Resort

Theme and atmosphere

You are in the middle of magic at Disneyland Hotel. The atmosphere is bright and fresh, effect of the recent refurbishment also (2002). Disney attractions are all around, Disney costume characters welcome guests in the lobby.

There are three towers positioned as sides of a square, very close to each other: the Sierra Tower, the Bonita Tower and the Marina Tower (with the main lobby).

The rooms have pixie dust ceiling borders that sparkle in the light and twinkle in the dark. The view from many rooms is a spectacular one of the Magic Kingdom.

Location

The hotel is located next to Downtown Disney. Though pretty close to Disneyland and Adventure Land, it seems to have the least convenient location of the three resorts.

Address:

1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, California 92802

Phone: (714) 778-6600
Fax: (714) 520-6099

Nearby attractions:

• Disneyland Park
• Downtown Disney District
• Disney’s California Adventure
• Anaheim Convention Center
• Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Hotel

• Check in: 3PM
• Check out: 11AM

Rating

• Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
• Three stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
• Two stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

Hotel amenities

Rooms

• 990 units of which:
• 930 standard guest rooms
• 60 suites (one-, two- and three-bedroom suites)

Room categories:

• Standard Rooms
• 340 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 5 people
• Concierge rooms — 79 rooms located in Sierra Tower
• Services: turndown, priority check-in, reservation/vacation planning services, lounge offering Continental breakfast, wine and cheese reception, DVD players and complimentary movies
• Suites — from 740 – 3,400 square feet
• One-bedroom suite
• Maximum occupancy: 6
• Parlor with a double sofa.
• Two-bedroom suites:
• Maximum occupancy: 10
• Parlor with a double sofa.
• Three-bedroom suites:
• Maximum occupancy: 14
• Parlor with a double sofa.

Smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available.

Children under the age of 17 stay free in parents’ room.

Standard room amenities:

• Two queen-size beds, one king-size bed and roll-away beds on request, pull-out beds(in the suites)
• Table and chairs
• Balcony
• Air conditioning
• Telephone
• Voice mail
• Housekeeping
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Voice mail
• Clock radio
• Morning paper – daily

Other available room amenities:

• Refrigerator
• Internet access — surcharge
• Cribs — available
• Wake-up calls

Informative price list:

• Standard Guest Rooms: $205 – $345
• Standard Concierge: $385 – $515
• Suites (one-, two-, three-bedroom): $460- $880

Dining

Crocs Bits ‘n’ Bites – counter-service restaurant

• Hours: Lunch, dinner, snacks
• Burgers, fries, grilled chicken, sandwiches and ice cream etc

Goofy’s Kitchen – Disney characters buffet

• Hours: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Mickey Mouse shaped waffles, breakfast lasagna, peanut butter and jelly pizza, Goofy’s Hot Chocolate Cake

Granville’s Steak House – restaurant

• Hours: Dinner
• Steaks, chops and seafood, wines etc

Hook’s Pointe

• Hours: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Seafood, steaks, desserts, sandwiches, pizzas etc

Captain’s Galley – poolside diner

• Hours: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
• Sandwiches, sushi, salads, cold drinks, coffee etc

The Coffee House

• Hours: Breakfast, snacks
• Coffee varieties, bagels, pastries, muffins, biscotti, yogurt etc.

The Lost Bar – lounge

• Located near Hook’s Pointe restaurant

Wine Cellar – lounge

• Located downstairs from Hook’s Pointe restaurant.
• A collection of some of the finest wines of California with complimentary cheese and crackers.

Character dining: available at Goofy’s Kitchen.

Strong points. Weak points.

Pluses

• Great recreational options
• Great theming and atmosphere
• Convenient location: close to the other hotels — this means possibility of sharing facilities, to Downtown Disney — dining opportunities — and to the parks — easy access, as they are within walking distance.
• Swimming pool: nicely themed, toddlers’ pool.
• Character meal onsite.

Minuses

• Transportation: relies only on the monorail (requiring a walk to the station, that, though short, may be inconvenient for some)
• No spa, no beauty salons.