When I booked a room at ALO Hotel by Ayres in Orange, California, I wanted a hotel close to where friends of ours lived. Orange also happens to be close to Disneyland. Upon checking in, I discovered there is an ART (Anaheim Regional Transportation) bus stop across the street from the hotel. This makes the ALO Hotel by Ayres in Orange an affordable stay near the Magic Kingdom.
About the Location of the ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange, California
Although Disneyland wasn’t in our plans this year, I tucked this info away for future use. Orange is an excellent location for exploring. Incorporated in 1888, Orange’s Old Towne is the largest historic district in California. Boutique shops, galleries, and trendy restaurants are part of the lively scene. We ate at Smoqued California BBQ, a fun spot for grabbing a craft beer and creative dishes with BBQ as a main ingredient.
Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels, the Honda Center, a premier concert and sports venue, and Outlets by Orange are other attractions in the area. From Orange, we explored Crystal Cove State Park, a beach location where tide pools are part of the draw. The state park is free, but you do have to pay for parking through the QR code.
About ALO Hotel by Ayres in Orange, California
This contemporary hotel, part of the Ayres family-owned hotel chain in Southern California, has 127 guest rooms. The hotel includes: Anepalco, the on-site restaurant of modern Mexican cuisine, an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
The lobby is a spacious place to hang out after a day of exploring or when the restaurant’s bar closes. Modern, sleek leather chairs, area rugs, an electric fireplace, live plants, abstract art, and an ornamental metal partition create an aesthetically pleasing environment.
When we arrived at night to check in, a group of guests was heartily enjoying this space. It is perfect for visiting. The staff politely asked them to quiet down a bit because it was after 10:00 pm. They did.
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In the morning, the included American hot breakfast of the typical offerings of eggs, potatoes, a breakfast meat, assorted breads, cereal, fresh fruit, and yogurt is served in an adjacent room to the Anepalco restaurant. The partition shelf filled with house plants that delineates the bar from the rest of the room is splendid.
Our Two Queen Bed Guest Room
Rooms at the ALO Hotel by Ayres are perfect for people who want to explore the area around Orange, California. The room’s entry way with ample shelving and a designated space for the microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, and ironing board makes keeping a room tidy from travel clutter easier.
The mix of black and white framed photographs, warm red color highlights of the bedspread, the leather bench, modern lighting, and the contemporary wood headboard create a welcoming hotel room. We made ourselves at home.
Suitcases went on the luggage rack and the leather bench. The laptop was plugged in to charge on the sleek office desk. Outlets on the lamps by the bedside tables are perfect for charging cell phones. There is plenty of space for toiletries on the granite counter in the bathroom. Shampoo, conditioner, and bath wash are part of the room’s amenities.
The 32-inch flat screen television and high-speed internet were also put to use. A one queen bed room and a one king bed room are other room options.
Booking A Room
I booked our room through Hotels.com for $129.00. Or book through the ALO Hotel by Ayres website for deals such as the Angels Game Day Special or the Disney Special. Booking a special includes the $15.50 overnight parking fee.
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