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traditional pizzas baked in the kitchen o ven).
Tip:
Request a room that either overlooks
the Paradise P ier section of California A dventure or has dir ect access to the poolside
cabanas.
1717 S. Disneyland Dr ., Anaheim, CA 92802.
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714/956-MICKEY
(714/956-6425). Reser vations fax
714/956-6582. www.disneyland.com. 489 units. $180-$320 double; fr om $275 suite. AE, MC, V. Parking
$10.
Amenities:
2 r estaurants; lounge; bab ysitting; childr en's pr ograms; c oncierge; fitness c enter;
Jacuzzi; outdoor pool; r oom ser vice; Wi-Fi (free, in lobb y).
In room:
A/C, TV, hair dr yer, Internet (free),
minibar.
Sheraton Anaheim Hotel
This hotel rises to the festiv e theme-par k occasion
with its fanciful E nglish Tudor architecture; it's a castle that lur es business conventions,
Disney-bound families, and local high school pr oms. The public ar eas ar e quiet and
elegant—intimate gar dens with fountains and koi ponds, and a plush lobb y and
lounges—which can be a pleasing touch after a frantic day at the amusement par k. The
rooms are modern and unusually spacious, but other wise not distinctive. A large swim-
ming pool sits in the center of the complex, surrounded by attractive landscaping. Don't
be put off b y the high rack rates; r ooms commonly go for ar ound $130, ev en on busy
summer weekends.
900 S. Disneyland Dr . (at I-5), Anaheim, CA 92802.
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800/325-3535
or 714/778-1700 in the U .S. Fax
714/535-3889. www.sheraton.com. 489 units. $210-$245 double; $300-$370 suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Parking
$10; free Disneyland shuttle.
Amenities:
2 restaurants; lounge; concierge; fitness center; Jacuzzi; outdoor
pool; room service; Wi-Fi (free, in lobby).
In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, Internet ($9.95 per day), minibar.
Moderate
The Anabella Hotel
Uniting several formerly independent low-rise hotels across
the street from Disney's California Adventure, the developers behind the Anabella started
from scratch, gutting each building to cr eate carefully planned r ooms for par k-bound
families and business travelers alike. The complex features a vaguely mission-style facade
of whitewashed walls and r ed-tiled roofs, though guest r oom interiors ar e strictly con-
temporary in style and modern in appointments. B athrooms are generously sized and
outfitted in honey-toned granite; most have a tub/shower combo—just a few are shower-
only. Though parking areas dot the grounds, you'll also find a pleasant garden around the
central swimming pool and whirlpool; a separate adult pool hides out next to the str eet-
side fitness r oom. B usiness trav elers will appr eciate the in-r oom ex ecutive desks with
high-speed Internet access, while families can take adv antage of “kids' suites” complete
with bunk beds and separate bedrooms. There's a pleasant indoor-outdoor all-day restau-
rant, and the hotel is a stop on both the D isney and Convention Center shuttle routes.
Note:
Rooms and rates vary wildly in terms of r oom size, layout, and occupancy limits;
extra time spent at the hotel's website and with the reservationist will pay off in the most
comfortable room for your needs.
1030 W. K atella A ve. (at S. West St.), Anaheim, CA 92802.
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800/863-4888
or 714/905-1050. F ax
714/905-1054. www.anabellahotel.com. 360 units. $99-$319 double. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free parking.
Amenities:
Restaurant; lounge; c oncierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; 2 out door heated pools (including
adults-only pool); room service.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi ($9.95 per day).
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Anaheim Plaza Hotel & Suites
Value
Although it's located across the street
from the D isneyland R esort's main gate, y ou'll appr eciate the way this hotel 's clev er
design shuts out the noisy world. I n fact, the sev en two-story garden buildings r emind
me more of 1960s Waikiki than busy Anaheim (maybe it's the palm trees). A key feature
is the O lympic-size heated outdoor pool and adjacent whirlpool.
The furnishings ar e
