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"Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« on: February 14, 2014, 11:25:30 AM »
I have a few friends who live over the hill whos houses i can stay at, but i kinda want to make a vacation out of it. would be nice to stay out late and just walk to my hotel room after.

Which hotel yould you stay at? Any Pros / Cons?

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2014, 11:40:40 AM »
It depends what you want. We never stay at any of these. We like the Paradise Pier (on Disney property) because it is both a short walk from Disneyland and the convention center, and it allows early entry into the Disney parks. Since we always do a 'dual' trip to visit both Disney and the Con, this works perfectly for us! So I didn't choose anything in your poll, as for us it would be 'other'.

That being said, the Marriott and the Hilton are both in great locations to access the convention center. The Hilton has a decent food court, but it's always packed to the gills during WonderCon. The Marriott hosts some WonderCon events, as well as the hospitality suite, so it could be considered to be more 'convenient. Don't know much about the Clarion.

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2014, 12:22:06 PM »
Never stayes at CLarion.
Hilton is more lively, they have better bar, they have more food options than Marriott.
Marriott was cool because all the anime screenings were there, so it was a nice place to end a quiet evening.

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2014, 12:30:50 PM »
I can't speak to much to the Marriott or Clarion as I have stayed only at the Hilton (why I voted for it) for this convention.  Transmute Jun has pretty much covered what I would say about the hotels in general although I thought the parking at the Hilton ($16 a day/night last year I believe) wasn't bad.  They also gave free wifi via code for WC attendees last year IIRC.  It was pretty cool a couple of years ago when I had a room overlooking the convention center and could see when people started lining up to get in the inside waiting lines near hall/room A.  Since the convention center is so close to Anaheim GardenWalk there are plenty of places for you within walking/stumbling distance to your room if you stay at any of these hotels.   ;)

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2014, 04:35:43 PM »
I like to stay out late and drink with my friends so sounds like the hilton will win. thanks for your suggestions.

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2014, 05:30:45 PM »
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I like to stay out late and drink with my friends so sounds like the hilton will win. thanks for your suggestions.
You can always walk from the Marriott to the Hilton, it's about 50feet apart

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2014, 01:37:08 AM »
Parking at the Hilton was cheaper than the Marriott.

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2014, 07:12:34 PM »
What would be a hotel with good bed sheets? I would like it if I didn't have to bring my own blanket. I can only sleep with stuffed blankets.
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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2014, 06:51:43 AM »
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It depends what you want. We never stay at any of these. We like the Paradise Pier (on Disney property) because it is both a short walk from Disneyland and the convention center, and it allows early entry into the Disney parks. Since we always do a 'dual' trip to visit both Disney and the Con, this works perfectly for us! So I didn't choose anything in your poll, as for us it would be 'other'.

That being said, the Marriott and the Hilton are both in great locations to access the convention center. The Hilton has a decent food court, but it's always packed to the gills during WonderCon. The Marriott hosts some WonderCon events, as well as the hospitality suite, so it could be considered to be more 'convenient. Don't know much about the Clarion.

See you there, TJ, we're also staying at the Paradise Pier during WonderCon :)

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2014, 07:13:13 AM »
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See you there, TJ, we're also staying at the Paradise Pier during WonderCon :)

Awesome! Hey, want to share 'line-camping' for early entry? ;)

We might see you around! We're checking in Thursday night (hopefully in time to run down to the convention center and pick up our badges) and will be staying through Sunday.

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2014, 11:52:07 AM »
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Awesome! Hey, want to share 'line-camping' for early entry? ;)

We might see you around! We're checking in Thursday night (hopefully in time to run down to the convention center and pick up our badges) and will be staying through Sunday.

Hell yes! LOL We are checking in Wednesday and out on Sunday. 

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2014, 01:09:29 PM »
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Awesome! Hey, want to share 'line-camping' for early entry? ;)
When can we pick up our badges?

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2014, 01:19:26 PM »
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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2014, 04:30:59 PM »
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Hell yes! LOL We are checking in Wednesday and out on Sunday.

All right then! We'll meet you in the Paradise Pier Lobby at 6 am Friday morning. (and I'm not really kidding... that's about the time we leave to go line up at the security tables for entrance when there's a 7 am Magic Morning)

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Re: "Best" Hotel for Wondercon?
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2014, 08:04:01 AM »
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All right then! We'll meet you in the Paradise Pier Lobby at 6 am Friday morning. (and I'm not really kidding... that's about the time we leave to go line up at the security tables for entrance when there's a 7 am Magic Morning)

I like your style TJ! Our own little FoCCI meet-up. Awwww  ;D