Any room wizards here? Need help figuring out the best room configuration for party of 10 adults

[jpessa]

Hi all,

Planning a trip with 9 colleagues in September. We're doing the VIP tour, and need 2 nights stay. There are 10 adults. One couple, 8 singles (3 men, 5 women). I want to put together a recommendation for accommodation. I was going to suggest regular standard rooms, and people can share if they want, but now I'm realizing maybe suites would be a good idea? Totally unsure.

I want to suggest on property, as we're doing a vip trip so might as well, right? Walking distance is a must if we don't stay at a Disney resort though.

Any thoughts from people that have stayed in suites? DLH has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites available. Is that too much for coworkers, or would it be more fun? We do work retreats together 3 times a year where we often share rooms, so that's not an issue.

Days are September 22-24.

Appreciate feedback! Thanks!

 

[lalasmama]

I'd recommend standard rooms, with an option to share, or multiple connecting rooms. I've done retreats with coworkers, and I appreciated the option of sharing/not sharing; I'd deal with a suite, but it would be a bit uncomfortable/cozy for me. In my case, I snore (A LOT) and didn't want to make my coworkers cranky from lack of sleep due to snoring!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I'd go with standard rooms as well. As long as you will be splurging on the VIP tour, why not have your own rooms on site? Just makes for a very special few days at DLR. For me, the pixie dust of the tour would wear off pretty quickly if I had to return to a too cozy hotel situation afterward. If off site is a better option, then I would go with premium rooms at the CCI. Bathrobes, amenities basket, breakfast delivered to the room, private shuttle, etc. all make for a very nice stay.

 

[jpessa]

Thanks to you both, your recommendations make sense. This helps a lot.

 

[ehrawn]

You mentioned "colleagues." Is this a work-related trip? Will you be spending more time experiencing the Parks or interacting with them? If you are willing to compromise on the walking distance, a vacation rental is a good solution, but you get a kitchen, dinning room, and private space to spend time with them.

 

[jpessa]

You mentioned "colleagues." Is this a work-related trip? Will you be spending more time experiencing the Parks or interacting with them? If you are willing to compromise on the walking distance, a vacation rental is a good solution, but you get a kitchen, dinning room, and private space to spend time with them.

This is a just for fun trip. We'll be mostly in the parks. Thanks for the idea!

 

[Whistlebee]

I say standard rooms with the option to share. If you end up going offsite I'd look at The Springhill Suites on Katella/Harbour, The Hyatt House and Hyatt Place or The new Residence Inn. Also you can often get great rates at the Marriott or Hilton.