Hi,
At the end of September, DH and I are planning our first trip to Disneyland with our two small boys (2.5 yrs and 4.5 yrs.) We are planning to stay at the Grand Calif. Hotel and we cant decide whether or not to book a 1-bedroom suite or a standard room. Were thinking that with both kids still doing naps and having a bedtime of 7:30, were better off having a separate place for them to sleep. At the same time, cost is a medium issue and a suite is twice the price of a standard room.
If cost isnt the whole issue, are the suites worth it for the extra room to put the kids to bed or do you find that a standard room is just fine because the kids tend to stay up later anyway (with the parade and story time) and us tired parents are happy-as-clams to go to bed when the kids do
?
If you recommend the standard rooms: Are they comfortable for two adults and two kids? Do you recommend a particular room? If I upgraded to a room with a view, do you recommend a Theme Park View or Downtown Disney View or would you not recommend these with small children because these views are too bright and noisy?
Lastly, if youre still reading this
, what do you think of upgrading to a concierge floor. Is this the way to go when traveling with small kids (Im thinking of the snacks they supply throughout the day as well as the easy check-in) or is this really not worth the money?
Thank you for any help you can give.
Tami
At the end of September, DH and I are planning our first trip to Disneyland with our two small boys (2.5 yrs and 4.5 yrs.) We are planning to stay at the Grand Calif. Hotel and we cant decide whether or not to book a 1-bedroom suite or a standard room. Were thinking that with both kids still doing naps and having a bedtime of 7:30, were better off having a separate place for them to sleep. At the same time, cost is a medium issue and a suite is twice the price of a standard room.
If cost isnt the whole issue, are the suites worth it for the extra room to put the kids to bed or do you find that a standard room is just fine because the kids tend to stay up later anyway (with the parade and story time) and us tired parents are happy-as-clams to go to bed when the kids do
?If you recommend the standard rooms: Are they comfortable for two adults and two kids? Do you recommend a particular room? If I upgraded to a room with a view, do you recommend a Theme Park View or Downtown Disney View or would you not recommend these with small children because these views are too bright and noisy?
Lastly, if youre still reading this
, what do you think of upgrading to a concierge floor. Is this the way to go when traveling with small kids (Im thinking of the snacks they supply throughout the day as well as the easy check-in) or is this really not worth the money?Thank you for any help you can give.
Tami
