Hotels at Disneyland
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There are many hotels at Disneyland for visitors to choose from when planning their ultimate Disneyland theme park vacation. By knowing what options are available, guests can customize their getaway for their budget, family, and preferences without sacrificing comfort and convenience.
Benefits of Staying Nearby
Many people are initially hesitant to consider hotels that are directly related to any theme park, especially the crown jewel of fantasy getaways: Disneyland. One mistaken impression is that theme park resort hotels are inherently expensive, but in reality there are a range of hotels at Disneyland to meet every family’s budget. Furthermore, the benefit of staying only steps away from the park gates saves time, eliminates the aggravation of traffic, and gives guests the option to return to their hotel room for any forgotten items, a quick nap, or just a break from the excitement of the day. For a hotel room to be truly restful, however, visitors need to choose the one that best suits their personalities.
Comparing the Hotels at Disneyland
To choose the best hotel for a Disneyland getaway, prospective guests need to compare the different benefits, themes, and amenities of the three southern California Disney resorts, as well as which other hotels may be options for their best night’s sleep.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
The Grand Californian is the most luxurious of the three Disneyland resorts. This 745-room hotel is steps away from Disney’s California Adventure and is designed to mimic the traditional woodcrafts and nature of California in a restful and sophisticated way. The hotel is themed as a rustic lodge, complete with a grand fireplace in the main lobby and extensive use of beautiful woods. For younger guests, the natural theme is carried to the pool and hot tub area where a redwood-themed waterslide offers a quick splash on a hot summer day.
Luxurious touches can be found throughout this resort, while the classic Disney accents are extremely subtle. Make sure you check out the shower curtains for a peek at some favorite woodland creatures. A fitness center, business and conference rooms, 24-hour room service, and six dining areas make this hotel a great option for adults, and the massages, facials, wraps, and pedicures available at the on-site Mandara Spa are a superb way to relax. At the same time, the availability of cribs, sleeping bags, and bunk beds in the different rooms and suites also make it a fine family hotel with sophisticated tastes.
The Grand Californian hotel offers one of the best restaurants on the Disney California resort, the Napa Rose. Executive Chef Andrew Sutton offers excellent wine country cuisine that must be tasted. Looking for something more casual? Dine with Chip, Dale and some of their woodland friends at the Storyteller Cafe.
Disneyland Hotel
The classic Disneyland Hotel is the original resort at Disneyland, and its 900 rooms including large, three bedroom suites are arranged in three high rise towers offering park, pool, and city views. The Disney theme is prominent, with classic and fun touches throughout the property, from the sorcerer’s hat statue to mouse ear mosaics to the 5,000 square foot Never Never Land themed pool complex. Even the smallest touches, such as the classic fantasy font for the Disneyland Hotel name, create an overall fairy tale world as soon as guests enter the door. Eight restaurants, lounges, and snack bars offer a range of dining options to suit any tastes, and for an extra bite, limited room service is available. For true Disney magic and lifelong memories, the Disneyland Hotel is a top choice.
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
This hotel at Disneyland blends the fun-loving California beach lifestyle with Disney’s colorful, fantasy atmosphere. More casual than the other two resorts, the 489 rooms of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel follow the California beach theme with bright colors and open, airy layouts. Palm trees wave throughout the property, and the unique rooftop pool, spa, and waterslide complex is a fun retreat for young and old. The beach theme is even carried into the hotel’s restaurants, where guests can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet with Disney’s most popular beach characters, Lilo and Stitch. Altogether, the breezy beach theme is the perfect option for a southern California vacation with sparkles of Disney magic.
Good Neighbor Hotels
Guests who aren’t interested in staying at an official Disney resort do have many options for other area hotels. To ensure their guests’ comfort and happiness, Disneyland has reviewed many local hotels and certified those that meet their quality and customer service standards as “good neighbor hotels.” These hotels range from a few blocks to a few miles from the parks, and free shuttles are available for guests’ convenience. More than three dozen hotels qualify as good neighbors, including familiar chains such as the Marriott, Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Hilton, Best Western, Hampton Inn, Doubletree, Ramada Inn, and Embassy Suites properties. This program ensures that guests can choose just the right hotel for their needs and budget without feeling pressured to stay only at an official Disney resort.
Contact Information
For more information about the different hotels at Disneyland, including comparative charts, virtual tours, reservation availability (rates vary widely), and lists of current good neighbor hotels, interested guests can visit the official hotels website. For reservations at the official Disney resorts, guests can also call (714) 956-MICKEY to plan their dream vacation.
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