Disneyland Hotel
Resort hotel · Anaheim ·
Disney-themed rooms, 3 pools, waterslides, steakhouse, tiki bar
Disney-themed rooms, 3 pools, waterslides, steakhouse, tiki bar
"While more expensive than off-property options, I find this charming hotel worth it for its proximity to both Disneyland Resort parks and the Downtown Disney District; standard rooms sleep up to five people and some suites and villas can accommodate as many as 14. The property houses notable dining like Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, delivers Disney’s exceptional guest service, and sits just steps from Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom." - Megan duBois
"A lavish, fairy-tale–styled hotel located immediately adjacent to the park entrance with an elegant, library-like lobby and frequent character sightings; amenities include a kids’ club, pool, fitness center, a Clarins spa, a bar, and two character dining venues (one noted for especially charming interactions). Rooms were recently renovated with upscale, storybook-inspired decor and thoughtful details, offering a near-instant walk to the parks and an overall five-star, family-focused experience." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Located near Downtown Disney District, this hotel offers dining options and easy access to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Reopened after a three-year renovation, this 487-room, five-star property sprawls across the park entrance and delivers an unabashedly upscale Disney-royalty experience with a grand lobby, a 12,000-piece custom glass chandelier featuring a crystal castle centerpiece, elegant film-inspired rooms, a Royal Kids Club, a Clarins spa, and fine-dining options. Superior rooms (about 430 sq ft) start at roughly $700 per person per night including park tickets and are richly detailed with Beauty and the Beast portraits, numerous Easter-egg motifs (Snow White’s apple, Jasmine’s lamp, rose-shaped knobs, Rapunzel-inspired mirrors), minibar soft drinks, plush robes (including kids’ sizes), and turndown service complete with mint tea and a pillow selection. An exclusive “hotel-within-a-hotel” tier offers a private lounge with fireworks views and sixteen suites—such as a Frozen-inspired Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace and Cinderella suites—commanding premium nightly rates. Staffing and presentation were lavish (the renovation included thousands of costume pieces for onsite staff), service is attentive (including luggage handling and character photo coordination), and while some fine-dining dishes felt overly sauced, the overall offering and unbeatable proximity to the parks make it a splurge-friendly option for families and devoted fans." - Blane Bachelor
"The Disneyland Hotel first opened in 1955, the same year as Disneyland Park, and even though the hotel has gone through plenty of changes over the decades, it’s still a quintessential part of the landscape of the Disneyland Resort. The real star of staying in one of the standard rooms here is the cute Disney touches, including our favorite detail: the fiber-optic headboard that displays fireworks going off over Sleeping Beauty Castle. The rooms sleep up to five adults, meaning there’s plenty of room for bigger families—plus, the easy access to Disneyland via the Downtown Disney District means there’s less chance of a commuting meltdown among tiny travelers."