine my 8 yrs olds face when she finds out we`re staying there!!! i`ll probably be able to contain it for all of about 3 mins after getting confirmation-apparently t.cook have to get confirmation of the room first which can take about a week!

jillrobinson

05-18-2006, 06:57 PM

Fingers crossed, at least you know that you're one of the first to request the room I wouldn't have thought you'll have a problem - and your kids will adore it. :)

EasyStar

11-20-2006, 04:20 PM

We're very excited - heading out to DLP for 3 nights from 5th December.

Our youngest still needs his bottles sterilising. Does anyone know if the Disneyland Hotel provide kettles or bottle sterilising facilities for use in the rooms?

Also, has anyone got any experience of upgrading to castle club? We're contemplating asking at the check in desk if there are any deals available. Is this likely to be a good approach?

Thanks
Ian

EasyStar

11-27-2006, 04:03 AM

Hope I've posted my question to the right thread - apologies if not!

ian

wideeyes

11-27-2006, 04:53 AM

Hi, you can request a kettle from reception, I think there is a deposit to pay, not sure how much it is. I think boots do travel sterilising kits which may be a good idea.

With regards to the upgrade, If it is something you would like I would phone before you go, I would think that an upgrade on arrival would be unlikely as it does sell out quickly at christmas/december.

EasyStar

11-27-2006, 03:18 PM

Thanks Wideeyes. Do you have any idea how much the upgrade from a standard room to castle club is likely to be? It would be a fantastic treat but not sure that I could justify more than EUR100 per night extra!

andy6326

12-31-2006, 07:41 AM

There is a business service room just to the right of reception. The receptionists will open it for you, and you pay for its use by swiping a credit card next to the computer. It was costing 5E for 15 mins, with discounts if you paid for longer. There are computing facilities (Internet access, MS Office programmes, email etc.) and printers there.

There is also WiFi service which is accessible in public areas and the Castle Club, it costs 10E for 2 hours, the time doesn't need to be consecutive, you can log on and off up to the total time during your visit. We found the bandwidth in the Fantasia Lounge to be very good - much better than most hotels, no problem using Skype for example.

twinton

01-15-2007, 05:31 PM

Hi we are stopping at the DLH on 11th March for 4days 3 nights. 2 adults & 2 children aged 3 for £606 hope this is a good price?
never mind we would have paid more just to see the kids faces. were not telling them where they are going on holiday until we get there:cool1:

lizbro

01-15-2007, 06:36 PM

thats a great price as we are paying well over double that for 5 days 4 nights in the DLH (although we do have to have 2 rroms)for 2 adults and 3 kids (5,7,9) i take it from the name they are twins?boys or girls? i`ll keep an eye out in the hotel as we are there from the 12th -16th march!!
liz

twinton

01-15-2007, 06:44 PM

HI yes they are boy & girl twins. we are there with myparents for my dad's 60th.
can't wait. my dad didn't know anything about this trip until christmas day & were not telling the twins until we get there as they are both disney mad.

lizbro

01-15-2007, 06:49 PM

I`m sure i`ve heard that if its your birthday you can get a badge from city hall(the info centre)that if you make your dad wear he`ll get all kinds of fuss!
the kids will love it ,mine had eyes like saucers the first time they saw the castle and its such a great age for them!!
keep counting those days down!
liz

disneylandkids

01-19-2007, 06:31 PM

Are there any photos or details about the family rooms at the DLH?

lizbro

01-20-2007, 04:18 PM

disneylandkids

01-20-2007, 04:51 PM

AFAIK the family room at the DLH is basically a normal standard room with 2 double beds and a pull out chair bed ,i did consider this at one point but i think the difference in price between 2 rooms or a family room was only small and with the family room its classed as a suite so therefore we couldn`t take advantage of the free night offer or the kids go free ,when we go in march i will make sure that i actually ask a member of staff at the hotel for info to clarify!
liz

It's odd that it's classified as a suite, but not considered part of the Castle Club, don't you think? The family rooms in the Newport are on the Admirals Floor...it seems odd that they're not treated the same way between hotels!

lizbro

01-20-2007, 05:15 PM

It's odd that it's classified as a suite, but not considered part of the Castle Club, don't you think? The family rooms in the Newport are on the Admirals Floor...it seems odd that they're not treated the same way between hotels!
I know ..when we were considering the family room and they told me it was classed as a suite we were very excited as we thought it meant that we could use the castle club facilities but no apparently not!
It also meant that the T.A could not just book us a room as they had to wait for allocation to be available ,by looking on another thread and seeing the ages of your kids have you considered 2 rooms connecting? It seemed the easiest choice for us as were stuck onstaying at the DLH-it was meant to be a last blow out once in a lifetime trip !!but then we booked for florida in nov but thats another story!
liz

Cyrano

01-20-2007, 06:25 PM

:offtopic: Please stay on topic. This is a FAQ for the Disneyland Hotel :)

disneylandkids

01-20-2007, 07:44 PM

moved discussion to a new thread; sorry, Reid!

wideeyes

01-21-2007, 06:49 AM

Hi, I thought it would be useful to mention that "The Kids go free" is available for suites and castle club rooms.

oceanscape

07-01-2007, 02:48 PM

Does anyone have any photographs or additional info about the new "family" rooms which sleep five guests?

Ware Bears

08-10-2007, 07:02 PM

These Castle Club photos are copied from a post by wideeyes

Our Room
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture003.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture128.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture179.jpg

Champagne & Pluto Toy on arrival.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture024.jpg

The view from our room
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture006.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture004.jpg

The castle club floors
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture087.jpg

Main Street lounge from the Castle Club floors.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture086.jpg

Castle Club lounge
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture123.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture280.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture184.jpg

Breakfast at the Castle Club
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture196.jpg

Afternoon tea at the Castle Club
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture091.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture090.jpg

View from the castle club
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture278.jpg

Donald Duck in Main Street Lounge
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture042.jpg

Characters in main lobby

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/claire1902/Picture135.jpg

Thank you Claire. :goodvibes

Cass

08-10-2007, 07:30 PM

Wonderful photos! thanks so much :goodvibes

candymansteve

01-09-2008, 03:20 PM

bubblefactory

01-09-2008, 03:46 PM

Here's a photo of the pool

http://thumb5.webshots.net/s/thumb3/8/28/45/110482845MDddAT_th.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1110482845049871885MDddAT)

We have had a welcome gift every trip but I have heard of some first time CC guest not getting champagne.

Liesbeth

01-09-2008, 04:38 PM

Hi,
on our first 2 trips to the Castle Club we did not get any gift in our room. The last trip to CC we had champagne and roses, beacuse of our wedding anniversary.
In Hotel New York we once got a Pluto toy, the other times we also got nothing.
I don't know why we did get somethinh in New York and we did not in CC?
Oh and last time in CC we also got a room with Park view; we asked if we could get another room because the first 2 times we got the same room. And the CM on the phone told us that we would get a completely different room. Wow, it was, what a room and what a view!!!!

candymansteve

01-09-2008, 05:41 PM

thanks both for your advise

perhaps we should let the hotel know it is my sons 5th birthday while we are there

steve

disneylandkids

01-10-2008, 01:16 AM

Do tell the hotel it's your son's birthday.

We did this, thanks to advice from this board, when we stayed at the Newport, and there were balloons all over our room when we returned from the park. We had had her birthday celebration at the Plaza Inn (highly recommended!!), so it was a perfect touch. Actually, that was the highlight of our stay at the Newport. She was delighted, and I have this board to thank for the idea.

wintergreen

02-01-2008, 03:24 PM

One more quick question about the pool area. Is there a hot tub? Thanks!

thelittlemermaid83

02-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Where is the entrance to this hotel as i couldnt find it when i was there last week lol.
Im really thinking of after our trip in sept saving up to take my DD there for her 4th birthday.

jillrobinson

02-03-2008, 06:00 PM

As you walk towards the entrance of DLRP it's over to the far right, not the part of the hotel you walk under. Does that make sense ?

thelittlemermaid83

02-03-2008, 06:05 PM

As you walk towards the entrance of DLRP it's over to the far right, not the part of the hotel you walk under. Does that make sense ?

I think :lmao: hmm maybe not :rotfl:

I was just wondering how you could get to entrance to go back in the hotel as im sure you have to go through bag check and if the park is closed how does that work.

jillrobinson

02-03-2008, 06:14 PM

thelittlemermaid83

02-03-2008, 06:24 PM

The entrance is outside the park gates, it's almost opposite the gates that we've had to go through when we've had GMF's, I don't know if that's always the case.
It's well worth going in for a nosey when you visit in September. :thumbsup2

outside the bag check entrance?
I must be dumb because im still confused but will prob have to have looksie when i go in sept, i can ask a CM to direct me then :rotfl:

Cyrano

02-03-2008, 06:40 PM

outside the bag check entrance?
I must be dumb because im still confused but will prob have to have looksie when i go in sept, i can ask a CM to direct me then :rotfl:
No, it is after the security check :)

http://www.mickey-mouse.com/images/dlpdisneylandhotel.gif

At this entrance head to the right and you'll find the entrance to the hotel :)

jillrobinson

02-03-2008, 07:39 PM

http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2006/08/images/16-disneyland-hotel.jpg

On this pic look to the far right, you can't see the entrance in it but it's right over there at the edge of the photo.

marcus.ka

02-04-2008, 02:45 PM

I found a good picture to show you where the entrance to the DLH is.
Try to find the red arrow on the right side of the picture. :lmao:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5528/dlh09cm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

thelittlemermaid83

02-04-2008, 02:47 PM

I found a good picture to show you where the entrance to the DLH is.
Try to find the red arrow on the right side of the picture. :lmao:

OH, i think i know where now. I saw that door but it didnt look like a entrance :rotfl:

thelittlemermaid83

02-04-2008, 02:49 PM

1 last question, do you get a view of the park if you have a standard room, or just if you have CC?

marcus.ka

02-04-2008, 02:55 PM

And here is one of my pictures of that entrance which I took on our visit in June 2006 right after the refurbishment.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1961/1010353sc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

thelittlemermaid83

02-04-2008, 02:56 PM

And here is one of mine pictures of that entrance which I took on our visit in June 2006 right after the refurbishment.

Thankyou so much for the pics.
The hotel is just truly beautiful :)

marcus.ka

02-04-2008, 03:36 PM

1 last question, do you get a view of the park if you have a standard room, or just if you have CC?

No unfortunetally not. The most standard rooms don't have a real park view. Most of them are on the garden side/train station side. And not every Castle Club room and suite has a park view. Some of them also face the garden.

thelittlemermaid83

02-04-2008, 03:41 PM

No unfortunetally not. The most standard rooms don't have a real park view. Most of them are on the garden side/train station side. And not every Castle Club room and suite has a park view. Some of them also face the garden.

So i guess its luck of the draw esp if you get a CC room. I think i will have to check the price diff between the 2 rooms when i come to book this for next year.

marcus.ka

02-04-2008, 04:17 PM

I am not sure but I assume you can book a CC room with park view. But the park view costs of course extra. Can anyone confirm this?

thelittlemermaid83

02-04-2008, 05:59 PM

How much extra a night are CC rooms?

wideeyes

02-07-2008, 11:03 AM

I am not sure but I assume you can book a CC room with park view. But the park view costs of course extra. Can anyone confirm this?

The park view costs extra on top of a CC room.

wideeyes

02-07-2008, 11:07 AM

fantastic thread thanks
can i ask there was a photo of champagne and a toy in the room is this complementary and is it in all the castle club rooms ?
also can anyone please tell me what the pool is like in the disneyland hotel

thanks in advance
steve

It was complimentary, not if all rooms got champagne or not, I did not expect anything from what I read before we went so it was a nice surprise.

Lady&TheTramp

04-02-2008, 05:12 PM

Hi we stayed at Castle Club last week and I took this snap of the floor plan on the back of the door, so you can see how many park view / garden view rooms there are.
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/826/img0612qv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

We booked a normal castle club room and were very pleased to be allocated a garden view on arrival :woohoo: :

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1547/img0608es6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/9374/img0688lq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The things we loved best about CC were the quiet breakfasts (no queues), the lift straight down to the park entrance, and the yummy tea, cakes and brownies from 4-5.30. Characters come up to the CC floor but you can also see over the railings down into the atrium to see which characters are near Inventions, and bob down in the lift quickly if it's a fave! :earsboy:

The CC VIP fastpass works from 11am to 2 hrs before the park closes, and means you don't need to use fastpass machines or wait for time slots to open, you just walk up to the fastpass entrance whenever you want to ride. :banana:

BriarRose59

04-05-2008, 08:09 PM

How far in advance will they take bookings for the CC? I want to stay there in June 2009 and don't know when to book.

Thanks!

Cass

04-05-2008, 08:12 PM

I booked for December in August, as soon as they came available to book. I guess it would depend on whether you are going a a busy time or not to know if you should book months ahead or wait. You only need to pay a deposit and the rest is charged a month before you go.

.

BriarRose59

04-05-2008, 08:48 PM

Thanks, Cass!

MDonley

04-12-2008, 10:49 AM

We just got back from DLP, staying at the DL Hotel. We stayed on DVC points. It was fantastic. The front desk folks were great and the concierge guys were even better. Our only complaints were that there is no free internet in France (heard this several times) and they don't, or have, a QWERTY keyboard available. The feeling of being 1st in the park is the experience of a lifetime. Even with the rates of Euro to $dollar, I'd still go back in a heartbeat!

Cass

04-12-2008, 02:53 PM

HI MDonley, that's great! glad you enjoyed DLP and the Disneyland Hotel. :)

Danauk

05-04-2008, 07:16 AM

bubblefactory

05-04-2008, 07:29 AM

I have read this thread but just have a few quick questions about the castle club.
1) I know that afternoon tea is served, but are any other food items available at other times i.e. cookies, fruit etc if you popped back in for a mid morning coffee?
2) How late does the lounge stay open and are soft drinks still available in the evenings?

The only times food are served in the lounge are breakfast and afternoon tea. Soft drinks are available in the evening - the lounge closes 11pm or later. :)

Mrs Mouse

05-04-2008, 11:21 AM

Do any of the suites sleep six? 2 adults, a 17yr old, 15 yr old, 11 yr old and a 6 yr old?!!?
Thanks!
Hi Cynthia :wave: ,

Go for Castle Club if the supplement isn't too high - It is an unforgettable experience easily rivalling even the best concierge services in Florida.

1. Castle Club Rooms are located on a dedicated floor (3rd) of the hotel with private elevators. A lot if the Castle Club Rooms have brilliant views over the park which are available for a supplement. However, if there is a park-view room available upon your arrival they may be inclined to upgrade you for a small charge or possibly for free if it is vacant for the entirety of your stay.

2. The Castle Club lounge is open daily from quite early until quite late, but not 24 hour.

3. There isn't as much food as some of the WDW concierge lounges, however there are gourmet snacks and a delicious afternoon tea is served. There is also great snacks for children.

4. We have never done this, however the Castle Club staff are EXTREMELY helpful and I can't honestly see this being a problem at all. I'm sure you would be allowed to fill your own bottles with mineral water or soda if you asked.

HTH, If you have any other questions please ask.

Richard. :)

Ware Bears

05-04-2008, 04:22 PM

I don't think so. I know there are family rooms but I think they only sleep 5.

Hopefully somebody more knowledgeable will be along soon. :)

bubblefactory

05-05-2008, 03:36 AM

I don't think any of the suites sleep six, we had a Tinkerbell suite and that was only 4 people (king bed + sofa bed in lounge). Walts apts. are similar to Tinkerbells I believe. Once you get past these options even if the larger suites sleep more it would still be cheaper to get two rooms. :)

Danauk

05-10-2008, 03:06 PM

Another question, sorry!!
How does the VIP fastpass for castle club work? Do you get a booklet of fastpasses to use each day, like one per attraction or is it like a card you show and you can then just access the fastpass lane on any ride more than once a day?

bubblefactory

05-10-2008, 03:20 PM

is it like a card you show and you can then just access the fastpass lane on any ride more than once a day?

Like you said above :)

thelittlemermaid83

05-11-2008, 04:49 PM

Can you pay extra to have breakfast delievered to your room?

marcus.ka

05-12-2008, 03:59 AM

Yes you can. Just like in the NPBC and the HNY. :thumbsup2

thelittlemermaid83

05-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Yes you can. Just like in the NPBC and the HNY. :thumbsup2

Sounds good.
Do you pay for this at check in? I like the thought of breakfast in bed :goodvibes

marcus.ka

05-12-2008, 04:16 PM

No you pay when you check out.
We had breakfast in our room when we stayed 2 years ago at the NPBC (Admirals Floor)
The extra charge was 12€ per room. And it was worth it.

You can find a picture of the breakfast here in my album

http://pp.mousekingdom.com/thumbnails.php?album=385

I assume that the breakfast at the DLH would be much better. And they ask you before what you like for breakfast. (cornflakes and/or rolls and/or cheese and/or milk and/or juice etc....)

But I am not sure if I would want to have breakfast in my room at the DLH because in no other hotel you can have breakfast with a view into the park. :thumbsup2

thelittlemermaid83

06-07-2008, 09:34 AM

Any idea what this place looks like at Christmas?

bubblefactory

06-07-2008, 10:06 AM

Any idea what this place looks like at Christmas?

Fantastic !

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1110481283049871885hQDJuW

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1110484010049871885ikkNbr

thelittlemermaid83

06-07-2008, 10:42 AM

Fantastic !

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1110481283049871885hQDJuW

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1110484010049871885ikkNbr

Thankyou :goodvibes
It looks beautiful!

marcus.ka

06-08-2008, 04:06 AM

This is the view from the room which we had from 1stJune-4June.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5104/1004777ez0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It was in the east wing, in the third floor. (This part of the east wing only has 3 floors. Some parts of the east wing even have a fourth floor)

thelittlemermaid83

06-08-2008, 05:25 AM

Do all the rooms have little balconies, or is it only the CC rooms?

liberty

06-09-2008, 04:57 PM

Yeh i'm quite interested to no this to:)

wideeyes

06-10-2008, 01:35 PM

I think only the CC rooms have balcanys however they are only standing room. Not very big.

mollies_mum

06-17-2008, 05:22 AM

Hi,
Can someone please confirm if the characters still walk around to the tables while you are eating your breakfast? What is the character interaction like in this hotel compared to the others?
I've heard conflicting things about this!
Thanks x

wideeyes

06-17-2008, 06:29 AM

They are outside the restaurant, this is clearly mentioned on all my invoices, "breakfast with characters welcome at entrance of the restaurants".
only once did I see a character in the restaurant during breakfast (tigger) and he got told of by his minder. They may go in if it is quiet however they are not meant to.

mollies_mum

06-17-2008, 07:38 AM

Thanks wideeyes :thumbsup2
Can you comment on the set up of getting your pic taken with the characters? I hate the scrums in the park and was hoping that in the DLH it would be different and more organised and fair.
Also what characters did you see there?
Thanks again x

marcus.ka

06-17-2008, 07:54 AM

We just stayed 4 days at the DLH and the characters did not come to our table.
But if you are outsight the restaurants prior to 8am you have a great chance to get your picture taken with the characters without waiting time. :thumbsup2

wideeyes

06-17-2008, 08:01 AM

They have one character for an official photo in front of the fireplace which you queue up for and then a few characters hanging around freely.

We have seen Minnie, mickey, Pluto, goofy, robin hood, tigger, stitch, Donald, Daisey, chip and dale(tic and tac), The white rabbit, geppetto(sp), Pinocchio and Eeyore.

Also the characters also appear in the main lobby at 3pm where they dance and do autographs.

Emergency Kitten

07-07-2008, 12:01 PM

I think only the CC rooms have balcanys however they are only standing room. Not very big.

We have always had a balcony room. I recall numbers 1160, 1258, 1260, and something in the west wing 3330 or something.

These tend to be rooms for 2 people only - only one bed (enormous), round table and 2 chairs, big sofa.

ElenaP

07-08-2008, 02:29 PM

These tend to be rooms for 2 people only - only one bed (enormous), round table and 2 chairs, big sofa.

Do you happen to know if the sofa is a sofa bed (as in the New York Hotel)?

Thanks!

Emergency Kitten

07-08-2008, 06:05 PM

I *think* it was just a sofa, but we've only ever been as a pair so never really had much need to find out!

I imagine the phone booking people would be able to tell you for sure.

EK

ElenaP

07-09-2008, 06:08 AM

I *think* it was just a sofa, but we've only ever been as a pair so never really had much need to find out!

I imagine the phone booking people would be able to tell you for sure.

EK

Thanks, EK :)

Mickey the Mouse

07-18-2008, 09:13 AM

DLPdaft

07-18-2008, 09:18 AM

Hi MtM,

I can only answer the last couple of questions for you-

Every guest of every Disney onsite hotel, from the Santa Fe right up to the Disneyland Hotel, has access to Extra Magic Hours. So do guests of the Hotel L'Elysee Val d'Europe, and all Dream annual pass holders.

The next nearest hotel to the parks, after the Disneyland Hotel, is the Hotel New York (just at the other end of the Disney Village from the Parks).

Elaine

torsie24

07-18-2008, 09:29 AM

I am going to DLRP next month and are starting to get very excited. I have already booked room with another hotel, but the location of Disneyland Hotel, VIP Passes Extra magic hours are looking very tempting.

So I have a few questions:

We are 2 adults and 2 kids.

1. Can someone describe the family room? Does it have a separate bedroom?
2. Someone mentioned that family rooms are classed as suites, do we get VIP Passess if we book a family rooms?
3. How much does the Castle Club rooms cost extra per night?
4. Do we have to book by phone if we want Castle Club room?
5. Are there any family rooms at the castle club?
6. Does every guest get the Extra Magic Hours option, even if not staying in a suite?

7. Which is the nearest hotel besides Disneyland Hotel to the Disneyland Par?

I tried to upgrade to CC about 2 1/2 months before my recent trip and all the rooms were gone! They get booked up REALLY fast! I also tried to get a suite at and of the on site hotel and they had all gone too!

You do have to phone for CC, normal reservtions number for normal CC rooms and you have to call the suites line if you want park view!

For a trip in december I was quoted £739 for a DLH normal room and £1600 for CC, (3 night stay) from what I've heard tis about £80/night extra for park view)

Family rooms don't get VIP FP, and aren't classed as suites.

Hope that helped! :)

kevankiki

07-28-2008, 06:34 AM

No, it is after the security check :)

I am surprised that we do not see more people passing through the security check with suitcases in that case.

When we go in October we will have a lot more luggage than normal, as we are staying at MTE for 5 nights prior to our one night at the DLH

Do you think we might be able to persuade someone to move our luggage from MTE to DLH? Is it worth asking, particularly keeping in mind that I have some mobility problems, and lugging luggage about isn't ideal for me?

I suppose the alternative might be to make more than one trip on the shuttle bus :eek:

Ware Bears

07-28-2008, 06:46 AM

kevankiki

07-28-2008, 07:12 AM

I have read on here about luggage being moved for guests between hotels but that's when it's been all Disney hotels, don't know whether it would apply to off-site ones. :confused3

Annette, there are minibuses to shuttle disabled guests to/from the parks and I've seen them collect guests from the Explorers. You request them either at your hotel or at City Hall/Studio Services. I can't remember whether you use an easy access card or not. If you don't usually use one, it might be worth getting a letter from your doctor and seeing if they can help move you and your luggage in one of these minibuses. :)

Yes, I do have a letter from my Doctor, and I do obtain an easy access card on visits as I am not able to stand for long periods in queues.

Sounds like maybe I'm not using to my full advantage though, as we've always just got on the shuttle bus, with the rest of the crowds! :laughing:

DLPdaft

07-28-2008, 07:20 AM

Oooh Annette,

If you get your own transport from your hotel to the DLH, you'll go to the main entrance, and get a concierge with one of those gold luggage-carriers on wheels - how cool would that be????

Elaine

kevankiki

07-28-2008, 08:49 AM

...I would feel like a real Disney Princess I think princess:

torsie24

08-07-2008, 01:15 PM

On your departure day - what time can you go into the CC lounge until?

It's not just 11 is it?

torsie24

08-07-2008, 05:32 PM

No-one? Where's Marcus when you need him?

Cyrano

08-07-2008, 06:15 PM

No-one? Where's Marcus when you need him?

... and Claire (wideeyes) who is another CC lover :goodvibes

Liesbeth

08-07-2008, 06:22 PM

On your departure day - what time can you go into the CC lounge until?

It's not just 11 is it?

We have been in CC 3 times and all the times we used the lounge until we went home (17.00/18.00). The staff told us this was OK.
We love CC. Enjoy!!

torsie24

08-07-2008, 06:30 PM

We have been in CC 3 times and all the times we used the lounge until we went home (17.00/18.00). The staff told us this was OK.
We love CC. Enjoy!!

Yaaaay! Thank you!

Would you sacrifice a free night in a normal DLH room for CC? I'm going in January when VIP fastpass wil do us no favours really.....

marcus.ka

08-08-2008, 03:24 AM

No-one? Where's Marcus when you need him?

:rotfl:

I am sorry but I am only a DLH standard room addict. We could not afford CC yet. :lmao:
But I have red in many answers here on the forum that quests of the CC can use the lounge until the end of their departure day. So I can confirm what Liesbeth said.

marcus.ka

08-08-2008, 03:29 AM

No-one? Where's Marcus when you need him?

By the way: Thank you for the compliment. I hope the Tag-Fairy will visit our DLRP section here soon and sees this. :rolleyes1

wideeyes

08-08-2008, 07:21 AM

Yaaaay! Thank you!

Would you sacrifice a free night in a normal DLH room for CC? I'm going in January when VIP fastpass wil do us no favours really.....

I am having this dilemma myself as it is more than double the cost of staying standard however I know when I get there I will miss the lounge. Especially as it will be so cold. It is nice having somewhere to quickly retreat to for a hot drink and the main hotel gets so hectic in the evening it is nice having somewhere quiet to sit especially as the parks close early. It is just the cost that is holding me back as we will only be there for 3 nights and I always said I would only do CC for long stays.

torsie24

08-08-2008, 08:21 AM

I am having this dilemma myself as it is more than double the cost of staying standard however I know when I get there I will miss the lounge. Especially as it will be so cold. It is nice having somewhere to quickly retreat to for a hot drink and the main hotel gets so hectic in the evening it is nice having somewhere quiet to sit especially as the parks close early. It is just the cost that is holding me back as we will only be there for 3 nights and I always said I would only do CC for long stays.

I think I'm going to do the 3 nights in a standard room....as I am promised extra special magic maybe I'll get CC if it isn't full anyway. The lady has given me her contact details to let her know all my information. SO maybe I'll subtley mention CC? Or the Sleeping Beauty Suite! Hahaha. But thne I'd like to know what bonus I'd get if I booked CC.....just its gonna be £700 odd for 2 nights CC as opposed to 3 nights standard for £530. I could buy an awful lot of afternoon tea for £200! Also i figure if I ask at check in if theres any chance of an upgrade maybe they wont catch on I only paid for 2 nights and just charge me the extra per night for CC?

thelittlemermaid83

08-18-2008, 09:07 AM

Does anyone have a telephone number or fax number for then hotel as i want to fax a room request.

mollies_mum

08-18-2008, 09:24 AM

thelittlemermaid83

08-18-2008, 09:31 AM

Hi Little Mermaid,
Is this possible? I'd really like to make a room request but really have no idea how or what room to request! :confused3
I'd really like a room with a park view...*sigh* wouldn't we all haha :cool1:
If you could PM me with details that would be great,
Did you definitely upgrade to the DLH today? I know you was toying with the idea,
Ruby x

I think park views are only for Castle Club rooms and Suites, i just want a upper floor garden view, nothing fancy and something special put in the room for DD.

If i can find the number or fax number i'll let you know. And yes i upgraded to the DLH today. Just gotta get the money to pay for it now :lmao:

mollies_mum

08-18-2008, 09:59 AM

thelittlemermaid83

08-18-2008, 10:14 AM

Whoo good for you :cheer2: Both our DD's will be so happy!
What was you thinking about having put in the room for your DD?
I think it is a lot of money but I'm only planning to do it once while my DD is little, well she's 8 and I want to do it with her before she turns into a stroppy teenager :lmao:
Ruby xxx

This is my Christmas present to my self :rotfl:

Im not sure what im gonna ask for in the room i want to see if they have any suggestions.

davewasbaloo

10-12-2008, 07:23 AM

Hi folks,

We just got back from a surprise trip to DLP last weekend. As we were only going to have 30 hours in the resort, I really wanted to maximise on the potential. The DLH had a 30% discount for Dream AP holders, so we went for it. The price was still a little on the crazy side (£336 or $672) for one night for our family of 4 (2 adults, a 5 year old and a 3 year old), it would have been even more if we booked a package. But I can say that at least the DLH offers the service all of Disney used to.

When we got to the train station (we used the Eurostar), we opted to take our own luggage. They asked us to open it going through security, which was ok (not ideal). If we paid 15 euro, we could have had the luggage delivered to the hotel, but I was not too bothered given it was one small suitcase.

We then got to the hotel and dropped our bags off. Very efficient service. Straight into the park we went.

At 4:00 I checked in (most of the staff were tri, quad and quintlingual). Very fast, friendly and efficient. While I checked in there was a character parade down the stairs and character interaction to entertain the kids, it was a great start as my kids played ring around the rosy with Mickey, Goofy, a penguin from Mary Poppins, Tigger, and Eeyore. One little niggle, they used to have DLP labelled candy everywhere, but now it is more generic (the Hotel New York got rid of the candy all together in August - so this was still better). Also, we had 1 fastpass each for every day we were there (but what I did not realise is they can only be used between 2 and 6pm which is a shame, I thought they were good for the whole day).

The hotel was well decorated, and not worn anywhere (unlike the other DLP hotels). We went to the room and it was still very lovely and Disney orientated. And the toiletries were of a good quality and Disneyland Hotel Paris branded, including Tinker Bell carved in the soap. Also provided are robes and slippers.

For photos - check here:

The Baloos weekend for the opening of Halloween

The luggage was already in the room when we arrived, now that is the Disney service I used to know and love. The kids loved that the TV could be heard in the bathroom (this used to happen in the Hotel New York too, but it did not in our August trip).

That evening when we returned, there was turn down service with chocolates, and the bins had been emptied! Result.

We went to bed, and the next morning had a phone call from Goofy to wake us (if you stay in a suite or Castle Club, Tigger was knocking on people's doors to awaken them).

We went to breakfast (starts at 7:30 but with Extra Magic Hours, I would have hoped they would start earlier - we could have had room service at 7, but I thought we could miss out on good fun if we did that).

We were at Inventions for 7:28 and went into breakfast. We had a window seat overlooking Main Street and the sun had not yet risen! Coffee and tea was brought to our table (they used to bring juice too, but we had to get that ourselves). The buffet was good with the usual continental offerings, eggs, bacon, veal sausage, mushrooms, potatoes (so the same as Hotel New York), but over and above that, the DLH offered Pancakes, Donuts, and a better selection of fruit. It was very good. A few years ago it was a character breakfast, but instead the characters are in the foyer now. I have mixed emotions about this. It means the kids eat better now, and people tend to be better behaved at the DLH, so it is easier to play with them outside of the restaurant. So I think opinions will vary.

As we came out, we played with Pluto, Eeyore and Baloo and saw Tigger on the balcony. Great experience.

We went to the room and packed up. When we called bell services, they said to simply leave our luggage in the room. Which we did.

We dropped our key cards off and went into the park for Extra Magic Hours without having to negotiate security checks!!!! Yay!

Then when it was time to leave for the train, we went in, gave our name and room number, and had our luggage very quickly. Great service by well turned out cast members (the maids even wear Victorian Maid hats). If we had opted for Magical Express, we could have picked up the luggage at the train terminal instead, but again with such a short walk, it was not big deal.

So the DLH does offer a good Disney experience (I still prefer the Grand Californian at Disneyland in California), but it offered much better experience than the Animal Kingdom Lodge in WDW.

So between the location, service, characters, the live pianist in the bar, the great restaurants, valet parking, and facilities (though it has one of the weaker pools).

But the prices are crazy, and considering if they are not fully booked, I can get a 2 bedroom villa with a better pool at Marriott Village Ile De France on the golf course for 1/3rd the price of the DLH or a mini suite at the Ritz for the same price, it is not a cheap option. But for a short break, a special occassion, or if you have the money, the DLH is a great Disney hotel. The sad thing is the Hotel New York and even the Sequoia Lodge used to offer a similar level of service, but no longer.

But I do recommend the DLH for something special.

Cyrano

10-12-2008, 07:38 AM

Great addition to the DLH thread Dave. I'm sure many will have lots of questions and comments. Would be apprecaited if posters put these in a different thread. Thank you :thumbsup2

davewasbaloo

10-12-2008, 05:43 PM

Here are some photos to help trip planners:

Wallpaper in the main foyer

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4928.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4930.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4931.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4932.jpg

davewasbaloo

10-12-2008, 05:45 PM

The headboard

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5004-1.jpg

Duvet

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5005-1.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5006-1.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5007-1.jpg

In room wallpaper

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5008-1.jpg

Bathroom decor

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5013-1.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5017-1.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5018-1.jpg

Bath tiles

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5021-1.jpg

davewasbaloo

10-12-2008, 05:47 PM

The bed

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5003-1.jpg

The TV/Mini Bar cupboard

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5002-1.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5029.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5030.jpg

Soap anyone?

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5025.jpg

View from our room

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5031.jpg

davewasbaloo

10-12-2008, 05:52 PM

Our room in the morning

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5129.jpg

The foyer at 7:20 am

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5134.jpg

Waiting for breakfast

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5135.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5136.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5137.jpg

The views at breakfast

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5138.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5139.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5146.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5147.jpg

After breakfast, meeting some characters:

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5148.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5153.jpg

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http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5160.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5161.jpg

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http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5167.jpg

davewasbaloo

10-12-2008, 05:56 PM

Off to bed at the DLH

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5127.jpg

Turn down service

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5128-1.jpg

Entertainment at check in

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4979.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4980.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4981.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4985.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4986.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4988.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4990.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF5001-1.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo327/davewasbaloo/DLP%20Halloween%202008/DSCF4999-1.jpg

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PJackson

10-12-2008, 05:57 PM

Hi

We stayed in the DLH for our first ever Disney trip on 28th September - 2nd October 2008.

So many people are asking about the DLH at the moment and for up to date pics so here are a few - I'm not a great photographer but hopefully they give you a feel.

Overall, the hotel is just beautiful and everything is so well kept and thought out. The breakfast is fantastic, the rooms are beautiful - Disney but in a subtle way so it's over little one's heads tbh but still gorgeous. The character interaction at breakfast is amazing - it used to be breakfast with the characters from what I can gather - now they just hang around outside and interact before you go in. To me this is good as the restaurant isn't huge (Inventions) and I think it would be crowded with characters in there, also it means the little ones are more likely to eat breakfast!

The Fantasia Bar is hideously expensive but nice for a relax at the end of the day (esp if the park closes early). They have lovely cocktails and also do snacks but these are v limited and v expensive. This was the only real negative of DLH - unless you want a full on (expensive) meal at the California Grill or Inventions in the evening, when the parks close early, there is nowhere to get a snack in the hotel other than the bar. I paid E13.50 for a v plain cheese & ham pannini with a few crisps on the side - it was OK but not huge and not overly great. You do get nice nibbles with the drinks - tortilla chips, olives and a dip normally.

We didn't try the pool (looked v busy in the eves and Disney wasn't actually that busy so I'd hate to see it at peak!). Didn't try the spa either as just didn't have the time although I did look into it - it's open 2pm - 9pm each day and a massage started from around E100 from what I recall - an 'average' full body one was around E120!

Overall, I loved the little touches like the Peter Pan handle on the doors, the robes & slippers (nice at the end of a long day etc). The turndown and chocolate coins with Mickey/Donald and crew on them. The beautiful, subtle furniture and my fave (silly I know) the fabulous wallpaper in the foyer - it looks just like normal patterned paper - BUT, look up close!

Nothing seemed a chore for the staff, they were friendly and attentive which is great when you are paying so much for your stay.

We did ask for connecting rooms (by email) and were told they weren't guaranteed but we got them which was great as it meant our children could sleep and we had somewhere to hang out when we weren't on 'our turn' at the bar (we took turns with my Mum & Stepdad to go and have a drink and relax).

I'd definately stay here again as the convenience of being on the doorstep with small children is fantastic. Also the view every morning at breakfast really builds up the excitement which is lovely.

So here are my photos:

Our room:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/576-1.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/180.jpg

Detail of headboard (Castle):
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/610.jpg

Close up of bedspread (Flora/Fauna/Merryweather)/Fantasia:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/174.jpg

TV cabinet - Peter Pan:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/177.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/179.jpg

Close up of door handle (Peter Pan):
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/612.jpg

Outside of our room (gardens):
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http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/184-1.jpg

The bar area:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/438.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/437.jpg

The foyer:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/194.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/616.jpg

The foyer wallpaper:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/625.jpg

Some ornaments in the foyer/lift entrance:
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http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/622.jpg

The artwork (all victorian type paintings of the park - lovely!):
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/623.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/604.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/615.jpg

Breakfast & the view from Inventions:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/206.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/205.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/204.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/patsyjackson/DLH/203.jpg

Hope these are OK - not the best pics but give you all an idea...

PJackson

10-12-2008, 05:58 PM

Sorry, some duplicates of Dave's but posted at the same time! :lmao:

Cyrano

10-12-2008, 06:08 PM

Sorry, some duplicates of Dave's but posted at the same time! :lmao:

Not a problem. Anything that helps with posters appreciation of the hotel and assists with their trip planning is more than welcome :thumbsup2

tetley02

10-13-2008, 05:51 AM

My dd developed a phobia of the high water levels in the public loos, and on the wednesday she was desperate, I asked at city hall, they told me to pop over to the disneyland hotel.

I was mighty impressed with their public loos, although there were only 2, I would imagine there would be a huge queue if they were elsewhere.

I was also impressed that the woman cleaning them wore a uniform that matched the colour of the tiles. I took pics inside the toilet as well!

britchic4

10-13-2008, 06:04 AM

Fantastic you two, now I don't need to upload any of my hotel photos which would be duplicates. I agree completely, it was expensive but for us, this time, it was worth it to stay here.
Check-in was hassle-free, suitcase was in our room and collected from our room. Beds were lovely with extra pillows and the room was a lovely big size (for a European room). All staff were excellent that we came into contact with. I must admit we didn't turn on the TV, try room service or use the pool, but we were more than happy with the facilities we used. We stayed in the West Wing on the second floor and it was very quiet.
We had a cocktail in the Fantasia Cafe every night (although it was a breathtaking 12.50 euros), and actually changed our restaurant reservations so that we didn't leave the DLH at all in the evenings.
No problems with being seated for breakfast, and the busy atmosphere in Inventions was more suited to breakfast than an evening meal for 2. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, although DH was disappointed that the pancakes weren't hot. The bacon was gorgeous! We weren't there for the characters but there was a different one outside when we came in and when we left, and practically no queue for photos.
Room service prices were outrageous, and I must say I thought some of the shop prices were really outrageous this time. The shop on the second floor of the DLH though has the most wonderful dresses and when we come back at Christmas armed with the children's christmas pressie money from the in-laws I think we might pay the DLH shop a little visit!
If we can afford it, we'll definitely stay there again - in fact I'm going to price it up for May but I suspect it will be undoable!

hildasmuriel

10-31-2008, 06:12 AM

We got back last night from our 3 night stay at the DLH. Hard to sum up in a few words.....but FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC is the first one that springs to mind.
We were in a standard room on the first floor and it seemed massive - Dtr was convinced we'd been upgraded. :laughing: There are lovey little touches all around that we haven't had in other hotels - the toiletries are plentiful - cotton buds, cotton wool pads, bath crystals, bath gel, shampoo, hair conditioner, soap, body lotion and shower cap - and were replaced each day. They also smelt nice and not cheapy smelling.:love:
Yes, there really is a phone next to the loo. :rotfl2:
Dtr loved that even the shower curtain was pretty. The towels were all folded back ready for use, as were the flannels which were changed daily.

The hotel tv channels have more options for park information than we have seen in the others, and a choice of which language 'The Top Ten Things' is presented in.

There is, of course, a huge choice of room service meals available all night long, although we didn't order any.

Your luggage is taken to your room and you can phone to have it collected as well.

Your bed is turned down each night, with (dark) choccy coins left for you.

The pool is superb and if you get it to yourself (as we did one afternoon) it is like a glimpse of what the millionaire life must be like - your very own swimming pool and jacuzzi. The towels are free and are fluffy but not the sort of fluffy-but-useless-at-drying you sometimes get.

Even the lifts and the waiting areas for them are sumptious. Everything feels opulent.
The breakfast were lovely and, if you have a later breakfast (say after EMH) it fills you up for most of the day, so you can skip lunch and have an early dinner. They have the usual cooked breakfast stuff as well as pancakes and maple syrup, all the usual breads and meats you get in the other hotels, real juice (not the dyed orange stuff) hot coffee...and for some reason banana bread and doughnuts. :confused3
The surprising thing was the queue for breakfast at 7.30. It was longer than I have ever queued at Sequoia Lodge or even Santa Fe.:sad2: We didn't bother with an early breakfast after the first day because there was quite a scrum to get food and you had to wait in line....and that is one of the reasons people choose this hotel - to get away from this.
Also there were quite a few queues to see the characters at times and they were not organised, apart from the main 'offcial' photo character. So if you dislike character scrums in the Park, don't expect toavoid this at the DLH.
The most convenient thing is the proximity to the Park - the ability to go back and change, relax, swim, whatever, without taking too much time out of your Disney day. It cannot be beaten for that.
The rooms can be exposed to quite a bit of noise as people leave or arrive at the Park, and Fantasia Gardens is cleaned at 5 o'clock in the morning with a machine(!) but it would only bother a light sleeper (I was up to use the loo - it didn't wake me.;) ).

Conclusion: if you are used to staying in 5 star hotels on holiday then this would probably not thrill you too much. If, like me, you are unused to luxury and get tickled pink by all the special touches then, you must do this at least once - you have to save, borrow, budget, whatever it takes, and experience just once the extra magic that is the DLH.

I will check my photos later and if I have anything that hasn't been added before I will put them on.

Danauk

10-31-2008, 06:52 AM

We too just got back from here yesterday. I won't add much info, just some photos. We booked 2 standard rooms and I requested connecting rooms with a Fantasia Gardens view. We were not disappointed. We were given 2 connecting rooms on the 3rd floor at the end of one of the wings (in the round bit on the top floor on this photo I took from Panoramagique)

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/karenm30/DLRP%20October/DisneylandParisday2174.jpg
My parents room had one king bed, our room had 2 queen sized beds and a small balcony.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/karenm30/DLRP%20October/DisneylandParisDay1086.jpg

From the balcony you could see ToT light up at night and the Disney Village sign through the trees. We did not find the noise bothersome, infact I often kept the balcony door open to hear the music coming from the village!

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/karenm30/DLRP%20October/DisneylandParisDay1080.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/karenm30/DLRP%20October/DisneylandParisDay1082.jpg

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I have stayed in a few 5 star hotels and I thought the Disneyland Hotel was actually just as good as any others I have stayed in. The room was very well appointed (no wear and tear), the service we recieved was good (when we checked in the porter arranged for our laptops to be put in the managers safe in stead of in the regular bagage storage area - he suggested this, we did not ask) and the luggage was delivered to and collected from the room without is having to be there.

I loved our stay in the Disneyland hotel and actually thought it was worth paying the extra. I can't see me staying in any of the other hotels from now on.

hildasmuriel

10-31-2008, 03:58 PM

Some photos.....

The ladies loo near Reception

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0128.jpg

The entrance to the pool area

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The lift area

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0280.jpg

and again....

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and so onto our room........

our entrance hallway...

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0170.jpg

with the sweet little table

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0402.jpg

our bed

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0166.jpg

and the view from the bed!

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0167.jpg

Our bathroom

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0171.jpg

our loo...with phone!

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0403.jpg

Our toiletries (replenished daily)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0172.jpg

and our bed, turned down for the night

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0223.jpg

I have some food photos - I will put them up shortly.

hildasmuriel

10-31-2008, 04:04 PM

These are photos of the breakfast.

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Some things aren't shown - for some reason there was banana bread out each day (lovely!), there were several choices of juice, lots of spreads as well as ketchup and maple syrup. There was plenty of fresh fruit as well - both as a fruit salad and also as whole pieces - grapefruit, kiwi fruit, 2 sorts of melon, apples, bananas etc.

On Wednesday morning the California Grill and Inventions were both full so we were shown to the room where people staying in suites have their breakfast, which was even more swish.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/hildasmuriel/October%202008/100_0368.jpg

There were always lots of staff on hand as well to attend to ones every whim. :laughing:

Boo-Boo

01-09-2009, 10:01 AM

I thought I would just do a little write up about our stay from 23rd-27th December...I apologise if I mention what has already been written!

We arrived 1ish and we were checked in very quickly, the kids were given a little colouring in set so they were happy, our room was ready which was great news, so we headed up for a nose before hitting the parks.

The room was clean and everything in working order. During our stay housekeeping was to a high standard. The only thing myself and hubby thought was for the money paid the room was pretty much the same as we had in the NY just different decor!

Breakfast time was busy, but we didnt have to queue at all, fantastic choice for breakfast, we all really enjoyed it. There were always photo opportunities with a character just outside and if you timed it right there were 3/4 other characters in the corridor, which was great, one morning wasnt as good as we experienced the usual pushing in!

Obviously location was brilliant and I expect that is what you pay the money for!

Overall we did like the hotel, mainly for the characters and location, one thing I was hoping for was just a little something for the kids on christmas day, nothing big, just a bag of coins left in our room wouldve been a lovely touch, but maybe I was expecting too much! :confused3

Oh yes.....4pm at the DLH was brilliant with characters galore !

Our view....lovely with all the lights...if we twisted our head to the left we could jst see the castle through the tress!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/reading/hotelreport.jpg

This was our turndown service, it was hystrical the way all the cuddlies were laid out!
As you can see we had to bring lots of little friends with us, suprised we didnt have to pay a supplement! :rotfl:
Dont know how those choccies got there! :rolleyes1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/reading/hotelreport1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/reading/hotelreport2.jpg

Disneyadore

01-18-2009, 03:43 AM

I found these pictures. Mind you there not mine,just "borrowed" them.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/koenvandenbroeck/spa1.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/koenvandenbroeck/spa2.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/koenvandenbroeck/spa3.jpg

Disneyadore

01-18-2009, 09:29 PM

We found a Nespresso machine in our room. :thumbsup2
Also we had a water heater to make tea but I forgot to take a picture.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e162/waterways/DSC02218.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e162/waterways/DSC02221.jpg

joolz1910

01-23-2009, 05:03 PM

I'm sorry but I have no photos to add to this thread. I just wanted to add my opinion to help anyone deciding whether or not they should stay here.

I had originally booked to stay at the SL - after a lot of deliberation, I finally paid to upgrade and it was worth every penny. I totally fell in love with the hotel and it is my dream to stay there again.:goodvibes

Some of my highlights:

Beautiful lobby - particularly the chandelier
Subtle touches like the Mickey wallpaper - easily missed!
Character interaction to avoid the Park 'scrums'
Elegant rooms
Robes and slippers
Themed toiletries
Bathrooms with double sink and phone in the loo
Peaceful!
VIP fastpasses (we got 4 each day) for standard rooms
Relaxed and plentiful breakfasts with stunning views
Turndown service complete with Mickey chocolates
Location location location
Being close enough to nip back quickly
Looking down Main Street and seeing 'my' hotel lit up
Watching everyone trudge towards the Village when the Parks closed;)

My favourite thing was opening the window in my room, after the Park had closed and the kids were asleep, and listening to the Disney music being played in the Park. Priceless.

torsie24

02-19-2009, 03:25 AM

As you may know by now, we LOVED the DLH!!

It was so lovely to enter the lobby, which even at a time that had been busy at SL was very quiet with no queue at reception.

http://photos-d.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1978/219/66/821450083/n821450083_5824387_6133.jpg

We checked in on the 18th of January at about 12.30 and our room was ready. We were on the 3rd floor, in the same building as reception with a view over the main entrance and discoveryland.

It was a wonderful view in my opinion as I could see the steam train pulling into Main Street and we could hear the Main Street Music and as we got to our room I opened the window and a few minutes later we heard the character express start up!

http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1978/219/66/821450083/n821450083_5824390_7143.jpg

The decoration of the room was wonderful!

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1978/219/66/821450083/n821450083_5824393_8153.jpg

The room was beautiful, more so in the flesh than all the pictures I have seen, and the bathroom was soooo much better than the tiny Sequoia Lodge ones!

http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1978/219/66/821450083/n821450083_5824397_284.jpg

As for the beds, they were VERY comfortable and I loooooved the bed spread!

http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1978/219/66/821450083/n821450083_5824391_7472.jpg

My other (chocolate loving) half was a big fan of the turn down service!

http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1978/219/66/821450083/n821450083_5824389_6823.jpg

We were treated like royalty our entire trip. Jack requested champagne and flowers that day we got engaged and we were delivered a bunch bigger than me as well as champagne and strawberries, which we were told ther was no charge for when we checked out!

We made reservations for Inventions and California Grill and te person at concierge asked if it was a special occasion and we said about the engagement and we were given the BEST seat in the restaurant for both meals, as well as candles and a big round of appluase from all the CMs at our CG dinner.

The lady who checked in breakfast was the sweetest, and always there from our first day, on the first day we got there a bit early so I was talking to her, so every morning she gave us a window seat (combining dinner and breakfast we actually only sat at 2 different tables in the CG!) and slipped us extra sweets when we left!

Breakfast was wonderful!!! Loads of options and all delicious!!!

Needless to say, whenever we return to DLRP there will only be one accomodation option for us. Jack fancies Castle Club next time, but to be honest I couldn't have wanted more from this stay, so would be more than happy to have a standard room again!

torsie24

02-19-2009, 03:25 AM