The Anaheim Hilton is a large hotel south of the intersection of Katella & Harbor. It caters largely to attendees of events at the Anaheim Convention Center. But it could be an option for your Disneyland trip too! Let’s have a look. As of my stay…
This Hilton property is attached to The Source OC shopping mall. Just walk out the back doors of the lobby into shopping, dining, and theater choices. If you’re looking for K-pop goodies or Korean makeup/skincare secret weapons, you’re sure to spend some time here. LOBBY /…
The Knott’s Hotel, as you might imagine, is located right next door to Knott’s Berry Farm. If you do it right, this may be your hidden gem hotel. Let’s round it up. Knott’s Hotel is located adjacent to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Buena…
Updated March 9, 2024 This stay occurred in the month of January 2024. Our stay was a total of 3 nights with check in on Saturday and check out on Tuesday. There were 4 adults in the room. We had a car to park on the…
I stayed at this unassuming hotel for 3 nights for D23 weekend. It’s not fancy, but it was perfect. Could it be perfect for your vacation too? Let’s find out. LOCATION This property sits at the corner of Chapman Ave and The City Dr S. It’s…
DoubleTree Suites is located south of Disneyland at the corner of Harbor and Orangewood. We were delighted by our stay here, which was due in large part to the amount of space we found in our room. Let’s dig into it. LOBBY The lobby has a…
Today we’ll have a look at the Stanford Inn & Suites. This hotel had the most amenities out of all the hotels we visited on our Budget Hotel Tour 2024. Stanford Inn offers onsite laundry facilities, gym, pool, hot tub, and breakfast. They also have family…
The brand that put “budget” on the map – Motel 6. How does it stack up against the other budget hotels on the tour? Let’s find out. There are only 2 elevators at this property, despite it being quite large. So make sure you know your…
This adorable little budget hotel is tucked away on Katella. It’s courtyard style set up makes it feel secluded and quiet, your own personal fairytale outside the hustle and bustle of the Disneyland Parks. The amenities are a little lite, but if you favor calm, this…
Capri Suites is a 4-story all-suite hotel just over a mile from Disneyland down Harbor. There’s a convenience store in the parking lot of the hotel next door, so just a few steps to all manner of snacks and drinks. There is a covered pool and…
The Magnolia Tree Hotel sits on Harbor Boulevard just over a mile from the security gates of Disneyland. It’s a small motel, where your best motto would be “just a bed and a shower.” If that’s your motto, let’s talk about how this motel could save…
The Viv is a beautiful hotel located just over a mile from Disneyland. It’s not walkable, but the ART bus does stop right at the entrance! We stayed here to reset after our Budget Hotel Tour. We thought it would be a nice change of pace…
As 2024 ends and we step into 2025, everyone begins looking back while also planning for the future. Disney Hotel Lady was able to visit many great properties this year. And some “not so great” ones. But we prefer to focus on the positive. So let’s…
QUICK LOOK RANKINGS Best Stanford Inn • Alamo Inn • Hotel 414 Mid Capri Suites • Courtesy Inn by Best Western • Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate Last Magnolia Tree Hello and welcome. I’m Stacey, your Disney hotel lady. And today we are going to talk about…
I’m going to be frank with you. I never understood the massive appeal this property seems to have for some people. I mean, it’s just a Best Western, right? Not to sound too snooty, but c’mon. A Best Western. How can they possibly justify charging $200+…
The Courtesy Inn is a small Best Western property on the north side of Disneyland. There is a small lobby and breakfast room. Breakfast is included with your rate. Outside next to the vending and ice machines, there is a small patio with some seating. There…
Hotel 414 is an unassuming little hotel north of Disneyland, just off Harbor on Ball Road. If you weren’t looking for it specifically, you’ll drive right past it. The location is close enough to walk if you’d like to. If you have littles in your party,…
I almost forgot I stayed here! One night only, and it obviously was not anything memorable, but let me tell you what I liked. Since I only stayed here for 1 night, I’m going to skip all my subheadings. I’ll post all the pictures and the…
This new hotel is a few minutes’ drive from Disneyland, but unless you have other activities/business in the area, I would skip it. Let’s talk about why. The drive to Disneyland from this Springhill Suites was surprisingly fast. That may depend on traffic, but for us,…
Candlewood Suites Anaheim Resort is located just a few blocks from Disneyland Resort – more than a few steps from the crosswalk. Overall, this hotel isn’t very impressive, with a few exceptions. It’s adequate. Let’s talk about why. LOCATION Technically, Candlewood is within walking distance of…
The Westin Anaheim Resort is located at the corner of Disneyland Drive on Katella Avenue. Don’t let it’s location fool you — it’s not the easy walk it might seem. It does have a unique view of California Adventure. This hotel is another upscale resort perfect…
The JW Marriott Anaheim Resort (not to be confused with the Anaheim Marriott) sits directly adjacent to the Anaheim GardenWalk. It’s a 10-15 minute walk to Disneyland. This hotel is ideal for couples. It boasts separate shower and soaker tub in each room and a rooftop…
What makes a DVC room different than a regular room? Let me show you! For reference, check out this post where I show a Standard View room at the Disneyland Hotel. Disney Vacation Club (DVC) rooms are closer to apartments than hotel rooms. One-bedroom rooms and…
Let me start off by saying – so that it’s no secret! – I absolutely ADORE the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian. Having only walked through the new Pixar Place Hotel so far, I am inclined to say I will adore that one as well.…
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the top tier hotel on Disneyland property. Let’s recap what all the Disneyland hotels have in common, as stated in my Disneyland Hotel post: “Let me start off by saying – so that it’s no secret! – I absolutely…
In this week’s post, we explore the Desert Palms Hotel on Katella Avenue. No crosswalk necessary at this hotel, as it sits on the same side of the street as Disneyland! This property is deceptively large. You have to be sure you know which floor you…
Located just down the street from Disneyland on Harbor Boulevard, the Portofino Inn is … just meh. It will certainly suffice as a place to sleep and shower, but if you’re hoping for more amenities, you may want to look elsewhere. Let’s find out why. This…
Hotel Lulu is about 10 (normal size) blocks from Disneyland, across the street and down Harbor Boulevard. As indicated in the title, it is operated under the Best Western umbrella. So if you have rewards or points with Best Western, they will work here at Hotel…
The Residence Inn in Garden Grove is just over a mile and half from the entrance to Disneyland on Harbor Blvd. Now that’s too far to walk to Disneyland in my opinion. Way too far. But the location of this property has other perks, like being…
Welcome to your guide on Disneyland’s neighboring hotels, specifically those “across the street.” I’m Stacey, your Disney Hotel Lady, here to help you navigate those options. With a multitude of choices and many people pushing the idea to stay within walking distance, identifying the right hotel…
Today we’re taking a look at the Castle Inn right across the street from Disneyland. One major thing here at the Castle Inn is parking is free. That’s right. You can drive over and park for free here. There’s no breakfast offered here. So you’ll have…
If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland and looking for a conveniently located hotel, consider The Anaheim Hotel. Positioned right on Harbor Boulevard, directly across from Disneyland, this hotel offers a fantastic base to enjoy the magic of Disney without the hassle of a long commute.…
The Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort is on Harbor, right across the street from the main entrance to Disneyland. As with the other hotels in this area, that is its biggest selling factor. But let’s dig into what kind of stay you can expect here, aside from…
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