DL hotel. "Standard View?"

**WishUponAStar** · 09-17-2005

We were starting to price out a three-night package in DL as part of our possible trip to California this June. comparing all the resorts, the price seemed to be right for us at the Disneyland Hotel with a 3-day park hopper. Although, this is for a "standard view" at the Disneyland Hotel. What is this view like, has anyone stayed there? Do you "have to" get a pool/resort view to really enjoy it. If we stay at PP we could afford the nicer view but I heard it's kinda "ehhhh" and have been warned to stay at either disneyland hotel or GC.

Thank you!

7nqb00 · 09-17-2005

We had a standard view Serria Bldg. Very nice overlooked pool.

dznygrl · 09-18-2005

I would take Standard View at the DLH over any view at PP.

Just my personal preference.

I haven't stayed at either one, but I have checked out both of them and PP is...like you said...a little "ehhhh". I'd rather look at a rooftop or a parking lot at DLH than look at the PP's pool. (Which isn't much of a pool anyway! LOL)

I don't think you could have a very bad view at the Disneyland Hotel, especially if you try and request a room on one of the higher floors. Everything probably looks pretty good the higher up you get!

dznygrl · 09-18-2005

Oh, but just so you don't think I'm a total Paradise Pier hater...I would stay at ANY Disney hotel if I could!

So if you get right down to it and can only afford PP, I would still say go for it.

(Hey, I worked on Paradise Pier, so I can't totally hate the hotel that's named for it, right?)

Disneywife · 09-18-2005

I think there's two views - standard (overlooks the pool) and Downtown Disney View.

Keep in mind that Downtown Disney is open until 2 am and it can get very LOUD at night, and if you have little kids, that might be something to keep in mind when choosing a room at DL hotel or the GC.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-18-2005

[quote=Disneywife]I think there's two views - standard (overlooks the pool) and Downtown Disney View. QUOTE]

Oh ok, then that's fine. I thought I'd be looking at a parking lot or the "city view" like I think Paradise Pier has, then it doesn't "feel so disney." I'd be totally fine with either pool or Downtown Disney.

jodilt · 09-18-2005

I had a Standard View at the DLH this summer. I requested the Marina Bldg. which is the main one that you check in at and that has the gift shops. Our view was of the main driveway/parking lot, but at night you could also see the fireworks and fantasmic at DL. Not too bad!

Disneywife · 09-18-2005

[quote=WishUponAStar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disneywife

I think there's two views - standard (overlooks the pool) and Downtown Disney View. QUOTE]

Oh ok, then that's fine. I thought I'd be looking at a parking lot or the "city view" like I think Paradise Pier has, then it doesn't "feel so disney." I'd be totally fine with either pool or Downtown Disney.

Double check because I'm not 100% sure - we've only inquired about reservations there but never stayed there.

View Poll Results: Which hotel/view
Disneyland Hotel/ Standard View	8	80.00%
Paradise Pier Hotel/ Pool View	1	10.00%
save your money & join the DVC, hehe! (see previous post)	1	10.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,743	DL hotel. "Standard View?" We were starting to price out a three-night package in DL as part of our possible trip to California this June. comparing all the resorts, the price seemed to be right for us at the Disneyland Hotel with a 3-day park hopper. Although, this is for a "standard view" at the Disneyland Hotel. What is this view like, has anyone stayed there? Do you "have to" get a pool/resort view to really enjoy it. If we stay at PP we could afford the nicer view but I heard it's kinda "ehhhh" and have been warned to stay at either disneyland hotel or GC. Thank you! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 20 hours 25 minutes

09-17-2005	#2 (permalink)
7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: DL hotel. "Standard View?" We had a standard view Serria Bldg. Very nice overlooked pool. __________________

09-18-2005	#3 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,334	Re: DL hotel. "Standard View?" I would take Standard View at the DLH over any view at PP. Just my personal preference. I haven't stayed at either one, but I have checked out both of them and PP is...like you said...a little "ehhhh". I'd rather look at a rooftop or a parking lot at DLH than look at the PP's pool. (Which isn't much of a pool anyway! LOL) I don't think you could have a very bad view at the Disneyland Hotel, especially if you try and request a room on one of the higher floors. Everything probably looks pretty good the higher up you get! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 43 days 0 hours 25 minutes

09-18-2005	#4 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,334	Re: DL hotel. "Standard View?" Oh, but just so you don't think I'm a total Paradise Pier hater...I would stay at ANY Disney hotel if I could! So if you get right down to it and can only afford PP, I would still say go for it. (Hey, I worked on Paradise Pier, so I can't totally hate the hotel that's named for it, right?) __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 43 days 0 hours 25 minutes

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DL hotel. "Standard View?"

09-18-2005	#5 (permalink)
Disneywife Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,427	Re: DL hotel. "Standard View?" I think there's two views - standard (overlooks the pool) and Downtown Disney View. Keep in mind that Downtown Disney is open until 2 am and it can get very LOUD at night, and if you have little kids, that might be something to keep in mind when choosing a room at DL hotel or the GC.

09-18-2005	#6 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,743	Re: DL hotel. "Standard View?" [quote=Disneywife]I think there's two views - standard (overlooks the pool) and Downtown Disney View. QUOTE] Oh ok, then that's fine. I thought I'd be looking at a parking lot or the "city view" like I think Paradise Pier has, then it doesn't "feel so disney." I'd be totally fine with either pool or Downtown Disney. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 20 hours 25 minutes

09-18-2005	#7 (permalink)
jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: DL hotel. "Standard View?" I had a Standard View at the DLH this summer. I requested the Marina Bldg. which is the main one that you check in at and that has the gift shops. Our view was of the main driveway/parking lot, but at night you could also see the fireworks and fantasmic at DL. Not too bad! __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

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