Anaheim, California brims with local delights for families - Disneyland and California Adventure, the Wild West-inspired Knott's Berry Farm theme park, Angels baseball, and Mighty Ducks hockey, to name a few. No wonder travel agents recommend the Anaheim area for travelers who have already visited Florida's Walt Disney World. Anaheim naturally abounds with family-oriented lodging to complement its popular attractions. The first seven hotels listed below offer double rooms and suites ranging from $75/N-150/N depending on season.

La Quinta Inn
1752 South Clementine
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/635-5000
Located just blocks away from Disneyland, the La Quinta Inn feature a separate room with either a king size bed or two double beds with sofa sleeper. The hotel also offers a relaxing pool, an exercise room, guest laundry facilities, a complimentary breakfast, free parking and shuttle to Disneyland. Suites are equpped with coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves.

Anaheim Plaza Hotel and Suites
1700 South Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/722-5900, 800/522-6428
Anaheim Plaza offers a resort-like atmosphere with two-story buildings among nine acres of landscaped grounds. The hotel, encompassing over 500 rooms and suites, is opposite Disneyland's main entrance and one block from the Convention Center. Shuttle service to the park, an Olympic size pool w/ spa, and numerous gardens and walkways make it a pleasant, convenient place to stay.

Best Western Park Place Inn and Mini Suites
1544 South Harbor Boulevard

Anaheim, CA 92802-2312
800/854-8175, ext. 4, 714/776-4800
This hotel stands across from Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. It is also located two miles from Arrowhead Pond, home of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, and Thomas Edison Field, home of the Anaheim Angels. An on-site desk books tours of popular Southern California attractions and the hotel sells flex passport tickets to the Disney parks.

Castle Inn
1734 South Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/774-8111, 800/227-8530
Aspiring young knights may enjoy the Castle Inn's medieval theme. This hotel, located ½ block from Disneyland, provides hourly shuttles to and from the park. Kid-friendly perks include a heated pool and children's wading pool, gift shop, and TV w/VCR.

Hampton Inn and Suites Anaheim/Garden Grove
11747 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714/703-8800, 800/CALL-HOME (225-5466)
The Hampton Inn offers both standard hotel rooms and suites with living rooms and full kitchens. "Kidsland" rooms supply bunk beds and activity tables. Located 1.5 miles south of Disneyland, the hotel provides shuttle service to the park. Hampton Inn also offers complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool, a gym, and a 24-hr. gift shop.

Homewood Suites Anaheim
12005 Harbor Boulvard
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714/740-1800
Located in the heart of Orange Country, this 166-suite hotel stands less than 1 mile from Disneyland. One or two bedroom suites feature two cable televisions, video games, telephones, and an iron w/board and can accommodate up to six people. Visitors enjoy complimentary breakfast and free transportation to Disneyland.

Disneyland Resort Hotels

The following three hotels are within the Disneyland Resort theme park complex. Although they are more expensive, guests receive privileges such as early admission to both parks, "park-hopping" passes so families can visit more than one park each day, special breakfast opportunities with Disney characters, and a convenient location closer to the attractions so little ones can get "home" for a mid-day nap.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
1600 South Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92803
800/225-2024, 714/956-MICKEY
This truly grand, 751-room hotel offers direct access to "Disney's California Adventure." The hotel's romantic craftsman style recalls turn-of-the-century California. Features include three swimming pools, a cashier with foreign currency exchange, film developing, and the Napa Rose restaurant. For an hourly fee, children 5-12 can spend an evening in Pinocchio's Workshop activity center.

Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
800/225-2024, 714/956-MICKEY
With many activities and attractions of its own, the Disneyland Hotel enhances a visit to its namesake park. The 990 rooms offer accommodation among tropical gardens and scenic waterfalls. The Peter Pan-inspired Never Land Pool, complete with 100-foot waterslide and Anaheim's only white sandy beach, add to the exotic ambiance. Award-winning dining includes Goofy's Kitchen, where characters often stop to say hello. During the "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration, park guests may win the opportunity to invite five friends or family to spend the night in the hotel's Mickey Mouse Penthouse, a huge suite whose decor pays homage to all things Mouseketeer.

Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
1717 Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
800/225-2024
Paradise Pier overlooks "Disney's California Adventure" and contains 502 contemporary-style rooms. Dining includes The Yamabaki Japanese restaurant and Breakfast with "Minnie and Friends." The rooftop pool and spa provides a unique place to relax, and Team Mickey's Workout Room helps visitors warm up for full days on their feet.

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