Private entrance to Disney's California Adventure Park With its Craftsman-inspired architecture and artistic decor, the 745-room Disney's... more »
Private entrance to Disney's California Adventure Park With its Craftsman-inspired architecture and artistic decor, the 745-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa recalls the state's early days. However, the hotel's amenities are decidedly 21st century. In addition to its three restaurants?the award-winning Napa Rose Restaurant, charming Storytellers Cafe and convenient Whitewater Snacks?the hotel offers a wealth of opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Highlights include a pair of heated pools, one with a themed water slide, and the full-service Mandara Spa. But perhaps its greatest feature is its location. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa stands within Disney's California Adventure Park?and provides its guests with a private entrance gate into the park.. Put yourself in the center of Disneyland Resort and enjoy premium accommodations and rich dining experiences within a warm, relaxing environment that fosters the building of lifetime memories. The location puts you within walking distance of both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District, Impressive array of amenities and impeccable service, 745 well-appointed rooms, Business center and conference facilities, Grand timbers and authentic landscapes subtly reflect Disney touches.. Immerse yourself in rich detail and refined decor inspired by the style and architecture of the early 20th Century Arts and Crafts era. Standard Rooms and Suites are each generously sized, well-appointed and offer the award-winning services you expect from a Hotel of the Disneyland? Resort. Additional amenities are available to Guests staying on the Concierge level.. From pools to a modern fitness center, complement your experience at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa with an array of recreational activities for the entire family. Mandara Spa at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Immerse yourself in ancient traditions of relaxation with world-class pampering and personal service. Specialized massages, exotic therapies and a wide array of services ensure you a still mind and joyful heart. Fountain Pool: Take a dip in this peaceful pool oasis, complete with an artisan-crafted turtle fountain. Redwood Pool: Enjoy a whimsical escape as you splash down the Redwood Tree-themed waterslide. Pinocchio's Workshop: Enjoy a night out and treat children ages 5-12 to an evening of arts and crafts, computer games, Disney movies, dinner and snacks with a caring, licensed supervisor in an environment created for them (available to Resort Hotel Guests; additional fee), Guest Laundry Facilities, For an additional Fee.. Full-Service Spa: Mandara Spa featuring specialty massages, manicures, pedicures and a relaxing Tea Pavillion. Live Music: Piano Playing in the Great Hall, Storytelling at the Great Hearth. Tours: Special "Art of the Craft" hotel artisan/architecture tour.. Special Offer at the Disneyland Resort Hotels (only valid for hotel stays purchased together as a package with a flight, car or flight & car). Stay and Play with a 4th Night Free: 4th Night Free hotel offer is applicable for the three hotels of the Disneyland Resort for arrivals from 8/19/07 through 12/12/07. Travel must be booked by 11/12/07 and completed by 12/15/07. Upon a minimum three (3) paid consecutive-nights stay at a participating hotel, a fourth (4th) free night will be added and must be consecutive to the three (3) nights stayed. Limited to one (1) free night per package/reservation. Blackout dates of 11/20/07 -11/24/07 and other restrictions apply. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. .
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Besides the resort's location, DGC also offers a level of luxury and themeing previously unseen in any Disney hotel in California. Guests have been enjoying the Disney Touch at the Disneyland Hotel and, more recently, Disney's Pacifica Hotel (now Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel), but not with the attention to detail available at DGC. DGC has often been compared to Disney's Wilderness Lodge (WL) in Walt Disney World, a comparison that, while understandable, does not give credit to the differences between the two resorts. Besides the use of exposed timbers (fiberglass though they may be), the design of the two hotels is really quite dissimilar. The Arts and Crafts style of DGC is quite a bit more refined than the rustic National Parks inspired design of WL. While the lobbies of both hotels are equally impressive, the lobby of WL is on such a grand scale that the visitor feels dwarfed by comparison. I have no idea what the proportions of the lobbies of these hotels are, but the DGC lobby feels - if not smaller - certainly more cozy. More in a human scale. A really good illustration of this is the differences in the fireplaces. The WL fireplace, styled to resemble sediment rock, is several stories high and has a firebox you can practically stand upright in. In front of this fireplace are several rows of rocking chairs. By contrast, the DGC fireplace is only about the size you would find in a large home. It is stone carved in lines reminiscent of Art Deco design, and is tucked in a corner surrounded by a few rocking chairs and overstuffed armchairs.
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Inspired by the classic Craftsman-style architecture of early California, this rustically elegant hotel is simply a work of art. Amazing theme park and Downtown Disney District views; storytelling at the Great Hearth; art of the craft tour; exclusive entrance into Disney's California Adventure; three swimming pools; incredible restaurants; Spa and Fitness Center, high speed Internet access in all rooms; 24-hour room service; shops. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel boasts 20,000 square feet of total meeting space, featuring the 12,000 sq. ft. Sequoia Ballroom. 18 breakout rooms, outdoor meeting spaces and two convention registration centers solely dedicated to business group needs. Anaheim, California.
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33 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Paid a lot of money for a room with a park view -only room available- which was partially obstructed by a construction site. Asked to have our luggage stowed while we waited for our room and the bell service made us wait over 35 minutes. Storyteller's cafe was nice. Probably the only highlight of the hotel.
Pool was nice, our son loved the water slide, except that there was only ONE poolside service waitress for about 200 guests. Other guests were getting upset with her (poor woman, wasn't her fault) and she said the other waiter was having car problems. So they have a wait staff of TWO serving 200 guests?
The room was not impressive. The amenities were no better than other nearby hotels.
Yes it's close to the parks and Disney shopping -but other hotels have shuttles that get you there just as fast and are much more service oriented than this one.
There is just not the level of excellence here that I expect from a hotel charging these prices. I wouln't recommend it and I certainly wouldn't stay there again.
Hotel is absolutely beautiful. Staff is
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Posted Jun 11, 2008
Excellent
Hotel is absolutely beautiful. Staff is perfect. Rooms immaculate. Downtown Disney View Room is the best. Food excellent. Expensive to stay, but worth every penny you spend for the location. Only draw back was not being able to check-in to our rooms ...
Disney's Grand Californian is an awesome place to stay during your Disneyland trip. The Craftsman Style Hotel is magnificent. I have stayed there about six times. Check-in can be annoying since rooms may not be ready. We didn't get into our room until after six on our last stay. They will check your bags at the bell stand and you can head to the park or the pool before you get a chance to get checked-in. We prefer the Downtown Disney view vs. the Californian Adventure view since sometimes there is entertainment below and you can enjoy a glass of wine on your balcony. The staff are friendly and helpful. The concierge desk is available to make reservations for dining in the parks. We check-in and go directly to the desk to get our reservation for the Blue Bayou the next day. Rooms are fairly small but nicely decorated. The rates do keep going up and as an annual passholder I really don't see the value since you don't get a better deal than anyone else can get, but we do love the hotel experience. I don't recommend the Concierge Level since it is pricey and there was really no amazing benefits. They really have no motivation to provide added value since the hotel is always full and there is not much competetion and you can sense the "if you don't like it, go somewhere else attitude" once in awhile. I can't help it though, I'm sure I'll go back and they know it.
The best part of the hotel is the
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Posted Feb 25, 2008
Good
The best part of the hotel is the location, you can walk directly into Disney's California Adventure from the hotel. This is the closest hotel to both parks.
Excellent view from the room - we could view both the pool and California...
Being a single mom, it is difficult to
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Posted Nov 02, 2007
Excellent
Being a single mom, it is difficult to take two kids to Disneyland by myself. The Grand Californian makes it easy. We had a room on the concierge level over looking the park and pool this trip which is a treat in and of itself. From Breakfast in...
What a magical experience from
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Posted Oct 15, 2007
Excellent
What a magical experience from beginning to end. Our stay was totally enjoyable in all aspects. Although the Grand California Hotel is pricey, you get what you pay for and it's worth the extra dollars to add to the whole Disney experience. We...
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