#1Nanna Posted August 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi! We are thinking of staying at Doubletree San Pedro one night pre-cruise in February. I am just wanting to hear some feedback from others that have stayed here recently. Also, are there restaurants within walking distance? How was their shuttle to cruise pier? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted August 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2017 There isn't much in the way of restaurants within walking distance around the Doubletree. Which is why I've cancelled the DT twice. This isn't really an answer, but do consider the Crowne Plaza when you're looking at San Pedro hotels. There are a couple of bars and restaurants within walking distance there, plus the cruise port is just a block or two away (along with the USS Iowa museum). The CP also offers a shuttle to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Or consider staying in Long Beach only a fifteen minute drive to the port the next day. I prefer Long Beach. Lots of hotel and restaurant options. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted August 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2017 According to the folks on our roll call the shuttle at the Doubletree will take you to local restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted August 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2017 There is one good restaurant within walking distance of the Doubletree--the 22nd Street Landing... http://22ndstlandingrestaurant.com/ Just a short walk around the yacht harbor just past the yacht club... Other than that, for the most part, you need a ride over to the Downtown area near the Crowne Plaza or to the Ports o' Call area up the channel a bit...The Doubletree WILL shuttle you to either for free (just give a small tip to the driver!)...or you can catch an Uber...Or, if you don't mind walking a bit, it's about a 2 mile walk in each direction to get to, say, Acapulco Restaurant on the waterfront... The Crowne Plaza, OTOH, has several good restaurant choices within about two blocks of the hotel... As to Long Beach, yes, they have a lot more restaurant choices near the major Downtown Long Beach hotels--but, unless you are cruising Carnival, you are also spending a bit more for that extra shuttle, taxi or Uber ride to get to the port in the morning...If all you need is a quick one night's sleep and dinner the night before, then San Pedro is more than sufficient and has enough good restaurants for your choice for one dinner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Nanna Posted August 21, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you for your replies. We are flying into LAX late afternoon the day before our cruise, we are on Princess so leaving from San Pedro. So yes, all we really need is a good place for dinner and a good nights sleep. Thank you for the info regarding Doubletree Shuttle, that is very helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted August 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2017 We loved the Doubletree. In fact, we had booked another hotel for a post cruise day, and we cancelled it to stay at the Doubletree another night. The rooms were large and clean, and the harbor view rooms are well worth the price. The staff is probably the most friendly and helpful staff we've seen in years. The buffet breakfast is very good, too. They have a shuttle that will take you to restaurants and other places in San Pedro. The 22St. Landing is pricey, but well worth it. We had a dinner and a lunch there, and both were very good. We wouldn't consider any other hotel the next time we're in San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Nanna Posted August 23, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 23, 2017 FritzG, thank you for your input. That sounds exactly like what we are looking for so I went ahead and booked. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachtocruis Posted September 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2017 We love the Double Tree! I think you will be happy you booked. Enjoy your stay and your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 7, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just booked a stay here for next January (a Sunday for a Monday cruise). Question - how does the free shuttle to the pier work - is it difficult to get a place on it? Do we sign up the night before or ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted July 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just booked a stay here for next January (a Sunday for a Monday cruise). Question - how does the free shuttle to the pier work - is it difficult to get a place on it? Do we sign up the night before or ? Just tell the front desk when you check-in and they'll sign you up. Be down in the lobby with your stuff a little bit before your time, the driver will come in and let you know it's time to load up and go. Return is the opposite, just go where they dropped you off and wait, they come about every 15-20 minutes, look for the DoubleTree logo on the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just tell the front desk when you check-in and they'll sign you up. Be down in the lobby with your stuff a little bit before your time, the driver will come in and let you know it's time to load up and go. THANKS! Do you know what time the shuttle leaves the hotel (I am trying to meet up with a friend)? I assume they make multiple trips?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted July 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 8, 2018 THANKS! Do you know what time the shuttle leaves the hotel (I am trying to meet up with a friend)? I assume they make multiple trips?? When we used them last they had three 12-pax vans running all morning for people coming and going. The sign-up sheet will have the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 9, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 9, 2018 When we used them last they had three 12-pax vans running all morning for people coming and going. The sign-up sheet will have the times. Perfect - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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