Planning Escape Halloween gets a lot easier when your hotel and transportation are handled together. Between rooming, shuttle timing, payment plans, and ticket questions, a lot of festival-goers just want to know what is included, how the setup works, and what to expect before checkout. This guide breaks down the Escape hotel package so you can compare the setup, understand the logistics, and decide whether it fits your group.
Quick Answer: The One N Only Escape Halloween hotel package includes shared hotel accommodations, daily round-trip festival shuttles for one guest, and complimentary hot breakfast at the hotel. Room upgrades are available if you want more space, your own bed, or fewer roommates. Escape Halloween festival tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
If you want to compare the current setup now, start with Escape hotel & shuttle packages.
What is included in the Escape hotel package
The current One N Only Escape Halloween package is built around a hotel-and-shuttle setup for one guest. Instead of booking your room separately and figuring out rides later, the package combines the core travel logistics into one purchase.
- Shared hotel accommodations at Best Western Ontario Mills Mall
- Daily round-trip shuttles between the hotel and Escape Halloween
- Complimentary full, hot, buffet-style breakfast
- Access to room upgrade options for guests who want fewer roommates or more privacy
It is also important to know what is not included. The package is for travel logistics, not festival admission, so Escape Halloween tickets must be purchased separately.
Room setup: roommates, upgrades, and private-room options
Rooming is one of the biggest things people want to understand before booking an Escape hotel package. The standard setup starts with two queen beds and four assigned roommates. That setup works well for travelers who want to keep costs lower, especially solo ravers, pairs, and groups that do not need a private room.
If you already know who you want to room with, you can submit roommate requests after checkout using the form on the confirmation page. If you are traveling solo or as a pair and want to share, One N Only can match you with other ONO travelers.
If you want fewer roommates, there are upgrade paths that make the room more private. Only one upgrade is needed per room.
- Triple Occupancy Upgrade: 3 guests in one room with 2 queen beds
- Double Occupancy Upgrade: 2 guests in one room, with a choice of a single king or double queen setup
- Single Occupancy Upgrade: a private room for one guest with an automatic king-bed upgrade
- Solo Bed Upgrade: your own bed while still sharing a room with other travelers
Need help deciding which setup makes sense for your group? ask us a question before booking.
Shuttle experience: what to expect
The shuttle side of the Escape hotel package is meant to simplify the biggest festival headache: getting to and from the venue without dealing with parking, traffic, or rideshare chaos. Shuttle wristbands are picked up in the hotel lobby during registration hours, and each guest needs to bring an ID. If you purchased for someone else, they must be present to pick up their own wristband.
Current registration hours listed on the Escape page are Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Departures to Escape:
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
Return departures from Escape:
1:45 AM
2:00 AM
2:30 AM
Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time to board. For the return, there is no need to preselect a shuttle back. Just head to the designated meetup location and arrive 10 minutes early.
The current Escape page also says the meetup location after the festival is Big D Floor Covering Supplies, 913 S Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408, and ONO staff will direct guests from the meetup point to the shuttles.
Common shuttle questions
If your shuttle leaves before you check in: you can join the standby line for a later departure.
If you want to catch a shuttle before checking into your room: you may be able to leave your bags at the hotel lobby or with an ONO rep, or book an additional day if you want to arrive earlier.
If you want to change your shuttle time later: time-change requests may be available leading up to the event, and a standby line may also be offered on the day of travel.
Escape payment plans
One N Only currently offers two main payment options for Escape packages.
- $0 Down Payment Plan: pay over 6 months, with a 1% card-validation charge and the remaining balance due before the event
- Affirm Plan: spread payments over time, with terms that can extend beyond the event depending on eligibility
The in-house option is usually the better fit for travelers who want a simple pre-event payment schedule. Affirm is usually the better fit for travelers who want longer financing with fixed monthly terms. Before posting, make sure the wording on payment timing and cancellation rules stays aligned with the live payment plans page.
Ticket info and booking clarity
Each package includes accommodations and round-trip shuttle transportation for one guest. It does not include your Escape Halloween festival ticket. That means your hotel package and your event admission are two separate purchases.
It is also worth noting that each guest must purchase their own Hotel & Shuttle Package in order to access the room and shuttle benefits tied to the reservation.
FAQ: Escape hotel & shuttle packages
What happens after I book?
After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with your reservation details. One N Only then sends a registration form to collect rooming preferences and roommate contact information, followed by updates on final rooming lists, shuttle reminders, check-in instructions, and other trip details.
What is the refund policy?
Packages are generally non-refundable, but resale and rollover options may be available depending on timing and package status. Review the live cancellation policy before you book.
Can I book additional days at the hotel?
Yes. The Escape page currently says you can add check-in on October 30 or check-out on November 3. October 31 through November 2 are included in the package.
What are the room upgrade options?
Available options include Solo Bed, Double Occupancy, Triple Occupancy, and Single Occupancy upgrades. The best option depends on whether you want to lower costs, get your own bed, avoid extra roommates, or keep the room fully private.
What if the shuttle leaves before I check in?
If you arrive after your originally selected departure time, you may be able to board a later shuttle through the standby line.
Can I catch a shuttle before checking into my room?
Yes, that may be possible. One N Only says you may be able to leave your bags at the hotel or with an ONO rep, or book an extra day if you want earlier arrival flexibility.
Can I switch my shuttle time later?
Guests are expected to stick to their selected departure time, but change requests may be available before the event, and standby boarding may also be available on the day of travel.
What if I miss my shuttle?
Shuttles leave at the listed times, so arrive early. Missing your departure can limit your options, and later boarding depends on availability.
Is parking included?
Yes. Parking is listed as free at the hotel.
What are the payment plan options?
The main options are the $0 Down in-house plan and Affirm. The in-house plan has a 1% card-validation charge, no interest, no credit check, and requires the remaining balance before departure. Affirm can extend payments beyond the event, depending on the terms you are offered.
Do I need an Escape Halloween ticket too?
Yes. The hotel package does not include festival admission, so your Escape Halloween ticket must be purchased separately.
Final thoughts
The Escape hotel package is built for people who want a more organized festival weekend. By combining the hotel stay, shuttles, and rooming options into one setup, it removes a lot of the separate planning that usually turns into a headache later. It also gives solo travelers, couples, and groups more flexibility depending on how they want to split costs and share space.
If your goal is to simplify Escape Halloween weekend and keep the transportation side locked in, View Escape packages.