Carocamarasa

I need to decide if we will go to the Disneyland Hotel or an outside disney one, but a luxury one, for example the marriot or Hilton.
We eliminate de Grand Californian for a price matter.
What would you recommend me????

janisj

If the Grand Californian doesn't fit in the budget -- I would either stay at the Disneyland hotel or one of the motels across Harbor Blvd from the park entrance. I would NOT stay at either the Marriott or Hilton which are next to the convention center.

Properties across from DL include a couple of Best Westerns and several other totally acceptable places. They are mostly walking distance from the parks.

sf7307

We stayed at the Marriott years ago and it was great - I wouldn't call it a luxury hotel, but it's a nice upscale hotel, and has a great indoor-outdoor pool. Janis, why would you NOT choose the Marriott or Hilton?

janisj

Because they are too far from the parks. Not miles but too far to walk after a long day at DL, and relying on the buses is OK but not all that convenient. Since the OP is asking about alternatives to staying on-site, I just think they are too far.

Probably shouldn't have emphasized the "NOT" since both hotels are fine. I just wouldn't use them if DL was my main reason for being there.

nytraveler

Neither the Marriott nor the Hilton are luxuryhoels - they are standard class business hotels for the convention center - I would give them 3.5*.

sf7307

I agree with nyt, but they're certainly more upscale than the string of motels right across the street from the Disneyland gates! (we've stayed in those, too)

janisj

If they want luxury - it is the Grand Californian. If they don't want "Luxury" but want nice and close to DL . . The the DL Hotel.

Other options are the Paradise Pier (cheaper the the DL Hotel but less convenient) the two Best Westerns or maybe the Carousel Inn

Rich

We enjoyed the Contemporary . . it's on the rail line and the Restruant at the top is great at the end of a day. We also liked the Boardwalk . . it's a short walk to Epcot Center

spirobulldog

Rich
This is DisneyLAND not World.

Rich

Doh . . slaps head . . .