Bexx
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 12, 2002
~~~~The hotel closed on 6th January 2019 and will re-open as Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel in Summer 2020~~~~
~*~ Hotel New York ~*~
~*~ Hotel New York ~*~
* ~ 4 Stars ~ Deluxe ~ *
Designed by Michael Graves who was also responsible for the Swan and Dolphin hotels in Disney's resort in Orlando. Here in Paris he uses his distinctive style of design to capture the feel of the sky scrapers of the Big Apple.
In comparison to the other Disney resort hotels the Hotel New York can seem a little more restrained and formal, unsurprising when you realize that it was originally designed for the convention business rather than the tourist trade. Some people find it's theming lends a more business and less magical atmosphere which feels out of place when compared with the other properties. However, it has excellent levels of service, superb rooms (if you like 1930s style) and a wonderful skating rink in the winter! Inside and around the hotel you will find many symbols associated with the city including Big Apples, a yellow taxi cab and numerous images of the ultimate New York icon - the Statue Of Liberty.
Set on the banks of Lake Disney the Hotel New York is the second highest ranked hotel in the resort and is just a gentle 10 minute stroll to the two theme parks. There is also a free shuttle bus available. It's also very well placed for visiting the choice of restaurants in the Disney village, plus those at Sequoia Lodge and the Newport Bay Club
Bedrooms
The 572 rooms and 36 suites are each decorated in an art deco style. Offering some of the most spacious rooms in the Disneyland Resort they sleep up to 4 people in two double beds, or some rooms contain one king size. Throughout the room little details continue the themeing, with the big apple design on the cupboards and the sky scraper style lamps.
There are great views from the rooms on the front of the hotel that overlook Lake Disney - these rooms are available at a supplement. Other rooms over look small landscaped gardens, while some at the rear offer glimpses of Discoveryland.
The bathrooms are larger than those at the mid-range and value hotels with two washbasins and a telephone! Though one thing to consider is that the washbasin is in the bathroom, rather than outside it.
Telephone
Television with international channels
Radio
Hairdryer
Air conditioning
Safe
Minibar (Please note these are now very hi tech, so don't move anything unless you want to pay for it!!!)
24 hour Room service is available at this hotel
Empire State Club
In the three upper floors of the hotel, 34 of the rooms and suites now offer guests a more exclusive experience with the following.
• Exclusive personalised welcome area
• Continental Buffet Breakfast in a private lounge with Disney Character(s)
• Exclusive in-room services with dedicated staff
• Relaxation area with free soft drinks
• Possibility to book interconnecting rooms (upon request and subject to availability)
Lake view rooms are available for a supplement.
Restaurants and Bars
At the Parkside Diner 1930's Formica tables and shining chrome set the scene of a typical New York style eatery. Here is some general information about the Parkside Diner and a dinner menu
The Manhattan Restaurant offers a more formal setting, and is now an upscale Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the famous dinner dances found in New York's leading clubs. Here is some general information about the Manhattan Restaurant and a dinner menu
In the lobby area of the hotel you will find the New York City Bar - a pleasant place to sit, and apparently has a very large choice of cocktails! The downside is that it can get crowded with businessmen in the evening.
Breakfast is served in both restaurants from 7 - 11 am. The continental breakfast is usually included in the package and there a some hot items also available.
The Good Morning Fantasyland Breakfast is NOT available to guests staying at this hotel. But as the hotel is smaller, the queues at breakfast shouldn't be so bad, though it may still be best to avoid the most popular times of 8 am to 9 am. Or for a supplement you can have your breakfast delivered to your room.
Activities
The Downtown Athletic Club offers an Indoor heated swimming pool, with a connected outdoor heated pool during the summer months
Jacuzzi
Fitness Room
Sauna and steam room
The skating rink is open from October to June. (subject to weather conditions) The cost (until April 1st 2010) is 12 EUR per adult and 9 EUR per child (3-11) including the skate rental.
The children's corner is situated near the lobby. Amusements include colouring stuff and a television showing the Disney Channel, plus various activities on certain days.
Shopping
The New York Boutique offers a small selection of theme park merchandise as well as a range of clothing and New York Hotel Logo Products. This is also one of a handful of locations in the resort where the "Walt Disney Classic Collection" Fine Porcelain Art Figures are available to buy.
The Hotel also offers
Laundry/Dry Cleaning service.
Wi-Fi Access
The Times Square Games Arcade
Hair Salon
Solarium
Massage
Two outdoor tennis courts
Valet parking
(at an extra charge)
as well as Concierge, Bell Service and Currency Exchange
And in case you're interested, the Coliseum Convention Centre boasts over 5,000 square metres of meeting space!!
Shuttle Bus
The walk to the parks is no more than a leisurely paced 10 minutes, but if you are feeling tired a free shuttle bus runs between the hotel and the station
Fastpass
Guests staying in a suite receive a VIP card for almost unlimited Fastpassing!!
Arrival/Departure procedures
As with all the hotels at Disneyland Paris rooms are ready at 3pm on the day of arrival, but if you arrive earlier than this time you can drop off your luggage at the baggage desk and collect your park passes for entry in to the park.
You will be given the Disney Hotel Easy-Pass when you check in, which gives you access to the hotel swimming pool and health facilities, (as well as free access to the Disney car park and to the Hurricanes discotheque in the Disney Village). By leaving credit card details at reception, this card may also be used as a charge card in most DLP shops and restaurants.
On the day of departure your room should be vacated by 11am, though again you can store your luggage free of charge at the baggage desk and enjoy the parks until your journey home.
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