Which hotel would you choose?

[SFMommy]

July 2026. Me, DH and DD20. I refuse to stay on-site now that they have eliminated EE. It’s been a while since we’ve stayed off-site.

Park Vue Inn - $1,500
4 nights - Triple Queen Room (3 queen beds, 1 bathroom)
Pros: Everyone gets a queen bed. Can stay for 4 nights. Closest walk to parks.
Cons: Only 1 small bathroom.

Fairfield Inn - $2,400
3 nights - 2 rooms (1 king each room - guaranteed connecting rooms)
Pros: DD20 gets her own bedroom and bathroom.
Cons: Walk to parks is so-so.

Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance - $2,700
3 nights - Double Bunk, 1 King Suite (4 bunk beds, 1 king, 1 bathroom with 2 showers)
Pros: Nice bathroom layout. Higher quality hotel.
Cons: Will bunk bed be too small for DD20 for 4 nights? Walk to parks is so-so.

Residence Inn Anaheim Convention Center - $2,900
3 nights - 2 Bedroom Executive Suite (1 king, 2 queens, 2 bathrooms)
Pros: DD20 gets her own bedroom and bathroom. Free breakfast. Higher quality hotel.
Cons: Furthest walk to parks.


I’m leaning towards the Park Vue Inn since we can stay for 4 nights for less money than 3 nights elsewhere. And they have recently refreshed their rooms. I’ve always wanted to stay “at the crosswalk” but have never done it.

We have stayed at the Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn before. I thought the walk from the Residence Inn was too far, although that suite would be the nicest and most comfortable for all of us.

I appreciate any thoughts!

 

[PiratesOfTheSea]

How much time are you going to be spending in your hotel room? Unless the answer is "a lot" then PVI is the no-brainer answer here.

The Courtyard is more for younger kids and any adult would have to sleep on the top bunk unless they want CTE from hitting the head in the bottom bunk.

 

[maleficent55]

I’d personally pick the Fairfield

The two bathrooms are SO good with parents/kids, ESPECIALLY that she’s 20 yrs old

And proximity wins every time for me

 

[irlandaise]

I’d personally pick the Fairfield

The two bathrooms are SO good with parents/kids, ESPECIALLY that she’s 20 yrs old

And proximity wins every time for me

But you wouldn't opt for the proximity of the Park Vue over the better room layout available at the Fairfield?

 

[disneychrista]

Park Vue hands down. $900+ can buy a lot of Churros.

 

[SFMommy]

Thanks everyone! I think I have eliminated the Residence Inn because it is too far of a walk and the Courtyard because the bunk bed would probably not be comfortable for our DD20.

It's down to the Fairfield Inn and the Park Vue Inn. I will ask our daughter if she prefers an extra night and a shorter walk or her own bathroom!

 

[maleficent55]

But you wouldn't opt for the proximity of the Park Vue over the better room layout available at the Fairfield?

I didn’t initially see that an extra night is gained with the park Vue … that sways me

But the bathroom deal is a big deal. And the married couple don’t need separate beds unless of course that’s how they do it at home…they can just not use one too of course…

Fairfield for 4 nights is my pick! Lol

 

[SFMommy]

And the married couple don’t need separate beds unless of course that’s how they do it at home…they can just not use one too of course…

My DH and I share a king bed at home. But NO WAY would we ever share a queen bed!

 

[maleficent55]

Did you look into the Tropicana or Camelot?

The Camelot has a family suite.
Separate bedrooms with lots of beds and a pull out couch but one bathroom

The Tropicana has a couple different suite options, I’ve stayed in the Park view suite: a bedroom with a bathroom with a shower and its own balcony with Matterhorn/firework views, and a living room with a pull out sofa* and a bathroom with a larger vanity and a shower/tun combo and its own balcony with the same views


* I found this to be too hard, so when we are in this same room in a couple weeks I’m having a mattress topper delivered for the kids

Both right across the street

 

[SFMommy]

Did you look into the Tropicana or Camelot?

The Camelot has a family suite.
Separate bedrooms with lots of beds and a pull out couch but one bathroom

The Tropicana has a couple different suite options, I’ve stayed in the Park view suite: a bedroom with a bathroom with a shower and its own balcony with Matterhorn/firework views, and a living room with a pull out sofa* and a bathroom with a larger vanity and a shower/tun combo and its own balcony with the same views


* I found this to be too hard, so when we are in this same room in a couple weeks I’m having a mattress topper delivered for the kids

Both right across the street

I did look at both of these options and found that the bed situation just wasn't right for us. Most sofabeds are very uncomfortable for our daughter. So I would like her to have a real bed. If the Park View Suite at the Tropicana had a better sofabed, it would be a contender!

 

[maleficent55]

I did look at both of these options and found that the bed situation just wasn't right for us. Most sofabeds are very uncomfortable for our daughter. So I would like her to have a real bed. If the Park View Suite at the Tropicana had a better sofabed, it would be a contender!

I hear that…exactly why I’m buying a mattress topper which honestly I think will make all the difference

Besides that one thing, the room is so so good

 

[Pluto468]

I'd go with Park Vue. That short walk will be great. I wonder how much 2 adjoining rooms there would be compared to their suite? So you could have the 2 bathrooms.

 

[SFMommy]

I'd go with Park Vue. That short walk will be great. I wonder how much 2 adjoining rooms there would be compared to their suite? So you could have the 2 bathrooms.

Oh interesting idea! I didn't see adjoining rooms as an option on their website. But I will call them tomorrow! Thanks!

 

[Pluto468]

If they don't have adjoining you could try BW Anaheim Plus Inn. We stayed there once in adjoining rooms. We had 4 queen beds & 2 bathrooms plus they have the hot breakfast. It's 2 minutes from the crosswalk.

 

[Cal-Pie]

Every time I choose to stay somewhere other than PVI, I have regrets as I walk by. I like their beds, the proximity is unbeatable, the parking situation is easy and their customer service/security has always been stellar.

 

[piglet too]

Did you by any chance look at the hotels right around Toy Story parking? I’ve had success at the Hilton properties around there, and the shuttle has never taken very long.

 

[pyratgrrl]

What about the Desert Inn and Suites on Harbor? It's very close, and they have family suites.

If that doesn't suit your needs, I would choose Park Vue Inn. Have stayed there several times, and the location is wonderful.

 

[jimmymc]

Park Vue Inn seems like a no-brainer. I think 3 adults can manage one bathroom in exchange for the better location and price.

 

[SFMommy]

Park Vue Inn seems like a no-brainer. I think 3 adults can manage one bathroom in exchange for the better location and price.

That is what I am leaning towards as well. My DH is a bit of a hotel snob and also a Marriott Titanium, so we may end up with the 2 rooms at the Fairfield Inn. But I would rather have the 4 nights at the PVI.

 

[mel2014]

Have you looked at Desert Palms for your dates for either a 2-bedroom suite or a king/full-size bunk suite? I picked the most expensive nights in July 2026 and it looks like it would be $1765 for four nights for a 2 bed/2 bath suite or $1344 for the king/full suite (which only has one bathroom but does have a separate private bedroom for the full size bunks). Includes full free breakfast and isn't a much farther walk than the Fairfield.