Help me with a hotel -- please!

[epicureangirl]

I'm going crazy, I'm such a planner and there are too many contradictory reviews on Tripadvisor for me to make a firm decision about where to stay. The boards were INVALUABLE when planning my last Disney World trip so I hope you can all help.

I've made 3 reservations for the Easter Weekend and will need to cancel 2, once I decide. This will be the first budget trip I'm taking, but rooms and atmosphere are quite important to me.

So... please let me know what you would pick. We are a couple with a 7 year old daughter and will have a car to park.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, http://www.anaheimfairfieldinn.com/
2 Queen beds, $62 Entertainment Rate

Anabella Hotel, http://www.anabellahotel.com
Queen plus daybed Junior Suite $79 plus resort fee?

Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort, http://www.hianaheimresort.com
2 Double beds, $67.48 Entertainment Rate

 

[Disneyland_emily]

What about location? Are ya looking for walking distance or do ya plan to drive everyday?

Of the 3 I know the Fairfield is closest- Not 100% of the locations of the others-

Ive had mixed reviews of the Fairfield but its also been years so hopefully theyve fixed the problems

 

[epicureangirl]

If I was staying at the Anabella or Fairfield I would walk it. If I stay at the Holiday Inn Resort I would try the ART shuttle or drive -- whatever is more convenient and recommended. I absolutely have to be at the park well before opening so I don't want to be completely dependent on the shuttles if they operate odd hours.

I'm not horribly worried about noise, but the room decor, beds and atmosphere are important to me. I also assume we'd probably use the pool, so initially I was leaning towards the Holiday Inn Resort (as they have true resort amenities).

Thanks for your help.

 

[daannzzz]

The Fairfield Inn is the closest and about a 5-7 minute walk to the front gates. The reviews I have read have been mixed. No one has said anything about the decore so I assume it is okay though not anything special. There have been complaints about uncomfortable eds and wind blowing in under the door jam. It looks like a fine place but has never intrigued me.
I stayed at the Annabella which is three old motels that were extensively remodeled into one large motel. They call themselves a hotel but the rooms are all with exterior corridors. It is a pretty place and my room had more ambiance than the usual place. It was comfortable and clean. I have read mixed reviews on the Anabella as well but I thought it was fine. The pool is not huge but they made a nice attempt at it being nice looking instead of being in the parkinglot. The walk from here would 10-15 minutes to the front gate or a 5 minute walk across, and down the street where you can catch one of the Disney parking trams.
I have not stayed at the New Holiday Inn as it is to far for me. I prefer to be within close walking distance. It does look like a nice place and is only a year or two old.

 

[epicureangirl]

Thanks for the hotel info. I've now given up on those 3 all together.

I'm now booked in for the Hyatt Regency Orange for an even better price than the others I was interested in. If I get a room in their newly refurbished tower I'm sure I'll be happy there. I know it's not walking distance, but I'm sure I'll live with the free shuttle or rental car.

Thanks again.

 

[dalt01]

are you sure you cant walk from the hyatt someone told me you can. im staying there in july and if i need to make other trans. arrangements i need to get crackin

 

[epicureangirl]

I'm sure you 'could' walk, but I think it's 5 blocks from Disneyland (and I don't know how long those blocks are). The website says "less than a mile". I doubt my 7 year old daughter would enjoy that walk AFTER a day at the parks.

http://orangecounty.hyatt.com/

Click on the "Hotel Information" link -- it says they offer a complimentary shuttle.

Cheers.

 

[Firefly777]

are you sure you cant walk from the hyatt someone told me you can. im staying there in july and if i need to make other trans. arrangements i need to get crackin

I haven't stayed at the Hyatt, but have stayed at the Crowne Plaza next door. It would be quite a walk from there to the DLR. I would either stay at a closer hotel or use the transportation provided.

 

[disneychrista]

Did you book the Hyatt through priceline or did you book direct? Either way I would email them and request a north tower room.

 

[epicureangirl]

I booked through Hotwire and will contact them closer to the date. I'm also a Hyatt Gold member so may be able to upgrade for a small cost. Either way, I don't want to be stuck in the South tower.