Hotel Suggestions

[Disney.fan]

Just returned from our fourth year in a row Walt Disney World trip. We are considering Disneyland next (traveling from Nova Scotia). When we stay in Florida, we stay at Marriott Sabal Palms villas (2 bedroom, 2 bath - bright and clean) and love it. Wondering if there is a hotel (preferably within walking distance 20 minutes or so to Disneyland) that offers 2 bedroom/2 bath and kitchen/kitchenette... and is bright and clean Thanks for all suggestions!

 

[LAS2AMS]

Unfortunately you won’t find anything similar to that in Anaheim. As you probably know, Los Angeles is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country and that doesn’t afford the expansive resorts you find near WDW.

There are many hotels near DL that offer two bedrooms - some at reasonable prices, some not. Note that the room will be half the size of the Marriott. I would recommend looking at the Cambria - beautiful newer hotel with a nice pool complex. They have some one-bedroom suites that includes a kitchenette; the bedroom has bunk beds and the room sleeps up to 7. You can find rates for less than $250/night, including taxes and fees (not including parking). 20 minute walk from Disneyland but the ART stops at the hotel.

Alternatively, the DVC units at the Grand Californian and Disneyland hotel will have what you’re looking for… if you rent points, you can get them for $1,000 - $1,500 and up per night. Availability can be tricky, so plan ahead.

 

[mel2014]

I agree with the previous poster -- I often travel with larger groups and it is difficult to find anything that is a true two-bedroom (with an actual door between rooms and real beds, not sofabeds) rather than just a partition or a separation by a bathroom hallway. Finding a configuration with a second bathroom is even more of a challenge. Asking for a kitchen on top of that is almost an impossibility.

My complaint about the Cambria configuration is it crams too many people into the bedroom area and just has a sofabed in the "living" area.

I think the best option to meet all of your requirements would be two connecting rooms at the Home2Suites, which has a robust and well-stocked kitchenette and will guarantee connecting rooms: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/rese...s=1&room2NumChildren=2&adjoiningRoomStay=true

Desert Inn has a variety of large room configurations, but no kitchen and definitely dated looking.

Desert Palms has two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites, but no kitchen: https://www.desertpalmshotel.com/accommodations

Best Western Raffles also has two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites. We find it totally clean and acceptable, but it doesn't have a kitchenette and I would not describe it as "bright."

Other options that actually have two-room suites with real beds would include Howard Johnson (one king, one junior bunkbed set), Hampton Inn and Suites (one king, one bunkbed set), Alpine Inn, Camelot, Anaheim Islander, Quality Inn and Suites Anaheim at the Park, Cortona, and Portofino.

 

[KimberMama]

If you don’t mind being 1.5 miles from the security tents on Harbor (could be 20 minutes depending on how fast you walk), the Residence Inn on Harbor Blvd. in Garden Grove has 2 bedroom/2 bathroom suites with a living room and full kitchen between the bedrooms. I don’t know exactly how bright and airy they are at this Residence Inn, but I have stayed in 2/2 suites at other RIs and been happy. This RI has a shuttle to Disneyland. There are several 2 bedroom suites to choose from including kids, oversized, and family, which seem to vary on bed arrangements, such as 1 king in one bedroom and 2 twins in the other, or 1 king in one bedroom and 2 queens in the other, or 2 queens in one bedroom and 2 twins in the other.

 

[Howry]

Look at Dolphins Cove resort. Its on the upper end of the 20 min walk, however it is near Toy Story parking lot and you can walk there to catch the Disney tram. They have all the way up to 3 bedroom units. It is a converted apartment complex so they are true 2 and 3 bedroom units. Most if not all are now remodel and look pretty nice. We just stayed there in a 1 bedroom unit about a month ago and other then the renovations that were going on it was a nice stay.

It is typically used for timeshares however they do have options you can reserve without being a timeshare owner. Another thing you could look at is timeshare resellers will sometimes use their points to book time for you.

https://worldmark.wyndhamdestinatio...ca/california/anaheim/worldmark-dolphins-cove

 

[LAS2AMS]

^ Great option, but the OP should know that while it’s a nice place to stay, it’s located off of Orangewood in a heavy residential area. It’s a very short walk from the hotel zone / TS lot (and busses) but if you’re dreaming of a beautiful WDW-area resort, it is most definitely not.

There’s another Workdmark but I didn’t mention other property as it’s very difficult to book if you’re not a timeshare owner.

 

[Howry]

To be honest, unless you stay in the disney bubble nothing is like the WDW resort hotels.

 

[LAS2AMS]

To be honest, unless you stay in the disney bubble nothing is like the WDW resort hotels.

I meant the resorts surrounding WDW, not WDW-owned properties. There are oodles of beautiful resort properties like the one OP stayed in, as well as places like the Hyatt Grand Cypress etc. Those expansive resorts don’t exist around DL, as the real estate is far more valuable.

 

[Howry]

I meant the resorts surrounding WDW, not WDW-owned properties. There are oodles of beautiful resort properties like the one OP stayed in, as well as places like the Hyatt Grand Cypress etc. Those expansive resorts don’t exist around DL, as the real estate is far more valuable.

Yeah, thats what I mean, unless you stay in the Disney Bubble in California there is nothing that even comes close to comparing. Even the in the bubble hotels at Disneyland arent as nice as many of the non disney owned properties in Florida.

 

[stardusty21]

We just returned from Disneyland where we stayed at Marriott Residence Inn Convention center. We had a one bedroom with full kitchen but they have two bedrooms as well. It was about 1500 steps to the park (12 minutes) plus they have a wonderful breakfast buffet starting at 6:30am.

 

[ClaraOswald]

Like others said, hard to find a true 2-bedroom like you described.

I know Homewood Suites has a room with a king bed and a wall partition with bunks on the other side. Then a pull out couch in the living room. And a full kitchen.

Walk might be a bit over 20 though. Not sure.

Otherwise, I'd look into renting DVC points for a 2-bedroom at one of the villas.

 

[LAS2AMS]

Yeah, thats what I mean, unless you stay in the Disney Bubble in California there is nothing that even comes close to comparing. Even the in the bubble hotels at Disneyland arent as nice as many of the non disney owned properties in Florida.

Totally agree but Dolphin’s Cove is smack dab in a residential area, equidistant from an Anaheim city park as it is the hotel zone (both less than 10 minute walks). If you’re use to the beautiful resorts near WDW, you’re going to be disappointed .

 

[Disney.fan]

We just returned from Disneyland where we stayed at Marriott Residence Inn Convention center. We had a one bedroom with full kitchen but they have two bedrooms as well. It was about 1500 steps to the park (12 minutes) plus they have a wonderful breakfast buffet starting at 6:30am.

Thanks so much! I think this is the one that we will be considering!