What hotels do you recommend?

[DisneyDad1736]

We might be going to Disneyland next summer for 3 days with a 2yo and a 1yo. Just wondering what hotels would you recommend? So far we’re looking into the Home2 Suites, Best western across the street and Howard Johnson. Also looking into the Disneyland hotel but the price is pretty steep, is that worth it? Is the Paradise pier hotel worth the price and close to the parks as well?

The closer the better honestly because we will probably have to go back to the hotel for a few hours for naps. The hotels on property are pretty expensive though and idk if we could justify that cost lol. Thank you!

 

[Geemo]

We might be going to Disneyland next summer for 3 days with a 2yo and a 1yo. Just wondering what hotels would you recommend? So far we’re looking into the Home2 Suites, Best western across the street and Howard Johnson. Also looking into the Disneyland hotel but the price is pretty steep, is that worth it? Is the Paradise pier hotel worth the price and close to the parks as well?

The closer the better honestly because we will probably have to go back to the hotel for a few hours for naps. The hotels on property are pretty expensive though and idk if we could justify that cost lol. Thank you!

If you decide on a non Disney hotel, I have found the earlier you book the less the nightly rate is.

For ease of going to and from the parks, close is important.
I would go with one of the places on Harbor near the crosswalk.

 

[smartlabelprint]

Definitely the home2 suites. It’s new. The rooms are large in that chain. It’s a shortish walk for a suite. Although when I called it doesn’t sound like they have 1 or 2 bedroom suites like the homewood suites. It’s a 20 min walk but that’s where we decided to stay. It’s our usual.

I will consider paradise pier in the future based on how expensive they make it with the entrance into DCA.

 

[AustinTink]

We might be going to Disneyland next summer for 3 days with a 2yo and a 1yo. Just wondering what hotels would you recommend? So far we’re looking into the Home2 Suites, Best western across the street and Howard Johnson. Also looking into the Disneyland hotel but the price is pretty steep, is that worth it? Is the Paradise pier hotel worth the price and close to the parks as well?

The closer the better honestly because we will probably have to go back to the hotel for a few hours for naps. The hotels on property are pretty expensive though and idk if we could justify that cost lol. Thank you!

We just booked Home2 Suites for the first time. Our past trips we have either stayed at the Candy Cane Inn or the Grand Californian. On property was worth it for me when we could still get the grand for the $400-450 range. I can't see spending more than that for on property, especially the Paradise Pier which is just as much of a walk as all the off property hotels. The Home2 has large rooms and is the newest hotel near Disney. We're going to try it out and see.

 

[AustinTink]

Although when I called it doesn’t sound like they have 1 or 2 bedroom suites like the homewood suites.

It seems like they are studio style suites correct?

 

[DisneyDad1736]

We just booked Home2 Suites for the first time. Our past trips we have either stayed at the Candy Cane Inn or the Grand Californian. On property was worth it for me when we could still get the grand for the $400-450 range. I can't see spending more than that for on property, especially the Paradise Pier which is just as much of a walk as all the off property hotels. The Home2 has large rooms and is the newest hotel near Disney. We're going to try it out and see.

We got a really good rate for the Home2 suites if the grandparents come too. Can’t really beat the price

 

[MonocularVision]

It seems like they are studio style suites correct?

I believe this is correct. The only rooms we have gotten (and that I have seen listed) are studio style rooms. I haven’t seen anything with separate bedrooms offered.

 

[AustinTink]

I believe this is correct. The only rooms we have gotten (and that I have seen listed) are studio style rooms. I haven’t seen anything with separate bedrooms offered.

There are only 3 of us so this should work. A one bedroom suite would have been nice though.

 

[AustinTink]

We got a really good rate for the Home2 suites if the grandparents come too. Can’t really beat the price

The price is great. We were able to book fully on points. Some of the other hotels we were looking at would have used all our points on one or two nights.

 

[DTDkettleCORNfan]

Definitely the home2 suites. It’s new. The rooms are large in that chain. It’s a shortish walk for a suite. Although when I called it doesn’t sound like they have 1 or 2 bedroom suites like the homewood suites. It’s a 20 min walk but that’s where we decided to stay. It’s our usual.

I will consider paradise pier in the future based on how expensive they make it with the entrance into DCA.

Question about the walk from the Home 2 Suites...are you able to cut through the parking lots behind the hotel toward McDonalds to get to Harbor? Or do you have to walk up Manchester and around Mimi's to turn onto Harbor? It's difficult to tell in Google Maps...even w/aerial view.

 

[smartlabelprint]

Question about the walk from the Home 2 Suites...are you able to cut through the parking lots behind the hotel toward McDonalds to get to Harbor? Or do you have to walk up Manchester and around Mimi's to turn onto Harbor? It's difficult to tell in Google Maps...even w/aerial view.

You cannot cut through. Which is a real bummer! The walk still is quite short.

 

[PiratesOfTheSea]

I'd check out the Courtyard on Harbor too. We booked there for this summer because of the room size and layout (separate shower and bathtubs in every bathroom), plus the waterpark that's probably more appropriate than a pool for our toddler.

 

[sweethannah]

would you consider the residence inn by Marriot?

 

[DharmaLou]

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[katyringo]

I think for the age of your kiddos the Hojo is a great options.

 

[AustinTink]

Question about the walk from the Home 2 Suites...are you able to cut through the parking lots behind the hotel toward McDonalds to get to Harbor? Or do you have to walk up Manchester and around Mimi's to turn onto Harbor? It's difficult to tell in Google Maps...even w/aerial view.

This video is great it shows the walk from Home2 to Disney.

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

We always pick Hojo. I prefer interior corridors, so that eliminates a lot of the walking distance Harbor choices from my consideration. Hojo is a good walking distance. Rooms are clean with comfortable beds. Grounds are well kept. Staff is excellent. For those with young kids, the water play area is a fun option. The garden pool is a good size and not one of those parking lot pools that I find unappealing.

 

[MonocularVision]

Question about the walk from the Home 2 Suites...are you able to cut through the parking lots behind the hotel toward McDonalds to get to Harbor? Or do you have to walk up Manchester and around Mimi's to turn onto Harbor? It's difficult to tell in Google Maps...even w/aerial view.

As mentioned below, no shortcut directly from the hotel to McDonald’s or any other property along Harbor. However, as seen in the video, you can cut through the Mimi’s parking lot. It ain’t much but every second counts.

Some other folks have pointed out you can also cross Harbor at the Mimi’s and walk down Harbor away from more of the crowds. We didn’t try that but might next visit.

 

[DisneyDad1736]

would you consider the residence inn by Marriot?

Anywhere that’s walking distance and clean rooms.

 

[AustinTink]

Some other folks have pointed out you can also cross Harbor at the Mimi’s and walk down Harbor away from more of the crowds. We didn’t try that but might next visit.

I was thinking of doing that seems like a more pleasant spot to cross.