Everyone's opinions are going to be different
My favorites are
Carousel
Del Sol
BW Park Place
Tropicana
These are all right near each other and right across from the main entrance and end up being a close walk than the Disney hotels with the exception of the Grand Californian.
There are other decent hotels in the area, but you're getting into a farther walk. Many people really like the Howard Johnson, but its just a little too far for me at the end of the day.