Last minute hotel stay. Which one?

[scoutingbear]

We decided to give the kids "a night in Disneyland" where they get to stay until closing. We usually don't because someone is too tired (usually a parent that has to drive them home). With fall break, its the perfect time to do this. I found room at both the Cortona Inn and Clarion.

From the map it looks like both are close enough to enter through the walking entrance of the toy story lot. Does anyone have a recommendation to which is better or if we could get easily from the hotel to the toy story lot? We could move the car since we do have parking with the passes, but if we already have to pay to park at the hotel...

Or does anyone have suggestions of hotels that are a little further out with free parking? We don't need to get in the next day at rope drop but we will have a sleeping 4 year old when we leave the park so the less transfers of child that I have to do the better.

 

[Midnightred]

Looked on Trip Advisor for you, and of the two, I would choose the Cortona. The reviews are much, much better.

Midnightred

 

[scoutingbear]

Thanks. I think this heat wave is eating my brain. lol But I did think enough to pull up google earth maps of the Toy Story Parking lot and the sidewalk entrance is directed right between the two hotels.

 

[mousecrazy]

A friend stayed at Clarion and didn't have a very good experience...poor customer service and a dirty room.

Have fun!

 

[FantasyIsland]

I will never stay at the Clarion again. The rooms are outdated and didn't feel clean. For an affordable room I always go to hotwire, choose Disneyland South and never go below 3 and a half stars. Good luck!

 

[scoutingbear]

Thanks! We had to push the overnight back a few weeks (I neglected to check the Halloween party schedule first...oops!)

I obviously don't mind staying right across the street but anything near the Toy Story lot where I can easily walk to is good too.