Disneyland Area Hotels for Singles/child-free

[aussie_princess]

Wow! Thank you everyone, this is so much info - a great start for me to look at.

Obviously I meant Grand Californian in my original post, I used to work at WDW so my subconscious clearly wrote that sentence lol.

I'm at work at the moment but once I've had a proper look tonight I'll respond again with any specific comments or questions.

 

[bcla]

Obviously I meant Grand Californian in my original post, I used to work at WDW so my subconscious clearly wrote that sentence lol.

You can imagine that it seemed a little bit out of place given the subject of your original message.

Really though - some of the best values within a slightly longer walking distance are the hotels that primarily serve the Anaheim Convention Center. If there is no major convention going on, their rates can be very low because their primary clientele isn't going to be there. Often these times are during major holidays. We stayed for three nights around Thanksgiving (late November) 2012 at the Hilton Anaheim with a base rate of $99 plus taxes/parking. It's clearly a 4-star business style hotel with multiple concierge desks. I believe it's also one of the largest hotels in California, and it can be interesting navigating through the hallways. While I found it reasonably kid-friendly, it is a more adult-oriented hotel.

It is going to be a longer walk than the lodging around Harbor Blvd that's almost across the street from Disneyland. However, one possibility if you're staying at the Hilton or Sheraton is to cross the street to the Toy Story parking lot and then take the parking shuttle. Disney absolutely knows this is happening and I've never seen anywhere act as if it wasn't OK.

 

[aussie_princess]

Ok, after reading through all these posts I was so overwhelmed with information that I'm being a complete nerd and I'm making a spreadsheet! I can't help myself lol.

I think there's a little confusion about what I mean with the whole 'child free' thing. I don't mean that I want a hotel that is specifically geared towards adults but rather I was saying that entertainment for kids etc isn't something I need to think about.

Oh also, when I say hotel, I'm not meaning hotel as different to motel/motor inn. I just tend to use the word 'hotel' as a general term for vacation lodgings

 

[BadPinkTink]

Im a solo traveller and I stay at Motel 6 MainGate, on Disney Way. Its about 5 minutes walk to Anaheim Garden Walk where Cheesecake Factory, Bubba Gumps etc and an Irish bar are located. Its on ART route 8, 10 minutes to the park. The rooms are huge and the beds are kingsize. Theres no breakfast but they have coffee until 10am and vending machines, microwaves in the lobby area. There is a pool as well.

 

[casagray]

I stayed at the Best Western Park Place Inn, and asked for a room nearish the front last year when traveling solo. I wasn't sure how secure I'd feel late at night traipsing alone down the parking lot to a room in back when I was looking things over at check in - but with so many people going back and forth, it would have been fine. They also have a free breakfast.

I am planning to stay there again on my next solo trip, but I have to admit to also being drawn to the Grand Legacy - a nicer pool, and the rooftop bar/lounge with nightly view of fireworks is enticing, their breakfast sounds slightly better, and it's not that much more expensive, nor that much more of a walk. I have not stayed there, though, so you may want to look at other reviews (which generally seem favorable).

 

[bcla]

Ok, after reading through all these posts I was so overwhelmed with information that I'm being a complete nerd and I'm making a spreadsheet! I can't help myself lol.

I think there's a little confusion about what I mean with the whole 'child free' thing. I don't mean that I want a hotel that is specifically geared towards adults but rather I was saying that entertainment for kids etc isn't something I need to think about.

Oh also, when I say hotel, I'm not meaning hotel as different to motel/motor inn. I just tend to use the word 'hotel' as a general term for vacation lodgings

I believe most posting to this thread understood hat you meant. I interpreted that as meaning that lodging features geared towards families with children weren't strictly needed, such as the kids' water play area at Howard Johnson's.

Also, my distinction about motels and motor lodges was targeted towards your comment about safety. You weren't specific about what that meant to you. I know some who refuse to stay in lodging with external room doors. Some don't like buildings separated from the lobby. I've been to some hotels where guests must show a room key to get into the are with rooms.

 

[lennyd]

Go look at the dream ulimmeted podcast Disneyland it was a 2 part show and you will get some great advice such as hotels with the 3rn night free I highly recommend the podcast if you are going to disneyland

 

[avalon451]

I stayed solo last year at Desert Inn, which is another one right at the crosswalk. DH and I are staying again in September, without the teenagers this time. I really liked it. I called ahead and requested top floor, as far forward as possible, and they upgraded me for free to a parlor suite-- totally unnecessary for a solo traveler, but boy did I like the closeness-- both to the street, and from the hotel to the crosswalk-- a matter of a few yards. Perfect.

I found the room scrupulously clean, the beds were comfortable-- mattresses are very firm, which some don't like, but I prefer-- and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. There's a simple continental breakfast, nothing fancy, but cereal, fruit, juice and coffee are fine for me. The pool is indoors and small, but without kids, that's a non issue for me. Price was the deal maker for me-- I think I paid $109 a night last year, this year I got it for $99 a night. Can't be beat, that close to the crosswalk.

Good luck! Sounds like a fun trip!

 

[Kindermouse]

Go look at the dream unlimited podcast Disneyland it was a 2 part show and you will get some great advice such as hotels with the 3rn night free I highly recommend the podcast if you are going to disneyland

The third/fourth night free can make a big difference. For sure check it ok. My favorite places (tropicana, desert inn, carousel) seem never to offer that though they are reasonably priced without it. having the free night can be the difference between a decent price and a great price and your budget may dictate whether you need "reasonable" is good enough.

this website also has a lot of reviews and he ranks them according to criteria that you may agree with (I do anyway) like distance, price, amenities ect.

http://www.disneytouristblog.com/disneyland-anaheim-hotels-reviews-rankings/

 

[Indiana Scott]

I think anything on Harbor will fil your needs. Easy walking and budget friendly. Many also have great free breakfasts.

 

[aussie_princess]

I stayed solo last year at Desert Inn, which is another one right at the crosswalk. DH and I are staying again in September, without the teenagers this time. I really liked it. I called ahead and requested top floor, as far forward as possible, and they upgraded me for free to a parlor suite-- totally unnecessary for a solo traveler, but boy did I like the closeness-- both to the street, and from the hotel to the crosswalk-- a matter of a few yards. Perfect.

I found the room scrupulously clean, the beds were comfortable-- mattresses are very firm, which some don't like, but I prefer-- and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. There's a simple continental breakfast, nothing fancy, but cereal, fruit, juice and coffee are fine for me. The pool is indoors and small, but without kids, that's a non issue for me. Price was the deal maker for me-- I think I paid $109 a night last year, this year I got it for $99 a night. Can't be beat, that close to the crosswalk.

Good luck! Sounds like a fun trip!

Thanks! That's one I didn't have on my list yet so I'm going to look in to it now. The closeness is definitely a huge plus and omg a firm mattress in a hotel is like my dream - I struggle to sleep well on soft, cushy mattresses!

 

[avalon451]

Thanks! That's one I didn't have on my list yet so I'm going to look in to it now. The closeness is definitely a huge plus and omg a firm mattress in a hotel is like my dream - I struggle to sleep well on soft, cushy mattresses!

You know, I just took a look at Desert Inn, and I'm seeing $85 a night for a standard room there, in early to mid Feb. That's a screamin' deal. If you book so far ahead you can request a top floor room as far forward as possible.

 

[aussie_princess]

I had a look too and price wise it really is a great choice. It's definitely one of my top picks at the moment, unfortunately I can't book yet because I have other details to work out (DLR is actually just a stop over on a much bigger trip) but I'll try to see if I can et organized a little quicker.

 

[Baklava]

We've stayed all up and down Harbor and the one place we won't ever stay at again is the Candy Cane. I know it has a huge fan club but it was more expensive, farther away and the biggest point for us... the children allowed to run wild were a deal breaker.

Understand, I HAVE kids. Heck, I had one with me on our one trip to the CCI. I was so appalled by the way the staff let lousy parents make their kids an actual safety hazard to other patrons that we decided we'd prefer to go back to the Tropicana or the Del Sol where it's less of a free for all and staff are willing/able to tell children things like, "no roller skating on the pool deck" or "don't shove the lady with the cup of hot coffee so you can grab the donut your sister was reaching for" or maybe, "rough housing is not permitted on other people's breakfast tables."

We stopped going to breakfast after the first day.

 

[aussie_princess]

I stayed solo last year at Desert Inn, which is another one right at the crosswalk. DH and I are staying again in September, without the teenagers this time. I really liked it. I called ahead and requested top floor, as far forward as possible, and they upgraded me for free to a parlor suite-- totally unnecessary for a solo traveler, but boy did I like the closeness-- both to the street, and from the hotel to the crosswalk-- a matter of a few yards. Perfect.

I found the room scrupulously clean, the beds were comfortable-- mattresses are very firm, which some don't like, but I prefer-- and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. There's a simple continental breakfast, nothing fancy, but cereal, fruit, juice and coffee are fine for me. The pool is indoors and small, but without kids, that's a non issue for me. Price was the deal maker for me-- I think I paid $109 a night last year, this year I got it for $99 a night. Can't be beat, that close to the crosswalk.

Good luck! Sounds like a fun trip!

Avalon451 I thought you might like to know that I took your advice and we decided to book Desert Inn and Suites. It just seems to really suit our needs and we got a pretty good deal (I can't remember exact pricing and I'm too lazy to look it up lol) so thank you for the great recommendation! Now I just have to wait for February to come around lol

 

[Kindermouse]

I'll be at the Desert Inn in about 63 hours!

 

[aussie_princess]

I'll be at the Desert Inn in about 63 hours!

Oh cool! You'll have to let us know how it goes

 

[Happyjenz]

My daughter (15yr) and I stayed at Camelot Inn, which is across the street, in July. Just went for safety, cleanliness and (mostly) location. We were very happy there. There's a pool, which we didn't use, and laundry available. They don't have breakfast, but there are refrigerators, and McDonald's within about a one minute walk. It worked great for us. We usually use our Worldmark timeshare, but if not, this would be my choice.

 

[felice]

Whilst my wife and I are childree for various reasons, we can vouch (from personal experience) for staying at the Staybridge Suites on S Manchester Av, close to the Gray Lines bus depot.

While the hotel in itself does welcome families with children, to be fair to said families the children are very well behaved, despite being obviously excited about being at DLR. They are a credit do their families too, which helps a lot

Breakfast is served every day of the week and they also have an evening food-service which was originally called 'Sundowners' that runs Monday to Wednesday evenings for a couple of hours.

Yes, the Staybridge is a walk from Harbor Blvd but it's a pleasant walk along E Katella to get to the hotel. They have a small shop within the hotel for sundries; around the corner from the hotel there's also the Satellite store which sells a similar but larger selection.

 

[tarheelalum]

The Hotel Indigo.