Stay in Los Alamitos Residence Inn?

[jeffmit]

Hello,

I have an opportunity to stay at a Marriott property using rewards points, but I am somewhat restricted in my options.

One option is to stay in Los Alamitos (costco nearby) at a Residence Inn on Katella ~ 7 miles away. Has anyones stayed here? Is it a reasonable distance to drive back and forth?

Another option is to stay at the Residence Inn Maingate, which is much closer, an older property, and a smaller room size.

Any thoughts?

We are planning our trip for late Sept, getting close, we are getting exicted

 

[tinkerbelt]

Los Alamitos is not far at all, but you will have to pay for parking every day that you're at the park.

I stayed at the Maingate about 10 years ago, and it was nice back then. I've heard people here say that they really like the Maingate.

 

[tinkerbelt]

Also, if you get tired midday and want to head back to the hotel for a rest/swim/change of clothes, you'll save a lot of time staying closer to the park.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Hello, long time reader.

I have an opportunity to stay at a Marriott property using rewards points, but I am somewhat restricted in my options.

One option is to stay in Los Alamitos (costco nearby) at a Residence Inn on Katella ~ 7 miles away. Has anyones stayed here? Is it a reasonable distance to drive back and forth?

Another option is to stay at the Residence Inn Maingate, which is much closer, an older property, and a smaller room size.

Any thoughts?

We are planning our trip for late Sept, getting close, we are getting exicted

We have stayed at the Maingate the last 3 years and love it.(Got back last week.) I am not sure where you get the smaller room size from. We will not stay any place else other than the GC(if we could afford it).

Jack

 

[jeffmit]

The Maingate only allows the use of points for a standard room, whereas the Los Alamitos allows me to use our points for a 2 bedroom.

I am checking to see if I can upgrade to a larger room at the Maingate, but I was told it is too early and to call back in September to check for availability and upgrade options.

Thank you for your feedback.

 

[blackjackdelta]

The Maingate only allows the use of points for a standard room, whereas the Los Alamitos allows me to use our points for a 2 bedroom.

I am checking to see if I can upgrade to a larger room at the Maingate, but I was told it is too early and to call back in September to check for availability and upgrade options.

Thank you for your feedback.

Sorry, I misunderstood the room size issue vs points. If you have any questions about this property please let me know.

Jack