I am glad you mentioned Candy Cane Inn. I saw that on the list of Good Neighbor Hotels and the name intrigued me. I have always wondered what it was like. Maybe I will have to check it out sometime when they reopen post refurbishment. Thanks for this list. This will be a very helpful resource!
When Candy Cane opens we want to stay there and check out the remodeled rooms. We are excited to see it. Picking a room in the Disneyland area is real tough and we hope all of our tours and videos help with that.
Crystal, I'm with you, I like to feel welcome when I check In! I'm gonna be watching this video again for our next Disneyland Trip! Great info guys 😊😊😊👍👍👍
There are so many choices and so many variables. We just want to provide information to people who are searching for the right place to stay. Thank you so much for watching.
Just came by from the Hojo June 13-17th....Very, very clean, very hospitable and plenty of parking......I booked a double full size room and they graciously provided a two queen room in building one.... Disneyland was great too....Pirates was a walk on at 5pm, and we rode it 3 times in a row......limited park capacity + no social distancing on rides/ with full boats/trains/coasters = one of the best trips ever....
We are so happy that you had a great stay at HoJo and happy you got free upgrade to building 1. We have stayed in the "older" double rooms, they are nice, but the newly remodeled are even better. Wow, that is crazy about the short lines. We are going again real soon and we have heard that the park gets empty in the evening. We hope that trend continues throughout the summer. The short lines make up for the shorter operating hours. We are also happy you had one of the best trip ever. Our trip on opening weekend was similar, that will go down as one of best trips we have ever taken.
I heard an idea from another CZcamsr to take the ironing board, throw a towel over it and use that as a table. Pull up the chairs or use the bed as a seat. I have reservations in November for the Candy Cane Inn and I can’t wait!
That is a great idea for a table and thanks for sharing! Out of all the hotel rooms I have been in, I have never thought of that. Just a heads up on Candy Cane, they have delayed their re-opening a couple of times. Make back up plans just in case they don't open in November. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
@@AnaheimParkTourist I pretty much kicked myself for not thinking of that as well. 😂 I usually travel solo anyway so I end up eating at the desk if necessary, but when my friends and I go, it would be nice to have another table. Yes, I’ve already made alternate reservations just in case. Thank you!
The only one of these I’ve stayed at is the Candy Cane Inn and I like it. I’m about to stay at the Best Western in a few weeks though! Had this trip booked awhile ago in anticipation that the June 15th opening date for out of state people would be true and thankfully it was!
Welcome home! The BW is a good choice and we loved our stay there. We know a good number of people who lived out of state, who booked at a trip, anticipating Disneyland would open up to out of state visitors. The two of us hope you have an amazing stay and fun trip.
This is so helpful, I definitely would love for those close ones, but would not love an early garbage truck or small parking spots. We have stayed in Candy cane, it needed a remodel! Howard Johnson usually is a nice hotel, nice to know that you liked this one!
All the little motels are quirky! That is why we make these and anyone ever staying in the area knows this. When we were dating, we went to Disneyland and stayed at one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed at in our life. That was back in 99 and we can't remember exactly which hotel it was (we have it narrowed down to two). The names have changed and both motels have been refreshed. I can't imagine arriving by jet for your first ever trip to Disneyland and finding out your accommodations are an utter mess. We know that feeling well.
We enjoyed our stay at the Fairfield Inn but we never connected with that hotel. They have amazing views into the park and have a great location. The FFI has a huge following too.
I appreciate your video! I’m a WDW pro but I have never been to DL and I am going for one day in October. I was looking for a decently priced and clean hotel. Because of your recommendation I just changed my stay from castle inn to Howard Johnson even though it is a few more dollars!
The HoJo is a great place to stay. Building 1 and 2 are remodeled and the other buildings are older but still nice. If you want the newest rooms, make sure you book building 1 or 2.We think that the HoJo has one of the most comfortable beds and pillows in the area. The Hojo is our number 1 go to hotel, depending on pricing. We are actually going to have a Castle Inn video in the next week (we are staying there this weekend). This will be a good compare and contrast. If you have any Disneyland questions reach out to us here, Twitter, or Instagram. We are happy to help answer any questions you might have. No sure if you saw our tour of the HoJo, link below: Howard Johnson Hotel Tour czcams.com/video/x8uQxPRMjsU/video.html Walk to Disneyland from Howard Johnson czcams.com/video/rgwQv2jQgYA/video.html Thank you for watching and commenting, have a good evening.
The rooms were clean when I stayed in buildings 3-6 but has been a number of years. While older, it wasn't bad staying there. I scoured the internet to find a room tour of the older rooms to give you an idea: czcams.com/video/f002xb0og5I/video.html This video is in building 1 but this is the general decor of non-remodeled rooms. We had one viewer who booked building 3 but got upgraded to Building 1. The nice part about the HoJo, it is a hotel. You won't have parking lot noises and it is generally quieter.
When our boys were smaller Grand Legacy (then Ramada Maingate) was one of our go to places. We have stayed in the older rooms and in the newer tower in the back of the hotel. We are excited to return shortly and check out what has changed. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! We have a walking video from the HoJo to Disneyland I will put the link below. To the actual park, it is about 11-13 minutes. When our kids were about 5 years old, they had no issues walking that distance, they were tired but slept good! If you have any more questions feel free to ask. Walk from HoJo to Harbor entry: czcams.com/video/rgwQv2jQgYA/video.html HoJo room tour: czcams.com/video/x8uQxPRMjsU/video.html
Thank you for the information on the hotel! We haven’t stayed there yet but plan to in the future. This ranking was for the hotels right near the harbor entrance to Disneyland! Thank you so much for watching.
You are welcome and if you want a nice little staycation, all of these are great options. Even the hotels we didn't mention, these just happen to be our favorites.
Hi! When we stayed, the grab n go breakfast consisted of: a bottle of water, a danish, a cutie and a granola bar. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you for watching!
There are so many BW's in the area! The BW Anaheim Inn, which is across the street from the Harbor entrance is now serving a hot breakfast in their dining area (Not buffet style yet) and a grab and go breakfast. The Pavilions, which is on Katella, includes a breakfast at Denny's. I just called BW Anaheim Inn to confirm their breakfast options.
I'm looking for a hotel/motel with a kitchenette or maybe even some kind of larger bath tub or spa tub in the room. (On harbor is possible) any recommendations? Have you heard anything about peacock suites?
Are you looking for a kitchenette with a stove top? Stove top with oven? Or just small area with microwave and refrigerator (I know technically that is not a kitchenette). Tropicana has rooms with kitchens, I believe you need to call them to book. However, the tub is standard size. Park Vue Inn has a kitchenette with microwave, sink, and refrigerator. but has a standard size tub. Home 2 Suites on Manchester has a kitchenette but standard tub (we havne't stayed here yet) A specific suite at The Anaheim Hotel has a large tub, we did not have a good stay here and recommend reading the most recent reviews to make a decision on staying there. The JW Marriott Does have a large tub but no kitchenette The new Westin on Katella and Disneyland Drive has room options with a separate tub. The amenities on harbor are very limited due to the age of most of hotels/motels. Happy to help further if you have more questions.
Hi! We go at Christmas time every year. Sometimes we go in late November or early December. We have seen all different types of weather during those times. From very chilly (for California standards) to abnormally warm. One year when we went it was 90 degrees during the day! Another year we went it was in the 50s during the day and even cooler at night. The mornings and evenings are typically much cooler. We always dress in layers for that reason. Hojo is open all year. The year that it was 90 degrees when we went, we happened to be staying at the Hojo. Our boys loved playing at the water park and were warm enough, until the sun started to set. As soon as the sun was no longer in the play area, they got cold. It will really depend on the weather when you are there. Thank you so much for watching!! Please let us know if you have any other questions! -Crystal
I used to love HoJo. We would always get park view rooms which were great, and customer service was great. We used them heavily between 2014 and 2018. But then something happened. Now their prices are WAY too expensive. Especially for their location. I can stay right at the crosswalk with ParkPlace (with free breakfast and room for 5) for the same price as a highway view room at HoJo which offers no breakfast, is a city block walk, and now charges for parking. The value of HoJo has disappeared - and I have no idea why.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We were disappointed that Hojo started charging for parking as well. They were one of the few places that still had free parking. There are so many great options within walking distance now. A lot of the newer properties offer breakfast as well, which we really love. You definitely cannot beat the location of park place inn! So close.
You bring up a good point about bed bugs, they can be anywhere we stay. It is always a good idea to inspect the room for them. We had a friend who stayed a large chain hotel in the Garden Grove area and he didn't realize it had bed bugs. He ended up taking them home and it was an absolute nightmare to eliminate them. Thank you for watching.
Hi there We haven't stayed at Del Sol in a very long time but plan on visiting in the near future. There is nothing wrong with Del Sol it just didn't stand out for us. Parking is very tight. From the photos on Google Reviews, it looks like the rooms have had a slight refresh from when stayed. The following hotels have rooms that sleep 6 people and is reasonably close to the Harbor Entrance. There are many more if you need more suggestions. Park Vue ( We really like this hotel) Grand Legacy (This used to be our old go to hotel and we will be staying there after the first of the year) Howard Johnson should have a suite that sleeps six, call to confirm Alpine Inn, which is located right behind Carsland, we have a video on the room. It was a great room and a great stay. The price was good for the size of the room Hilton Garden Inn on Manchester, we also have a video on this hotel Home 2 Suites, which is right next door to Hilton Garden inn Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance Hyatt House which is on the corner of Harbor and Ball Anaheim Hotel (We did not like our stay at this hotel) Best Western + Mini Suites -We stayed there last week, our main complaint was a lot of traffic noise. We have no problem helping you out, just let us know what questions you have.
Our mini suites video comes out tomorrow and we love the proximity of that hotel to Disneyland. Hojo is one of our favorites as well. Hojo is one of our go to hotels and we have always had a good experience there ourselves. Thank you again for watching!
Hi. New to your channel. Great informative videos, thank you. I reserved desert inn and element for 2 nights June 13 but I am on the fence about desert inn because it looks so outdated…I like that element is newer but desert inn location is better. What would you suggest for our family of 6..I’ve looked at many and the closer ones are sold out…maybe I am missing something…
Oh! That is a rough decision. Being so close to the parks is a wonderful perk. Do you usually take a break back at the hotel? If you take breaks, you may want to consider desert inn. We have stayed there many times and our last stay, the room was not the cleanest. Not to say that you will have a similar experience. That was the first time having that issue there. And you are correct, the rooms are not updated. But if you aren’t spending much time in the room, that may not matter as much. Also, Desert Inn is a motel and Element is a hotel. Not sure if that matters to you or not. But we did hear more noise outside at the Desert Inn. We absolutely loved the Element and we didn’t mind the extra walk. Plus, at Element, they provide a full hot breakfast which can save a lot of money over the course of your trip. We loved the breakfast and they had a lot of different options available. I would consider if the extra walk will be doable with your family and also think about the savings of the included breakfast. It’s a tough decision. Please reach out if you have any other questions and have a wonderful trip!!
Thank you so much!!! I'm not sure if we will take a break.. First time to DL...have always gone to WDW and last time there we did take a break and it was so hard to go back plus we lost a lot of time so I'm leaning towards not leaving but if we do, how efficient are the ART buses and is the element far from the bus stop for one?
@@aguerrerolaw hi! Here is the link for our ART video: Transportation from Your Hotel to Disneyland and How to Ride Anaheim Resort Transportation or ART czcams.com/video/G3wpkq8cScc/video.html It’s fairly reliable from in the early morning hours and the later evening hours. But between 10am-6pm you have to use an app to get picked up, kinda like an Uber or Lyft. We found that during 10am-6pm it was not very efficient. We believe the closest stop for ART near the Element is at The Clementine hotel, which is pretty close to the Element. We totally understand about how long it takes to get places in WDW. Luckily, Disneyland is much easier to get places! Check out our walking video from the Suncoast hotel, it’s directly next door to the Element and gives you a good idea of how long it will take to get to the parks: Suncoast Hilton Anaheim Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel | Real Time Walk to Disneyland czcams.com/video/eHQtaNeeG1o/video.html Let us know if you have any other questions!!
Never ever stay at the motel 6 maingate 😱 big huge roaches crawling everywhere in room. Someone was knocking on our door constantly very creepy!! No maid service either
Wow that is crazy! Before the two of us were married, we were tricked by the "main gate" area thinking we were close to the parks. Not only were we not close, it was one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed in. We don't remember exactly which hotel it was since it was a long time ago, but have it narrowed down to two. At some point we do want to check out the Majestic and it does have a shuttle. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, we appreciate it.
hi i am first time going to disneyland LA me and my husband plus 3 kids we ate staying for a week what can you advice to get a hotel or apartment with the kitchen? something like that thank you in advance for your suggestions and advice
Hi. How exciting! Ok, off the top of my head, the following hotels have kitchenettes. Some only have a microwave and some have a small stove and microwave. Not sure exactly what you are looking for. Home2Suites on Manchester, the Element, Cambria, Tropicana has suites with a kitchen, Desert Palms, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, and Hyatt House. We have videos on all the above listed hotels except Residence Inn and we have not released our Desert Palms video yet. (We did really like that hotel and they also provide included hot breakfast). If we think of anymore with a kitchenette, we will let you know! If you have any other questions, please reach out. Thanks for watching and have a fun trip. ☺️
❣️👋🏻 New subscriber! I found you on my comment you left on our mutual friend A LIFE IN THE PARKS! I lived in California for 20 years but now I live in Orlando and post Disney videos every day on my channel. I look forward to binge watching your videos!
@@AnaheimParkTourist I’m driving on a road trip to Vegas and to Anaheim in a couple of weeks. Maybe our paths will cross! Please let me know if you’re ever in Orlando
Hello, thank you so much for watching and commenting. We have not stayed at Anaheim Majestic yet. It is on our list of places to check out. We do love that they are one of only two hotels in the area that have a dedicated shuttle to the Disneyland resort. That is a huge plus! We have also heard good things about staying there from friends. My coworker stayed there in 2021 and really liked it. Looking at reviews, it seems like the walls may be a bit thin and you can hear the neighbors. We like to use a sound machine in the room and also bring ear plugs just in case. Some similar style hotels, that are walking distance to the parks are Hilton Garden Inn, Wyndham, And Hotel Indigo. We have room tours of all of those on our channel. We also just recently stayed at the Grand Legacy Hotel in their luxury room, and that tower is also a hotel. We will have a room tour video coming out on March 7th for the Grand Legacy. Another hotel that we are staying in on our April trip would be the Desert Palms. It’s a hotel, it’s walking distance and has an included hot breakfast. All of these hotels should be very close in price range. Please let us know if you have any other questions. ☺️
@@MayraAMunoz You are welcome and thank you for watching our videos. Park Vue is great and when you head back at night, you are thankful you are staying so close.
We have stayed at that Embassy Suites but it was quite a while ago. We did enjoy our stay there. When we are staying at a hotel we always check google reviews, Yelp, and trip advisor and we see how the reviews are trending. If they are bad we stay away. This video focused on the hotels between Katella and Ball, basically to the Howard Johnson. We will be updating this list soon.
We have been staying there for 30 years.. but the last time, the cleaning staff left our door ajar and went on break.. we came back for a rest and discovered that anyone could just look in and walk right in! Yes I complained to front desk but what could they do at that point? Was very disturbing! Am staying at Candy Cane next time.
Oh wow, that is awful and I wouldn't be happy one bit. We aren't fans of having anyone enter our rooms to begin with, but then having your door left open is an inexcusable. We were just talking and we wouldn't go back either if it happened to us. I have read reviews at other nearby hotels where people have lost a lot property go missing. It is something we all have to be careful of when staying at a hotel. We had an incident at a Walt Disney World hotel in June where a cast member entered our room at 9pm, while we were asleep. Nobody could explain why they were coming in the room so late. We were told by the individual it was to perform a room check. When we checked with Disney, they said that was way too late for room checks. We can empathize with exactly how you feel. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
@@AnaheimParkTourist Gosh..having someone enter your room at night is just as bad..Invasion of privacy on vacation is unsettling. I was crushed because I loved the HOJO so much. That was our second home away from home. The Front desk made a comment that they were just taking a break and were expecting maintenance to enter shortly to change a light bulb.. I said it was totally unacceptable and no guests door should ever be left open or unlocked. Will be anxious to see Candy Canes new rooms next Spring when the remodel is completed. We have never stayed there before.
It is a shame that HoJo didn't make a better attempt to save you as a customer, especially since you were a long term customer. My opinion is, if someone isn't performing work in your room, the door should be secured. People that need to perform work have master keys and can enter when needed. We are really excited about the Candy Cane. We have been following the progress on social media and it looks like the updates are going to be really nice. The older rooms were dated but the place was quiet, clean, and the staff was very friendly. If you are looking for a hotel replacement for Hojo, check out Wyndham on the corner of Harbor and Katella. The manager, Ozzy, is super nice and his staff are friendly. We had an issue at another hotel last year, Wyndham remembered us, and put us in a quiet corner of the hotel. It is about the same distance as Hojo. Another nice motel replacement is Alpine Inn. We were shocked how nice it was. The staff were super friendly and like Candy Cane, they offer returning guest discounts if you call. However, HoJo beds I think are more comfortable then these to hotel/motels. We have videos on both in case you want to check them out.
Hello, we are from the UK and have had to push our September 2021 trip back to june 2021.We want to stay at Best western stovell, have you ever stayed or have any thoughts on this resort
I am sorry to hear that you had to push your trip back. We haven't stayed at Stovall's yet but it is the same owner as the other Best Westerns in the area (Mini Suites, Park Place Inn, Pavilions). We are trying to stay there but not sure when we can. We were just trying to sort out hotels for our October trip and we discovered that t a number of hotels are already booked! What I can say: The walk in the morning is about 1 mile. You cannot cut through the Grand Californian anymore and must enter Downtown Disney near the Disneyland Hotel when going to either park. On the return trip, you can cut through the Grand Californian making the trip a bit shorter. At the end of the day, it will feel like a long walk. I do have a walking video from Eden Roc, which is across the street from Stovall's, for some reason the video was over exposed. I never released it because the quality wasn't good. If you want to see that, I can send upload and send a link to give you an idea what the walk is like. Stovall's is a motel and not a hotel. There will generally be more parking lot noise since the room entrances are outside and face the parking lot. We have stayed at the Mini Suites and Park Place Inn and both were very comfortable motels. I would expect the same from Stovall's since they are the same owner. We do know Stovall's has a fan base and love it there. We have never heard of any major complaint either. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope this helps a bit and let us know if you have more questions.
Oh great looking forward to that.Have also looked at Howard Johnson but a little worried about being near the freeway? Its only 2 of us travelling and we are middle-aged so preferably looking for somewhere quiet. Our travel agent has booked us into the camelot but we can change once more hotels release dates
The Howard Johnson is surprisingly quiet. The only time you hear the highway is when you are on the balcony. A park view room is even quieter and you can view the fireworks from your room. The Camelot is a good motel, it is the same owner as the Tropicana. We have stayed there in the past and enjoyed it. The Camelot is about a 5-7 minute walk to the Disneyland Resort.
You guys have any recommendations for suites? We are a family of six planning an upcoming trip but a standard hotel room is obviously a little too small. All the kids are small (7 and under), so we don't need anything massive, but we're a Florida family so Disneyland planning is new to us!
Hi, thanks for commenting. A lot of this depends on your budget. Disneyland area motels/hotels are so much more expensive than WDW. I am assuming you want to stay in a walking distance hotel. When I say that, I assume right on harbor. Harbor and Katella offer more options. If you stay further out you have more options but will need to drive in or take a shuttle. The one hotel we mentioned that is very expensive, but probably equivalent to a suite price is the courtyard Marriott on South Harbor. This hotel is brand new and the room configurations may work for your family. It does run 350-450 a night and has an amazing water park. We haven’t stayed here but the hotel looks nice and this would probably be our number 1 choice. On the budget side of things. You might hear more noise from your neighbors. You can hear people walking above you . These are older places Castle Inn and Suites (we should have a regular motel room video up in August). Rooms have been renovated in the last few years. It is a further walk, about 7-10 min. Desert Inn and Suites. Much closer to Disneyland but rooms are old and not renovated. At the mid point Grand Legacy offers suites and I believe it’s in the older tower that was built approximately 2013. Many people think it’s original from the 50s, it’s not. We stayed in one in 2014 and we had no complaints. However, they did recently build a new tower and they have a rooftop bar, The Fifth, which has loud music until 11pm. Check trip advisor reviews, some with small children do complain about this. Alpine Inn and Suites: we actually have a suite booked there for a trip in August. The prices seem fair and this was always the place Crystal stayed at when she was a kid. It is on Katella but right at Harbor. We are not sure what this place is like since it’s been way too long, Video for this will be September/October I am guessing More expansive: Tropicana and Camelot: both these motels have recent renovations. They are close to the park. Best Western Mini Suites, the rooms are nice and it is close to the crosswalk. If you watch our Best Western walking video, we walk right past this best Western. You have to be careful when booking, there are 5 best western hotels in the area. Howard Johnson Hotel: my sister stayed in one of their suites and loved it. It’s about a 9 minute walk and it is a true hotel. You can get view rooms. With the age of the children (assuming strollers) I would recommend staying closer. It will make mid-day breaks much easier. We are actually at WDW right now and I am typing this on a phone, so please forgive my typos. I hope this at least gets you started. If you want you can pick a few hotels and we can help answer any questions for you.
@@AnaheimParkTourist you have TREMENDOUSLY helped me and my party of 8 as well. We go 7/15-19 and had the clementine booked. Out of curiosity I started to check for CZcams videos and omg, issues from roaches, let’s call em long term residents and a murder so I cancelled. I cannot thank you enough though! I’d love to share our experience after our visit.
@@Lizlunarojas Hi Liz! Where did you end up choosing to stay? We would love to hear how your trip went when you get back! We will be in the parks right before your trip. If you have any other questions, please let us know. We hope you all have a wonderful time at Disneyland!!
I will throw this caveat in, parking is a bit tight everywhere. Howard Johnson just recently started to charge for parking, but their lot is decent. Spaces aren't too small. Park Vue has diagonal and standard parking, and it is pretty good. Note, they only have an open lobby 7am-11pm. Tropicana has a mix of Diagonal spots and your standard spot. Candy Cane is still close for their renovation. The three probably have some of the better parking on Harbor. BW+ has recently started valet offsite, which I am not a fan of. -Jim
You are welcome! We are never 100 percent happy with hotel parking lots but hope this helps. For HoJo, we always park on the pool side, closest to Harbor and I5.
Well, my top 5 thru 1 would be the Candy Cane Inn. I don't stay anywhere else if I have a choice, regardless of price. Being a solo visitor, I appreciate the shuttle that insures I don't have to walk all by myself and risk anything, but more than having FREE transportation to and from the parks, I don't have to pay for parking my car, "resort fees" OR breakfast. I really have a problem with paying for parking when I am paying you to stay at your hotel/motel and what the heck are "resort fees"??? Candy Cane Inn doesn't charge for any of these things. I have been staying since I was a child and there were those big fat candy canes at the front of the hotel and I am 64 now. I went in October of 2021 and as they were closed for renovations, stayed at another hotel. To avoid paying for parking and "resort fees" I stayed over 2 miles away, which meant I had to park at a Disney parking lot and take their shuttle, so I actually ended up paying for parking anyways, but I will be danged if I am staying at ANY place that is going to charge me for using their parking lot when I am a paying customer. The other places may be nice, but I will stick with the Candy Cane. I am SO excited to see their renovations and will be staying there on my next trip! I won't go back to Disneyland until they are open again.
Candy Cane is a great hotel and we are very much looking forward to seeing their renovation updates! Hopefully they open soon . We also have friends that are huge Candy Cane fans that will only spend the night at Candy Cane for all of the reasons you listed. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Hi! Yes. A lot of the surrounding hotels and motels near Disneyland have resort fees/parking fees or a combination of both. Some places are very upfront about the fees and some are not. Thank you for watching! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Correct, a lot people use this term loosely. It is kind like Kleenex is a term for bathroom tissue or Band-Aid for bandages. You aren't being nitpicky, we understand. We are picking our favorite Harbor hotels and using the term Good Neighbor as a search term since we are a small CZcams channel that focuses on Disneyland Travel. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
We always encourage everyone to read the reviews and see how the hotels are trending in the reviews for the last six months. That should give you an idea what the hotel has been like. Every hotel is susceptible to bed bugs or other issues, even the Disney properties. Thank you for watching.
@@AnaheimParkTourist no kit every hotel has bed bugs that’s why you do research before going. I’ve been staying in the same 3 hotels for years and never had any issues or on yelp saying they had bed bugs. Your doing a review saying that those are the best hotels yet that’s not true because when you look on yelp it stating something big different if your going to be honest tell the truth. For people that can’t do research themselves
Hi there, We are basing our opinions based on our overall experience over the last 20+ years of staying in the area. We pay for everything and we are not sponsored. Our videos are based on our experience, just like yelp reviews or trip advisor reviews are based on other peoples opinions and experience. However, I am well aware of people creating fake reviews for a number of different reasons. That is why we have said on a number of different videos and comments you always need to follow trends on internet reviews. Trends will indicate positive or negatives. Our experiences are based on our authentic stay at the hotel, which we paid for. Once again we have never been compensated for any of our videos except for CZcams ad revenue. You can have a completely different experience staying at a hotel than us, based on environmentals, other guests, or maintenance issues. People can agree or disagree with our opinions, such as you. That is okay we are one source out of many difference sources for finding hotels. For instance we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and had cold water in our shower. A viewer of our channel stayed at the Wyndham many times, had great stays, but one stay a side show took place at Harbor and Katella which negatively affected their stay. Both cases were different factors. Here is an article stating that the on property Disney hotels had bed bugs. This happened at the Grand Californian, which is the most expensive hotel on Disney Property. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/disneyland-hotel-pays-100000-settle-bedbug-lawsuit/ We personally conduct a thorough inspection of the room to look for bed bugs after seeing what he dealt with first hand.
When we rank something we are purposely real picky. Hotels are a major expense when visiting Disneyland and we want to share what we know about each hotel to help people make an informed decision. We did say that there is nothing wrong with the other hotels on Harbor. The hotel we picked were our favorites based on our personal preferences and our own opinion. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
I am glad you mentioned Candy Cane Inn. I saw that on the list of Good Neighbor Hotels and the name intrigued me. I have always wondered what it was like. Maybe I will have to check it out sometime when they reopen post refurbishment. Thanks for this list. This will be a very helpful resource!
When Candy Cane opens we want to stay there and check out the remodeled rooms. We are excited to see it. Picking a room in the Disneyland area is real tough and we hope all of our tours and videos help with that.
I would love to see names listed in description. Its so hard if I miss the name of hotels
Yes! I have to scroll back through the videos every time to remember the names. 😬😬😬
Problem with that is people will read the list then not watch the video. They Want the video to be watched
Crystal, I'm with you, I like to feel welcome when I check In! I'm gonna be watching this video again for our next Disneyland Trip! Great info guys 😊😊😊👍👍👍
Awesome! Pricing is always the biggest factor where we stay. We try our best to book somewhere reasonable but comfortable.
Great choices here, fantastic information for those who haven’t been often!
There are so many choices and so many variables. We just want to provide information to people who are searching for the right place to stay. Thank you so much for watching.
Such a wealth of information!
LOVE!
Jen xo
So many people have questions about these hotel/motels across the street. Disneyland is a very different beast when booking rooms compared to WDW.
Just came by from the Hojo June 13-17th....Very, very clean, very hospitable and plenty of parking......I booked a double full size room and they graciously provided a two queen room in building one....
Disneyland was great too....Pirates was a walk on at 5pm, and we rode it 3 times in a row......limited park capacity + no social distancing on rides/ with full boats/trains/coasters = one of the best trips ever....
We are so happy that you had a great stay at HoJo and happy you got free upgrade to building 1. We have stayed in the "older" double rooms, they are nice, but the newly remodeled are even better.
Wow, that is crazy about the short lines. We are going again real soon and we have heard that the park gets empty in the evening. We hope that trend continues throughout the summer. The short lines make up for the shorter operating hours. We are also happy you had one of the best trip ever. Our trip on opening weekend was similar, that will go down as one of best trips we have ever taken.
We are all about the Candy Cane Inn! Great topic guys!!!
Thanks! Candy Cane is a great option.
Awesome video!!! This info will definitely help!!!
The two of us are so happy you found the information valuable. We appreciate it and if you have questions please let us know. Thank you for watching.
This is my favorite video helped so much i picked HO-JO Hotel thank you guys
You are welcome! I thought I responded to this comment! I hope you enjoy your stay at the HoJo.
I heard an idea from another CZcamsr to take the ironing board, throw a towel over it and use that as a table. Pull up the chairs or use the bed as a seat. I have reservations in November for the Candy Cane Inn and I can’t wait!
That is a great idea for a table and thanks for sharing! Out of all the hotel rooms I have been in, I have never thought of that. Just a heads up on Candy Cane, they have delayed their re-opening a couple of times. Make back up plans just in case they don't open in November. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
@@AnaheimParkTourist I pretty much kicked myself for not thinking of that as well. 😂 I usually travel solo anyway so I end up eating at the desk if necessary, but when my friends and I go, it would be nice to have another table. Yes, I’ve already made alternate reservations just in case. Thank you!
I like the warm and welcoming feel, too!!!!! Hojo is my number one also:)
I told Jim that I am not the only one! Hojo is usually our first hotel we check when booking a trip because we love it so much.
@@AnaheimParkTourist it's always our first place to check.
The only one of these I’ve stayed at is the Candy Cane Inn and I like it. I’m about to stay at the Best Western in a few weeks though! Had this trip booked awhile ago in anticipation that the June 15th opening date for out of state people would be true and thankfully it was!
Welcome home! The BW is a good choice and we loved our stay there. We know a good number of people who lived out of state, who booked at a trip, anticipating Disneyland would open up to out of state visitors. The two of us hope you have an amazing stay and fun trip.
This is so helpful, I definitely would love for those close ones, but would not love an early garbage truck or small parking spots. We have stayed in Candy cane, it needed a remodel! Howard Johnson usually is a nice hotel, nice to know that you liked this one!
All the little motels are quirky! That is why we make these and anyone ever staying in the area knows this. When we were dating, we went to Disneyland and stayed at one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed at in our life. That was back in 99 and we can't remember exactly which hotel it was (we have it narrowed down to two). The names have changed and both motels have been refreshed. I can't imagine arriving by jet for your first ever trip to Disneyland and finding out your accommodations are an utter mess. We know that feeling well.
We stayed at the Fairfield for our first trip and we were happy with our choice 😊
We enjoyed our stay at the Fairfield Inn but we never connected with that hotel. They have amazing views into the park and have a great location. The FFI has a huge following too.
I appreciate your video! I’m a WDW pro but I have never been to DL and I am going for one day in October. I was looking for a decently priced and clean hotel. Because of your recommendation I just changed my stay from castle inn to Howard Johnson even though it is a few more dollars!
The HoJo is a great place to stay. Building 1 and 2 are remodeled and the other buildings are older but still nice. If you want the newest rooms, make sure you book building 1 or 2.We think that the HoJo has one of the most comfortable beds and pillows in the area. The Hojo is our number 1 go to hotel, depending on pricing.
We are actually going to have a Castle Inn video in the next week (we are staying there this weekend). This will be a good compare and contrast.
If you have any Disneyland questions reach out to us here, Twitter, or Instagram. We are happy to help answer any questions you might have.
No sure if you saw our tour of the HoJo, link below:
Howard Johnson Hotel Tour czcams.com/video/x8uQxPRMjsU/video.html
Walk to Disneyland from Howard Johnson czcams.com/video/rgwQv2jQgYA/video.html
Thank you for watching and commenting, have a good evening.
@@AnaheimParkTourist thank you! I just noticed my Expedia and it says building 3-6. Is it significantly worse than building 1-2?
The rooms were clean when I stayed in buildings 3-6 but has been a number of years. While older, it wasn't bad staying there. I scoured the internet to find a room tour of the older rooms to give you an idea: czcams.com/video/f002xb0og5I/video.html This video is in building 1 but this is the general decor of non-remodeled rooms. We had one viewer who booked building 3 but got upgraded to Building 1.
The nice part about the HoJo, it is a hotel. You won't have parking lot noises and it is generally quieter.
@@AnaheimParkTourist thank you so much! I called and got it upgraded for $5 more! I appreciate all your help!
Awesome! Well worth the 5 dollars, you will enjoy the room quite a bit.
The 6am garbage truck wake up call is a pro, not a con.....it gives you plenty of time to shower and get your ROTR boarding pass at 7am....lol
You actually make a great point, early wake up call! haha Thank you for watching.
the grand legacy at the part hotel is also a good hotel because I stayed there and we never had a problem with the staff so I recommend staying there!
When our boys were smaller Grand Legacy (then Ramada Maingate) was one of our go to places. We have stayed in the older rooms and in the newer tower in the back of the hotel. We are excited to return shortly and check out what has changed. Thank you for watching!
How far is the walk from the Hojo to the gate? I know it's a bit further and with little kids I'm curious. Great videos. Thanks.
Thank you! We have a walking video from the HoJo to Disneyland I will put the link below. To the actual park, it is about 11-13 minutes. When our kids were about 5 years old, they had no issues walking that distance, they were tired but slept good! If you have any more questions feel free to ask.
Walk from HoJo to Harbor entry: czcams.com/video/rgwQv2jQgYA/video.html
HoJo room tour: czcams.com/video/x8uQxPRMjsU/video.html
Candy Cane is my favorite. I am excited for them to reopen.
We love Candy Cane as well. Hopefully they will be open soon,
The Holiday Inn Express plus Suites on Harbor was really nice
Thank you for the information on the hotel! We haven’t stayed there yet but plan to in the future. This ranking was for the hotels right near the harbor entrance to Disneyland! Thank you so much for watching.
@@AnaheimParkTourist you're welcome 😊
thanks for doing this ranking. we always drive by these hotels and wonder what it would be to stay next to the Disneyland resort some time. ☺️
You are welcome and if you want a nice little staycation, all of these are great options. Even the hotels we didn't mention, these just happen to be our favorites.
Always great feedback and helpful! What’s in the grab n go bag breakfast Best Western provides?
Hi! When we stayed, the grab n go breakfast consisted of: a bottle of water, a danish, a cutie and a granola bar. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you for watching!
I was told its a denny's breakfast ticket now. Free grand slam 😄
There are so many BW's in the area! The BW Anaheim Inn, which is across the street from the Harbor entrance is now serving a hot breakfast in their dining area (Not buffet style yet) and a grab and go breakfast. The Pavilions, which is on Katella, includes a breakfast at Denny's. I just called BW Anaheim Inn to confirm their breakfast options.
I'm looking for a hotel/motel with a kitchenette or maybe even some kind of larger bath tub or spa tub in the room. (On harbor is possible) any recommendations?
Have you heard anything about peacock suites?
Are you looking for a kitchenette with a stove top? Stove top with oven? Or just small area with microwave and refrigerator (I know technically that is not a kitchenette).
Tropicana has rooms with kitchens, I believe you need to call them to book. However, the tub is standard size.
Park Vue Inn has a kitchenette with microwave, sink, and refrigerator. but has a standard size tub.
Home 2 Suites on Manchester has a kitchenette but standard tub (we havne't stayed here yet)
A specific suite at The Anaheim Hotel has a large tub, we did not have a good stay here and recommend reading the most recent reviews to make a decision on staying there.
The JW Marriott Does have a large tub but no kitchenette
The new Westin on Katella and Disneyland Drive has room options with a separate tub.
The amenities on harbor are very limited due to the age of most of hotels/motels. Happy to help further if you have more questions.
@ Anaheim Park Tourist Have you went around Chirstmas time? Is the HoJo open during Dec and Jan? Was it too cold for the kids to swim or play there?
Hi! We go at Christmas time every year. Sometimes we go in late November or early December. We have seen all different types of weather during those times. From very chilly (for California standards) to abnormally warm. One year when we went it was 90 degrees during the day! Another year we went it was in the 50s during the day and even cooler at night. The mornings and evenings are typically much cooler. We always dress in layers for that reason.
Hojo is open all year. The year that it was 90 degrees when we went, we happened to be staying at the Hojo. Our boys loved playing at the water park and were warm enough, until the sun started to set. As soon as the sun was no longer in the play area, they got cold. It will really depend on the weather when you are there.
Thank you so much for watching!! Please let us know if you have any other questions! -Crystal
I used to love HoJo. We would always get park view rooms which were great, and customer service was great. We used them heavily between 2014 and 2018. But then something happened. Now their prices are WAY too expensive. Especially for their location. I can stay right at the crosswalk with ParkPlace (with free breakfast and room for 5) for the same price as a highway view room at HoJo which offers no breakfast, is a city block walk, and now charges for parking. The value of HoJo has disappeared - and I have no idea why.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We were disappointed that Hojo started charging for parking as well. They were one of the few places that still had free parking. There are so many great options within walking distance now. A lot of the newer properties offer breakfast as well, which we really love. You definitely cannot beat the location of park place inn! So close.
When the Candy Cane finishes remodeling I hope they remove the bed bugs .
You bring up a good point about bed bugs, they can be anywhere we stay. It is always a good idea to inspect the room for them. We had a friend who stayed a large chain hotel in the Garden Grove area and he didn't realize it had bed bugs. He ended up taking them home and it was an absolute nightmare to eliminate them. Thank you for watching.
I wonder if Shaun Ranks has any input lol! Great info!
I would love to see him rank Harbor hotels! We need to give him a bad time about making videos.
What about the Del Sol Inn? Looking for a hotel where we can squeeze 6 into a room. Camelot is full the week we are there.
Hi there
We haven't stayed at Del Sol in a very long time but plan on visiting in the near future. There is nothing wrong with Del Sol it just didn't stand out for us. Parking is very tight. From the photos on Google Reviews, it looks like the rooms have had a slight refresh from when stayed.
The following hotels have rooms that sleep 6 people and is reasonably close to the Harbor Entrance. There are many more if you need more suggestions.
Park Vue ( We really like this hotel)
Grand Legacy (This used to be our old go to hotel and we will be staying there after the first of the year)
Howard Johnson should have a suite that sleeps six, call to confirm
Alpine Inn, which is located right behind Carsland, we have a video on the room. It was a great room and a great stay. The price was good for the size of the room
Hilton Garden Inn on Manchester, we also have a video on this hotel
Home 2 Suites, which is right next door to Hilton Garden inn
Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance
Hyatt House which is on the corner of Harbor and Ball
Anaheim Hotel (We did not like our stay at this hotel)
Best Western + Mini Suites -We stayed there last week, our main complaint was a lot of traffic noise.
We have no problem helping you out, just let us know what questions you have.
Good tier list. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅
Thanks! We had fun making this video and hope people enjoy seeing are reasons for our top 5 hotels on Harbor.
I like the Best Western mini suites and HoJo .
Our mini suites video comes out tomorrow and we love the proximity of that hotel to Disneyland. Hojo is one of our favorites as well. Hojo is one of our go to hotels and we have always had a good experience there ourselves. Thank you again for watching!
Hi. New to your channel. Great informative videos, thank you. I reserved desert inn and element for 2 nights June 13 but I am on the fence about desert inn because it looks so outdated…I like that element is newer but desert inn location is better. What would you suggest for our family of 6..I’ve looked at many and the closer ones are sold out…maybe I am missing something…
Oh! That is a rough decision. Being so close to the parks is a wonderful perk. Do you usually take a break back at the hotel? If you take breaks, you may want to consider desert inn. We have stayed there many times and our last stay, the room was not the cleanest. Not to say that you will have a similar experience. That was the first time having that issue there. And you are correct, the rooms are not updated. But if you aren’t spending much time in the room, that may not matter as much. Also, Desert Inn is a motel and Element is a hotel. Not sure if that matters to you or not. But we did hear more noise outside at the Desert Inn.
We absolutely loved the Element and we didn’t mind the extra walk. Plus, at Element, they provide a full hot breakfast which can save a lot of money over the course of your trip. We loved the breakfast and they had a lot of different options available.
I would consider if the extra walk will be doable with your family and also think about the savings of the included breakfast. It’s a tough decision. Please reach out if you have any other questions and have a wonderful trip!!
Thank you so much!!! I'm not sure if we will take a break.. First time to DL...have always gone to WDW and last time there we did take a break and it was so hard to go back plus we lost a lot of time so I'm leaning towards not leaving but if we do, how efficient are the ART buses and is the element far from the bus stop for one?
@@aguerrerolaw hi! Here is the link for our ART video: Transportation from Your Hotel to Disneyland and How to Ride Anaheim Resort Transportation or ART
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It’s fairly reliable from in the early morning hours and the later evening hours. But between 10am-6pm you have to use an app to get picked up, kinda like an Uber or Lyft. We found that during 10am-6pm it was not very efficient.
We believe the closest stop for ART near the Element is at The Clementine hotel, which is pretty close to the Element.
We totally understand about how long it takes to get places in WDW. Luckily, Disneyland is much easier to get places! Check out our walking video from the Suncoast hotel, it’s directly next door to the Element and gives you a good idea of how long it will take to get to the parks: Suncoast Hilton Anaheim Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel | Real Time Walk to Disneyland
czcams.com/video/eHQtaNeeG1o/video.html
Let us know if you have any other questions!!
Never ever stay at the motel 6 maingate 😱 big huge roaches crawling everywhere in room. Someone was knocking on our door constantly very creepy!! No maid service either
Wow that is crazy! Before the two of us were married, we were tricked by the "main gate" area thinking we were close to the parks. Not only were we not close, it was one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed in. We don't remember exactly which hotel it was since it was a long time ago, but have it narrowed down to two.
At some point we do want to check out the Majestic and it does have a shuttle. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, we appreciate it.
hi i am first time going to disneyland LA me and my husband plus 3 kids we ate staying for a week what can you advice to get a hotel or apartment with the kitchen? something like that thank you in advance for your suggestions and advice
Hi. How exciting! Ok, off the top of my head, the following hotels have kitchenettes. Some only have a microwave and some have a small stove and microwave. Not sure exactly what you are looking for. Home2Suites on Manchester, the Element, Cambria, Tropicana has suites with a kitchen, Desert Palms, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, and Hyatt House. We have videos on all the above listed hotels except Residence Inn and we have not released our Desert Palms video yet. (We did really like that hotel and they also provide included hot breakfast). If we think of anymore with a kitchenette, we will let you know! If you have any other questions, please reach out. Thanks for watching and have a fun trip. ☺️
@@AnaheimParkTourist thank you 😊
❣️👋🏻 New subscriber!
I found you on my comment you left on our mutual friend A LIFE IN THE PARKS!
I lived in California for 20 years but now I live in Orlando and post Disney videos every day on my channel. I look forward to binge watching your videos!
Thanks! Orlando is so much fun and a great destination. Can't wait to check out some of your videos!
@@AnaheimParkTourist I’m driving on a road trip to Vegas and to Anaheim in a couple of weeks. Maybe our paths will cross! Please let me know if you’re ever in Orlando
We are sneaking off to Orlando next week.
@@AnaheimParkTourist ❣️👌🏻 How fun! I hope to see you around Disney
That sounds great, we are really excited to go.
Have you ever stayed at the anaheim majestic garden Inn? If so, what do you think about it?
Hello, thank you so much for watching and commenting. We have not stayed at Anaheim Majestic yet. It is on our list of places to check out. We do love that they are one of only two hotels in the area that have a dedicated shuttle to the Disneyland resort. That is a huge plus! We have also heard good things about staying there from friends. My coworker stayed there in 2021 and really liked it. Looking at reviews, it seems like the walls may be a bit thin and you can hear the neighbors. We like to use a sound machine in the room and also bring ear plugs just in case.
Some similar style hotels, that are walking distance to the parks are Hilton Garden Inn, Wyndham, And Hotel Indigo. We have room tours of all of those on our channel. We also just recently stayed at the Grand Legacy Hotel in their luxury room, and that tower is also a hotel. We will have a room tour video coming out on March 7th for the Grand Legacy. Another hotel that we are staying in on our April trip would be the Desert Palms. It’s a hotel, it’s walking distance and has an included hot breakfast. All of these hotels should be very close in price range. Please let us know if you have any other questions. ☺️
Thank you so much for your response! I ended up booking at the Park Vue Inn. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great work 👍
@@MayraAMunoz You are welcome and thank you for watching our videos. Park Vue is great and when you head back at night, you are thankful you are staying so close.
What about Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange??
We have stayed at that Embassy Suites but it was quite a while ago. We did enjoy our stay there. When we are staying at a hotel we always check google reviews, Yelp, and trip advisor and we see how the reviews are trending. If they are bad we stay away.
This video focused on the hotels between Katella and Ball, basically to the Howard Johnson. We will be updating this list soon.
Hello 👋 awesome videos! Sweet couple 🤩Random question, are you wearing pedometers on your shirts or some type of microphone?
Thank you!! Those are a microphones we are wearing. I (Crystal) tend to talk too softly on the camera and need a boost! Thank you for watching!
@@AnaheimParkTourist Ohhh ok, very cool thx 🙏
@@MinaMina-gs5uo You are welcome!
We have been staying there for 30 years.. but the last time, the cleaning staff left our door ajar and went on break.. we came back for a rest and discovered that anyone could just look in and walk right in! Yes I complained to front desk but what could they do at that point? Was very disturbing! Am staying at Candy Cane next time.
Oh wow, that is awful and I wouldn't be happy one bit. We aren't fans of having anyone enter our rooms to begin with, but then having your door left open is an inexcusable. We were just talking and we wouldn't go back either if it happened to us. I have read reviews at other nearby hotels where people have lost a lot property go missing. It is something we all have to be careful of when staying at a hotel.
We had an incident at a Walt Disney World hotel in June where a cast member entered our room at 9pm, while we were asleep. Nobody could explain why they were coming in the room so late. We were told by the individual it was to perform a room check. When we checked with Disney, they said that was way too late for room checks.
We can empathize with exactly how you feel. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
@@AnaheimParkTourist Gosh..having someone enter your room at night is just as bad..Invasion of privacy on vacation is unsettling. I was crushed because I loved the HOJO so much. That was our second home away from home. The Front desk made a comment that they were just taking a break and were expecting maintenance to enter shortly to change a light bulb.. I said it was totally unacceptable and no guests door should ever be left open or unlocked. Will be anxious to see Candy Canes new rooms next Spring when the remodel is completed. We have never stayed there before.
It is a shame that HoJo didn't make a better attempt to save you as a customer, especially since you were a long term customer. My opinion is, if someone isn't performing work in your room, the door should be secured. People that need to perform work have master keys and can enter when needed.
We are really excited about the Candy Cane. We have been following the progress on social media and it looks like the updates are going to be really nice. The older rooms were dated but the place was quiet, clean, and the staff was very friendly.
If you are looking for a hotel replacement for Hojo, check out Wyndham on the corner of Harbor and Katella. The manager, Ozzy, is super nice and his staff are friendly. We had an issue at another hotel last year, Wyndham remembered us, and put us in a quiet corner of the hotel. It is about the same distance as Hojo.
Another nice motel replacement is Alpine Inn. We were shocked how nice it was. The staff were super friendly and like Candy Cane, they offer returning guest discounts if you call.
However, HoJo beds I think are more comfortable then these to hotel/motels. We have videos on both in case you want to check them out.
Hello, we are from the UK and have had to push our September 2021 trip back to june 2021.We want to stay at Best western stovell, have you ever stayed or have any thoughts on this resort
I am sorry to hear that you had to push your trip back. We haven't stayed at Stovall's yet but it is the same owner as the other Best Westerns in the area (Mini Suites, Park Place Inn, Pavilions).
We are trying to stay there but not sure when we can. We were just trying to sort out hotels for our October trip and we discovered that t a number of hotels are already booked!
What I can say: The walk in the morning is about 1 mile. You cannot cut through the Grand Californian anymore and must enter Downtown Disney near the Disneyland Hotel when going to either park. On the return trip, you can cut through the Grand Californian making the trip a bit shorter. At the end of the day, it will feel like a long walk. I do have a walking video from Eden Roc, which is across the street from Stovall's, for some reason the video was over exposed. I never released it because the quality wasn't good. If you want to see that, I can send upload and send a link to give you an idea what the walk is like.
Stovall's is a motel and not a hotel. There will generally be more parking lot noise since the room entrances are outside and face the parking lot. We have stayed at the Mini Suites and Park Place Inn and both were very comfortable motels. I would expect the same from Stovall's since they are the same owner. We do know Stovall's has a fan base and love it there. We have never heard of any major complaint either.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope this helps a bit and let us know if you have more questions.
We will have a video in the fall on Stovall's. We have been wanting to stay there and just booked a room in October.
Oh great looking forward to that.Have also looked at Howard Johnson but a little worried about being near the freeway? Its only 2 of us travelling and we are middle-aged so preferably looking for somewhere quiet. Our travel agent has booked us into the camelot but we can change once more hotels release dates
The Howard Johnson is surprisingly quiet. The only time you hear the highway is when you are on the balcony. A park view room is even quieter and you can view the fireworks from your room. The Camelot is a good motel, it is the same owner as the Tropicana. We have stayed there in the past and enjoyed it. The Camelot is about a 5-7 minute walk to the Disneyland Resort.
You guys have any recommendations for suites? We are a family of six planning an upcoming trip but a standard hotel room is obviously a little too small. All the kids are small (7 and under), so we don't need anything massive, but we're a Florida family so Disneyland planning is new to us!
Hi, thanks for commenting. A lot of this depends on your budget. Disneyland area motels/hotels are so much more expensive than WDW. I am assuming you want to stay in a walking distance hotel. When I say that, I assume right on harbor. Harbor and Katella offer more options. If you stay further out you have more options but will need to drive in or take a shuttle.
The one hotel we mentioned that is very expensive, but probably equivalent to a suite price is the courtyard Marriott on South Harbor. This hotel is brand new and the room configurations may work for your family. It does run 350-450 a night and has an amazing water park. We haven’t stayed here but the hotel looks nice and this would probably be our number 1 choice.
On the budget side of things. You might hear more noise from your neighbors. You can hear people walking above you . These are older places
Castle Inn and Suites (we should have a regular motel room video up in August). Rooms have been renovated in the last few years. It is a further walk, about 7-10 min.
Desert Inn and Suites. Much closer to Disneyland but rooms are old and not renovated.
At the mid point
Grand Legacy offers suites and I believe it’s in the older tower that was built approximately 2013. Many people think it’s original from the 50s, it’s not. We stayed in one in 2014 and we had no complaints. However, they did recently build a new tower and they have a rooftop bar, The Fifth, which has loud music until 11pm. Check trip advisor reviews, some with small children do complain about this.
Alpine Inn and Suites: we actually have a suite booked there for a trip in August. The prices seem fair and this was always the place Crystal stayed at when she was a kid. It is on Katella but right at Harbor. We are not sure what this place is like since it’s been way too long, Video for this will be September/October I am guessing
More expansive:
Tropicana and Camelot: both these motels have recent renovations. They are close to the park.
Best Western Mini Suites, the rooms are nice and it is close to the crosswalk. If you watch our Best Western walking video, we walk right past this best Western. You have to be careful when booking, there are 5 best western hotels in the area.
Howard Johnson Hotel: my sister stayed in one of their suites and loved it. It’s about a 9 minute walk and it is a true hotel. You can get view rooms.
With the age of the children (assuming strollers) I would recommend staying closer. It will make mid-day breaks much easier.
We are actually at WDW right now and I am typing this on a phone, so please forgive my typos. I hope this at least gets you started. If you want you can pick a few hotels and we can help answer any questions for you.
@@AnaheimParkTourist This was the most amazing response I've ever gotten on any social media, thank you guys so much!
@@mypaperguitar you’re very welcome! Happy to help. Let us know if you have any questions!! (You made our day!)
@@AnaheimParkTourist you have TREMENDOUSLY helped me and my party of 8 as well. We go 7/15-19 and had the clementine booked. Out of curiosity I started to check for CZcams videos and omg, issues from roaches, let’s call em long term residents and a murder so I cancelled. I cannot thank you enough though! I’d love to share our experience after our visit.
@@Lizlunarojas Hi Liz! Where did you end up choosing to stay? We would love to hear how your trip went when you get back! We will be in the parks right before your trip. If you have any other questions, please let us know. We hope you all have a wonderful time at Disneyland!!
Of your picks whom did you like best for parking?
I will throw this caveat in, parking is a bit tight everywhere. Howard Johnson just recently started to charge for parking, but their lot is decent. Spaces aren't too small. Park Vue has diagonal and standard parking, and it is pretty good. Note, they only have an open lobby 7am-11pm. Tropicana has a mix of Diagonal spots and your standard spot. Candy Cane is still close for their renovation. The three probably have some of the better parking on Harbor.
BW+ has recently started valet offsite, which I am not a fan of.
-Jim
@@AnaheimParkTourist Big Thank You!
You are welcome! We are never 100 percent happy with hotel parking lots but hope this helps. For HoJo, we always park on the pool side, closest to Harbor and I5.
Howard Johnson Hotel on Harbor is the Hotel I am talking about.
Thanks, we were going to ask!
Well, my top 5 thru 1 would be the Candy Cane Inn. I don't stay anywhere else if I have a choice, regardless of price. Being a solo visitor, I appreciate the shuttle that insures I don't have to walk all by myself and risk anything, but more than having FREE transportation to and from the parks, I don't have to pay for parking my car, "resort fees" OR breakfast. I really have a problem with paying for parking when I am paying you to stay at your hotel/motel and what the heck are "resort fees"??? Candy Cane Inn doesn't charge for any of these things. I have been staying since I was a child and there were those big fat candy canes at the front of the hotel and I am 64 now. I went in October of 2021 and as they were closed for renovations, stayed at another hotel. To avoid paying for parking and "resort fees" I stayed over 2 miles away, which meant I had to park at a Disney parking lot and take their shuttle, so I actually ended up paying for parking anyways, but I will be danged if I am staying at ANY place that is going to charge me for using their parking lot when I am a paying customer. The other places may be nice, but I will stick with the Candy Cane. I am SO excited to see their renovations and will be staying there on my next trip! I won't go back to Disneyland until they are open again.
Candy Cane is a great hotel and we are very much looking forward to seeing their renovation updates! Hopefully they open soon . We also have friends that are huge Candy Cane fans that will only spend the night at Candy Cane for all of the reasons you listed. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
A motel has a resort fee?
Hi! Yes. A lot of the surrounding hotels and motels near Disneyland have resort fees/parking fees or a combination of both. Some places are very upfront about the fees and some are not. Thank you for watching! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
My favorite one is the one that has the best deal for the time I am going! HAHAHAHAHA! LIKE 23. 👍👍👍👍
So true! We have our go to list, especially when trying to stay under a certain amount. If we want cheap, we usually stay in Orange and Uber in.
How far is this hotel to the park entrance?
Which hotel in particular? All of these are relatively close, 5-7 min walks to security.
@@AnaheimParkTourist sorry I forgot to typed , howard johonson
It’s about 9 minutes, here is the walk czcams.com/video/rgwQv2jQgYA/video.html
Not to nitpick, but Desert Inn & Suites and Park View are NOT Disney Good Neighbor hotels. Just FYI.
Correct, a lot people use this term loosely. It is kind like Kleenex is a term for bathroom tissue or Band-Aid for bandages. You aren't being nitpicky, we understand. We are picking our favorite Harbor hotels and using the term Good Neighbor as a search term since we are a small CZcams channel that focuses on Disneyland Travel. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
I would do research on yelp beofore talking about a hotel because some of the hotel you names had bed bugs and that’s discussing
We always encourage everyone to read the reviews and see how the hotels are trending in the reviews for the last six months. That should give you an idea what the hotel has been like. Every hotel is susceptible to bed bugs or other issues, even the Disney properties. Thank you for watching.
@@AnaheimParkTourist no kit every hotel has bed bugs that’s why you do research before going. I’ve been staying in the same 3 hotels for years and never had any issues or on yelp saying they had bed bugs. Your doing a review saying that those are the best hotels yet that’s not true because when you look on yelp it stating something big different if your going to be honest tell the truth. For people that can’t do research themselves
Hi there,
We are basing our opinions based on our overall experience over the last 20+ years of staying in the area. We pay for everything and we are not sponsored. Our videos are based on our experience, just like yelp reviews or trip advisor reviews are based on other peoples opinions and experience. However, I am well aware of people creating fake reviews for a number of different reasons. That is why we have said on a number of different videos and comments you always need to follow trends on internet reviews. Trends will indicate positive or negatives.
Our experiences are based on our authentic stay at the hotel, which we paid for. Once again we have never been compensated for any of our videos except for CZcams ad revenue. You can have a completely different experience staying at a hotel than us, based on environmentals, other guests, or maintenance issues. People can agree or disagree with our opinions, such as you. That is okay we are one source out of many difference sources for finding hotels.
For instance we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and had cold water in our shower. A viewer of our channel stayed at the Wyndham many times, had great stays, but one stay a side show took place at Harbor and Katella which negatively affected their stay. Both cases were different factors.
Here is an article stating that the on property Disney hotels had bed bugs. This happened at the Grand Californian, which is the most expensive hotel on Disney Property. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/disneyland-hotel-pays-100000-settle-bedbug-lawsuit/
We personally conduct a thorough inspection of the room to look for bed bugs after seeing what he dealt with first hand.
I just finished watching your video & you guys sound so picky 😳🙄👀🤷🤦
When we rank something we are purposely real picky. Hotels are a major expense when visiting Disneyland and we want to share what we know about each hotel to help people make an informed decision. We did say that there is nothing wrong with the other hotels on Harbor. The hotel we picked were our favorites based on our personal preferences and our own opinion. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
It’s called a review for a reason, and for someone that constantly watches their videos u sound picky but don’t worry Raquel Jesus still loves you 🌟
Best Western Plus Park Place Inn - Mini Suites
1544 S. Harbor Boulevard Anaheim, California 92802 United States
That looks like the correct address!