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motel-bland but y ou won't spend much time her e anyway. On the plus side, little has
changed about the friendly rates, which often dr op as low as $69.
1700 S. Harbor Blv d. (at K atella A ve.), Anaheim, CA 92802.
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800/631-4144
or 714/772-5900. F ax
714/772-8386. www.anaheimplazahotel.com. 300 units. $99-$170 double; from $205 suite. Rates include
continental breakfast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $4.60; fr ee Disneyland shuttle ser vice.
Amenities:
Restaurant; lounge; Jacuzzi; large outdoor heated pool; room service.
In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, Internet
($9.95 per day).
Portofino Inn & Suites
Kids
Emerging from the r ubble of the former J olly
Roger Hotel renovation, this complex of lo w- and high-rise all-suite buildings spor ts a
cheery y ellow exterior and family-friendly interior . The location couldn 't be better—
directly across the str eet from California A dventure's back side. You can either walk or
take the ART (Anaheim Resort Transit) to the fr ont gate. Designed to work as well for
business travelers from the nearby Convention Center as for Disney-bound families, the
Portofino offers contemporar y, stylish furnishings as w ell as v acation-friendly rates and
suites for any family configuration. Families will want a Kids' Suite, which features bunk
beds and a sleeper sofa, plus a TV, fridge, and micr owave—and that's just in the kids '
room; Mom and D ad have a separate bedr oom with gr own-up comforts like a double
vanity, shower massage, and their o wn TV. There's even a Kids Eat F ree program at the
inn's cafe.
1831 S. Harbor Blv d. (at K atella A ve.), Anaheim, CA 92802.
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800/398-3963
or 714/782-7600. F ax
714/782-7619. www.portofinoinnanaheim.com. 190 units. $104-$169 double; $119-$229 suit e. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Free parking and Disneyland shuttle.
Amenities:
Restaurant; exercise room; Jacuzzi; outdoor
pool.
In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
Inexpensive
Candy Cane Inn
Value
Take your standard U-shaped motel cour t with out-
door corridors, spr uce it up with cobblestone driv es and walkways along with old-time
streetlamps, add flo wering vines engulfing r oom balconies, and y ou hav e the Candy
Cane. The face-lift worked, making this gem near Disneyland's main gate a treat for the
stylish bargain hunter. The rooms are decorated in bright floral motifs with comfor table
furnishings, including queen-size beds and a separate dressing and vanity area. Breakfast
is served in the courtyard, where you can also splash around in a heated pool, whirlpool,
or kids' wading pool. If you feel like splurging, request one of the Premium Rooms with
extended checkout and nightly turndown service.
1747 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802.
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800/345-7057
or 714/774-5284. Fax 714/772-1305. www.
candycaneinn.net. 171 units . $82-$159 double . Rates include expanded c ontinental breakfast. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Free parking and Disneyland shuttle .
Amenities:
Exercise room; Jacuzzi; out door heated
pool and wading pool.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
Travelodge Anaheim
Located on the back side of D isneyland, this modest hotel
appeals to the budget-conscious trav eler who's looking for plenty of fr ee perks such as
Wi-Fi and continental br eakfast. All rooms have a refrigerator and microwave, and you
can relax by the large outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi while using the laundry room. The
extra-large family rooms accommodate virtually any brood, and shuttles run regularly to
the park.
1057 W. Ball Rd ., Anaheim, CA 92802.
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800/578-7878
or 714/774-7600. F ax 714/535-6953. w ww.
travelodge.com. 95 units. $90-$110 double; $115 family room. Rates include full breakfast. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Free park ing and Disneyland shuttle .
Amenities:
Restaurant; Jacuzzi; out door heated pool.
In
room:
A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
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