The sooner the better with Desert Inn. Their prices climb significantly! A few years ago, when prices were shockingly low, BFF and I booked for $80/night, and a good friend booked a week later--and nearly $20 more per night.Yes I did have desert inn on my list! I’ll have to check their prices again for my dates
Yes, just let them know at check-in.
BW Stovall's gets good reviews here. For anyone thinking of hotels in that area: be aware that since the security changes in 2017, you can no longer cut through the front of the GCH unless you are a guest there with a valid room key or you have a TS reservation there with a confirmation number. (However, as referenced above, all guests can cut through the GCH to exit to Disneyland Dr.) All other guests entering from Disneyland Dr. must go through security/bag check at DTD (by the DLH, between EOS and ESPN Zone) on the west end to get to the parks. That security/bag check usually is not crowded and moves quickly.
The Kings Inn was intriguing me, they have really good non refundable rates for stays over 3 days! (25% off). But I’m not comfortable booking a non refundable rate at this point, and their standard rate worked out to be slightly more than Desert Inn, so it’s out for now, but I may keep an eye on it!
I stayed at Stovall's last January, and it was fine. Longer walk, but well-lit and all Disney property until you cross the street. My room was clean but a bit dark. I'm not a fan of their pool area at dark--it felt like a long, dark walk (in my bathing suit and a towel). I was at the far end of the property, though, and up front, so it was about as far away as one could get from the pool!Thanks so much for all the help! I’ve booked BW Stovall’s and the Desert Inn. Desert Inn is cheaper by $140 (over 7 nights). It will probably win out due to that and it’s location. Plus, now my budget needs about $100 more for tickets due to the increase
You might want to look at GetAwayToday for tickets, they are still selling at their 2018 prices up until Jan 15th. Undercover tourist still has discounted tickets up until the 9th. I haven't checked other brokers like LMTClub but I would bet you can still find some 2018 discounts available, at least for a few more days.Thanks so much for all the help! I’ve booked BW Stovall’s and the Desert Inn. Desert Inn is cheaper by $140 (over 7 nights). It will probably win out due to that and it’s location. Plus, now my budget needs about $100 more for tickets due to the increase
I would go with Desert Inn over Kings Inn anyway, you are closer and while Kings Inn isn't terrible I didn't think it was all that great, unless you can get a really steep discount (we stayed there once when they had a deal going and with our Orbucks it was around $50/night).Thanks so much for all the help! I’ve booked BW Stovall’s and the Desert Inn. Desert Inn is cheaper by $140 (over 7 nights). It will probably win out due to that and it’s location. Plus, now my budget needs about $100 more for tickets due to the increase
