I only booked it for 4 people. I just don't see how a few young children would cause any harm. Just my thought
By the time Celebration Anaheim comes around, my son will be 5 and my daughter 2.I agree with you. But some hotels only allow four and don't make a distinction on the ages and thus require an additional room.
Like if you book a package with Disney (including park tickets and the like) and you enter 5 - they will give you far fewer hotel options than if you said 4. But in that case you kind of have to tell the truth because all of you need tickets (over a certain age).
We just stayed at the Hilton NY in Midtown and there was a stated limited of 4 people per room. So that's how I booked it but there were 5 of us in the room counting the kids and it wasn't a problem for us.
I checked the Anaheim Marriott on Harbour Drive and it appears they only have suites. So they allow up to 6 in a room with two double beds and a sleeper sofa. But for example the Residence Inn at Disneyland requires you to get a suite if you have more than 4 to a room vs. a standard double bed room.
Look outside the official block, you'll save a ton of money.Given the choice, would you guys choose the Hilton $199 or the Hilton Doubletree for $180?
I ask because the Hilton Doubletree seems to be guaranteed 2 Queen/Queen bed SUITE. The Hilton seems to be just double occupancy (with a request for 2 double beds as the only option there was so who knows what we get).
Anyone have any insight from staying on both of these hotels at some point?
Look outside the official block, you'll save a ton of money.
It all depends, are you going alone, or with a group of people. Do you need 2 queen size beds? Are you going to being cos-playing, if so then you may want something closer. You can look out of the block if you don't mind walking extra distance, up to a mile away, from the con. Are you going to be spending alot of money at the con? If you are then find someplace cheaper would be better. I, myself, don't really buy a lot at these conventions and am willing to spend more money to have the closest hotel for the convenience.Given the choice, would you guys choose the Hilton $199 or the Hilton Doubletree for $180?
I ask because the Hilton Doubletree seems to be guaranteed 2 Queen/Queen bed SUITE. The Hilton seems to be just double occupancy (with a request for 2 double beds as the only option there was so who knows what we get).
Anyone have any insight from staying on both of these hotels at some point?
I, on the other hand, do buy a fair amount and like a close hotel so I can walk back and drop stuff off from time to time.It all depends, are you going alone, or with a group of people. Do you need 2 queen size beds? Are you going to being cos-playing, if so then you may want something closer. You can look out of the block if you don't mind walking extra distance, up to a mile away, from the con. Are you going to be spending alot of money at the con? If you are then find someplace cheaper would be better. I, myself, don't really buy a lot at these conventions and am willing to spend more money to have the closest hotel for the convenience.
PM sent with two good choicesAny good suggestions please PM me. B)
When I was a kid and we traveled - which was a lot - we always stayed in the cheapest place my dad could find as he rationalized that we were just there to sleep. While I don't look back on those days with anything but happiness and wish he was still around - I did vow that when I was an adult and traveling that I'd stay in the best places I could (within reason). But I definitely agree with your point here about convenience. I stayed at the Doubletree Castle for CV (since changed to a Holiday Inn I think) and for CVI I stayed at the Orlando Hilton which was still not right next door - but was much closer than the Doubletree. I enjoyed it a lot more being that much closer. I had a reservation at the Rosen and would have been right there at the con - but switched when Hilton gave me a better deal due to their Hilton Honors program. But everyone has to do what they're comfortable with on the finances side.I always budget for the high end hotels.
Done the hotels further away for saving a buck and those hotels right next door.
What are your priorities when it comes to accommodations? Either way, I just
have to save up to make myself as comfortable as possible. I plan every major
event as if it's my last so I won't be crying in my beer later thinking I should
have gone the extra mile for convenience.
Absolutely! Great point.When I was a kid and we traveled - which was a lot - we always stayed in the cheapest place my dad could find as he rationalized that we were just there to sleep. While I don't look back on those days with anything but happiness and wish he was still around - I did vow that when I was an adult and traveling that I'd stay in the best places I could (within reason). But I definitely agree with your point here about convenience. I stayed at the Doubletree Castle for CV (since changed to a Holiday Inn I think) and for CVI I stayed at the Orlando Hilton which was still not right next door - but was much closer than the Doubletree. I enjoyed it a lot more being that much closer. I had a reservation at the Rosen and would have been right there at the con - but switched when Hilton gave me a better deal due to their Hilton Honors program. But everyone has to do what they're comfortable with on the finances side.
A lot of the room sales regulars are at the Hilton this year. Just sayin.The 501st will be staying at the Marriot. Usually the RS rooms sales and party are at the same hotel. Book your rooms guys it will be fun.
A lot of the room sales regulars are at the Hilton this year. Just sayin.![]()
The wife and I are moving to a new location for the second phase of the trip.I booked the Hilton, through its site, after CVII and saved a ton.