Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question, Lois! I'm happy to hear you're planning a trip to Disneyland Resort this summer.
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel is Disneyland Resort's most affordable and laid-back hotel option on property, and it's also a very convenient 1/2 mile walk to the main gate of
Disneyland Park or
Disney California Adventure Park. It's such a nice perk not to deal with parking or traffic in the mornings! Select rooms even have views of California Adventure Park, so if you want to splurge a little, request a "Premium View" room so you can watch
World of Color from the comfort of your pajamas!
I spoke with the hotel operator today, and she said rooms are available after 3:00 PM, and
check-out time is by 11:00 AM. You can check-in online before you arrive at the hotel to save time, and you will receive a text message when your room is ready. A link to use the online check-in service will be emailed before your visit. She also mentioned that the pools at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel are currently undergoing a renovation, and she wasn't sure if they would be completed by your stay. However, guests staying at Paradise Pier Hotel will have access and transportation to the pools at the Disneyland Hotel.
On the hotel's side, you'll see
Downtown Disney, home to three of my favorite restaurants:
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen,
Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer, and
Salt & Straw for their handmade, organic ice cream. From here, you can walk to the parks, or you can board the
Monorail at the Downtown Disney District station and travel straight to Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park!
I hope you have a magical time, Lois! Please come back and visit us again real soon!
Eean