Premium View vs. Woods-Courtyard View Grand Californian Hotel.

[surfmontana]

Looking for information on the Premium View vs. Woods-Courtyard View in the Grand Californian Hotel.

Have looked through the site and think I have a pretty good feel of what we would get with the Woods-Courtyard View, but still not too clear on what to expect with the Premium View.

We are seriously considering staying for 4 of our 5 nights (no way could we do the Sat night, So our first night we will stick with the Tropicana)

With an additional 15% off on Orbitz the Premium is only $70 more for the entire stay. (Orbits does not have the Woods view available)

This is a BIG once in a lifetime splurge so I don't I don’t want to cheap out over the 70 bucks, but 70 dollars is still a lot of money so I want to understand what it would get us.
Also, do the rooms have fridges and microwaves?

 

[whoever]

Looking for information on the Premium View vs. Woods-Courtyard View in the Grand Californian Hotel.

Have looked through the site and think I have a pretty good feel of what we would get with the Woods-Courtyard View, but still not too clear on what to expect with the Premium View.

We are seriously considering staying for 4 of our 5 nights (no way could we do the Sat night, So our first night we will stick with the Tropicana)

With an additional 15% off on Orbitz the Premium is only $70 more for the entire stay. (Orbits does not have the Woods view available)

This is a BIG once in a lifetime splurge so I don't I don’t want to cheap out over the 70 bucks, but 70 dollars is still a lot of money so I want to understand what it would get us.
Also, do the rooms have fridges and microwaves?

Premium views are higher floors...4, 5, 6 (where there is a 6)

Worth it for 5 nights.

 

[itr452]

do it, i did it for my upcoming trip spending $400/nite vs $370!

 

[Nonsuch]

...We are seriously considering staying for 4 of our 5 nights (no way could we do the Sat night, So our first night we will stick with the Tropicana)

...Premium is only $70 more for the entire stay.

$70 is worthwhile for a 4 night stay

Staying off-site for the first night can be very advantageous
This would allow you to check-in very early at the Grand. I would recommend checking in at 6AM (certainly before 7AM). Early in the morning there will be no other guests waiting, allowing you to spend more time with the registration CM
You will also be able to take advantage of EMH on your check-in day.

...do the rooms have fridges and microwaves?

All rooms have small refrigerators. but only Villas (DVC timeshare) have microwaves.

 

[surfmontana]

$70 is worthwhile for a 4 night stay

Staying off-site for the first night can be very advantageous
This would allow you to check-in very early at the Grand. I would recommend checking in at 6AM (certainly before 7AM). Early in the morning there will be no other guests waiting, allowing you to spend more time with the registration CM
You will also be able to take advantage of EMH on your check-in day.


All rooms have small refrigerators. but only Villas (DVC timeshare) have microwaves.

I am so excited about this splurge I have butterflies

I will do just that and check in early, take advantage of the EMH, and see if the CM can assist with getting us a nice view.

We are hoping for a room with bunks, a balcony, and a Paradise Pier view.

What do all think is the best view request for a 'Premium View' room?