suite hotels for a family of 5 in or around disneyland

any suggestions as to the best of the suite hotels to stay in or around the disneyland area. i%26#39;ve looked at the tripadvisor site %26amp; have the top rated hotels in anaheim but when speaking to a native angelian he told me not to stay in ananheim as it%26#39;s only got the disneyland parks %26amp; i%26#39;m miles from universal studios %26amp; beeches etc

he%26#39;s telling me to stay around burbank transport not a problem as we intend to rent a car for the stay any advice welcome

suite hotels for a family of 5 in or around disneyland

You will find Orange County (Anaheim, Buena Park, etc.) hotel rates usually lower than those in the LA area (including Burbank).

Also, Orange County is a lot closer to the beaches than Burbank is. Universal Studios is good for one day, so you probably will do better in the Anaheim area, as there are a lot more choices.

Look into the Residence Inn chain by Marriott, all their rooms are suites with a kitchen. Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn is another. Also Embassy Suites. Most of these come with a free breakfast, and other things, like a free happy hour, with beer and wine.

suite hotels for a family of 5 in or around disneyland

We (family of 5) stayed in a suite at the Hampton Inn in Garden Grove (about 1 mile from Disneyland) and were absolutely thrilled with it. We also did other things than just Disneyland, but like the previous poster stated, the rates are better away from LA.

There%26#39;s an Embassy Suites in Santa Ana, Right off the 55 Freeway. It%26#39;s easy Access to Newport Beach and Balboa Island, South Coast Plaza and Disneyland. They may even have a Disney shuttle if you set it up at check-in. You are also a reasonable distance from the Irvine Spectrum, a huge shopping, dining, and %26#39;entertainment%26#39; complex. Kinda an outdoor mall type thing that%26#39;s full of people on weekend nights. But be aware, you will not be in the Disney zone. You are right off a major freeway and you will have to drive to do *anything and everything*.

Like Darkbeer said, Embassy Suites are great because of all the stuff you get with them. When I travel to the OC, I stay at the Brea (North of Disney) one because of its great location, the free breakfast and cocktail hour. The rooms are big and clean and the hotels are always neat looking inside.

Even in Burbank, you are still miles from the Beaches. Sure, you are close to Universal, but if you are staying for any amount of time and need to fill it, I%26#39;d rather stay closer in the Orange County area than have to commute from Burbank. JMHO. Whatever you decide, have a wonderful trip!

Our family of 4 also stayed at the Residence inn at Garden Grove. We loved it also. The suite was spacious with a full kitchen, dining table, sofa, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 TV%26#39;s, clean and modern. Would definitely stay again. It is not within walking distance of the park but the shuttle stops right outside the hotel. Target stor, bank, pharmacy, some shops and several restaurants within a very short walk. Great for a family that wants a bit of space.

We also stayed at the residence inn garden grove. We were a family of 5 and had a one bedroom suite. Having the kitchen and dining table was great. The breakfasts are OK and they are free. We hired a car and drove ourselves to Universal, Sea World and Legoland. The hotel is close to target and they sell milk, bread, juice etc.

Check out Towneplace Suites by Marriott in Anaheim. I think this property is Marriott%26#39;s best kept secret. Great location, restaurants within a block, affordable, and a safe, clean happening area. Close to Angel%26#39;s Stadium. Hotel staff is friendly, informative, and is quick to help in any way needed. Tour buses/transporation picks up at Hotel door. Disneyland is a short drive away and Universal is up HWY 5 to 101 about 30 mins. away.

We just got back from our Disneyland vacation. Our hotel, Marriott Residence Inn at Garden Grove was a super choice. Just as the other poster described. We will definately stay there again.

j

We stayed in a Kidsuite in Holiday Inn Buena Park. It was fine for a short stay and very cheap. Nice pool too and opposite Knott%26#39;s. Also very convenient to the freeway (took 10 minutes to get to Disney).

Ari

darkbeer

i%26#39;ve been reading some of your posts %26amp; notice u have the local expert sign for anaheim

maybe u can give me a little bit more advice

trying to narrow our hotel/place to stay down to somewhere that we can be comfortable as a family.

preferably a 2 bedroom suite big enough to sleep mum dad %26amp; 3 children ---17, 13 %26amp; 6 we think a suite hotel would be best as we can come ';home'; after a day in the park %26amp; cook %26amp; eat at our leisure. we looked at the howard johnsons %26amp; saw that they have been voted No. 1 in the tripadvisor family choices but unfortunately the suites don%26#39;t come with a kitchen

we have looked at the marriott residence inn anaheim main gate %26amp; marriott residence inn garden grove both have suites (with kitchens) with 2 bedrooms %26amp; a sofa bed so we have plenty of room

can u tell me if the 1 in garden grove is worth the extra $90.00 a nite

we can get the anaheim maingate penthouse suite for $189 a nite but they want $279 in garden grove

it%26#39;s not exactly the same deal--- penthouse suite versus 2 bedroom suite but do u know or for that matter does anybody know what the difference is between the 2 %26amp; is it worth paying the extra $%26#39;s

another question ---are we far away from the beaches -we would like to spend at least 1 day in sand %26amp; the sea we%26#39;ve been told anaheim is not far from huntington beach %26amp; seal beach

thanks in advance

Since I am the ';local'; expert, I don%26#39;t spend much time in the hotels, so it is hard for me to compare the two based on what they offer inside.

The Garden Grove location is only about one mile south of the Anaheim location, so actually a bit closer to the beaches, but no major difference.

Both Residence Inns offer shuttle service to Disneyland via the ART system.

The hotel chains I mentioned earlier was due to the fact they came with kitchens and other amenities.

I think either choice would work, so for me, I would go with the better deal.

I would go read reviews here at TripAdvisor of both hotels and make a decision.