Cathy C.
Yelp
The location is convenient if you're going to Disneyland/ California Adventure which is about 2 miles away. I must say DO NOT use Siri to give you directions to this hotel, you'll end up at a gym or at an apartment complex. Use Google Maps instead. It's close to the freeway and across the street from UC Irvine Hospital, and about a 4-minute drive to the outlet.
We booked 4 rooms for our group. I asked if my room is adjoining with another room for our group and I was told no. But it was. My room was on the 4th floor (they only have 4 floors). The rest of the group were on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor. The rooms are spacious. You get 2 queen beds, flat screen TV, a fridge, microwave, coffee and tea, and toiletries. There's a gym, a pool, and a mini jacuzzi.
Please note the hours for their breakfast service. Weekdays 6:30am-10am, and weekends 7am-10am. They have fresh fruits, pancakes, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, cereals, bagels, bread, yogurt, juices, coffee, and milk. One day they served sausage links, one day sliced kielbasa, one day bacon which were limited to 2 strips per person (due to current pork shortage).
The downside of being across the street from a hospital is that you can hear ambulance sirens. If you're a light sleeper, bring noise canceling headphones or ear plugs.
If you want to use the shuttle going to/ from Disneyland/ California Adventure, make sure to download 2 apps: A Way We Go and Token Transit. It's a little confusing so let me help you...
You buy your ART bus pass using Token Transit. $6 for 1 day (ride as many times as you want and it's cheaper than the $4 one way pass), $16 for 3 days, $25 for 5 days, and $51 for 15 days. Your 24hr cycle starts the moment you purchase your ticket. After buying your pass, go to the A Way We Go app to schedule your pick up. Tap on "Trip Planner". You starting location is Chapman Ave WB @ City Drive (Alo Hotel bus stop), destination Disneyland Park. Tap on "On Demand" and select the time that works best for you". Take note that the bus is late towards 10am and later. The app will show you where your bus is and if there's any delays. You'll see your bus driver's name and the bus' plate number. If you hop on an earlier bus than what you scheduled, make sure you cancel your ride, otherwise, you'll get a message that you were a no show!