On my most recent trip to Disneyland, I had the pleasure of staying at the Westin Anaheim Resort! Here’s a review of that experience.
Westin Anaheim Resort
Last year, I stayed at the Candy Cane Inn and enjoyed the close proximity to the park. This year, I opted to stay at the Westin Anaheim Resort due to the hotel‘s location and wonderful amenities! Having stayed here 3 nights, I think I can give a fair review of the experience.
The Location
I had read a few reviews mentioning the walk being a little long. However, the map made it look straight forward. Plus, I liked that most of the walk was on Disney’s property, so it felt safer. I walked over via Disneyland Dr versus taking Harbor Boulevard to avoid dealing with the unhoused. Most of the time, I was able to cut through the Grand Californian Hotel to make the walk shorter. However, you can’t do that during park opening. Additionally, one afternoon of my trip, there was a security guard who wouldn’t let me on property since I didn’t have a hotel or dining reservation at the hotel. So, just something to keep in mind if you stay here.
The Resort
I will say, this was a really nice place to stay. Everything felt luxurious and comfy. In fact, I noticed immediately how cushiony the carpet was! I feel most of the time, it’s just carpet over concrete. This was soft and plush!
The bed was very relaxing and the pillows didn’t go flat! The shower even had good pressure! I can see why this is a highly rated resort with all of the deluxe amenities.
The room also features some high tech fancy light switches. It was neat on the first day, but lost a little something by the last day. Also, I couldn’t get the light on the mirror to go out completely, so it lit up the room at night.
Upon arrival, I noticed that there wasn’t any soap at the sink. I notified the front desk on the way to the parks and when I returned to my room that night there were two bars of soap! So, I was pleased with their speed and ability to handle this issue.
Pros
- Luxe accommodations – This felt like a deluxe resort without the pricetag. It was several hundred dollars cheaper per night than the Disney resorts but was a really nice hotel.
- Wonderful bed – The bed was so comfy! The bedding was soft and the pillows didn’t go flat!
- Good water pressure – Not every hotel (particularly in California) has great water pressure. I was pleased to discover the water pressure here was great.
- Has several restaurants – I like staying somewhere that has at least one restaurant on property for arrival and departure days. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to try out all of the restaurants here. However, I did grab a Chicken Biscuit Sandwich from the Blossoms Market and Cafe before my departure to the airport. It was tasty!
- Most of the walk to the parks is on Disney property – I appreciated how safe the walk to and from the park felt since this was a solo trip.
Cons
- More expensive than some closer hotels – This hotel is nicer than most found on Harbor Blvd. However, it’s also more expensive than most of them.
- Longer walk – The first day or two didn’t seem so bad. However, I was starting to drag by the third day. It’s about 1.0 to 1.1 miles each way.
Is the Westin Anaheim Resort worth it?
I truly enjoyed my stay at the Westin Anaheim Resort. The amenities were amazing. However, I might pick somewhere closer to the parks next time just for convenience. If you don’t mind a longer walk to/from the parks, this is a top pick!
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