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Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

3 stars
631 W. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
221 reviews
Great Location

The hotel is walking distance to Convention Center and Disneyland and plenty of restaurants. The... See full review

  • Up Over
  • Mar 12, 2012
Just barely two separate rooms

We wanted a suite that had a separate room for our kids to sleep and we wouldn't feel like we had... See full review

  • SMMc
  • Feb 20, 2012
Comfortable and affordable family-friendly hotel next to Disneyland
The Desert Palms Hotel and Suites offers a wide range of spacious guest rooms and budget-stretching amenities. Winner of a three-diamond AAA award, The Desert Palms Hotel is newly renovated and directly next to Disneyland. A bright, elegant lobby welcomes guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and in the guest rooms. The hotel is across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center, and minutes from numerous attractions in the Anaheim area.
Highlights
  • Next-door to Disneyland
  • Winner of a three-diamond AAA award
  • Complimentary breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Outdoor heated pool, whirlpool and complimentary fitness center
Rooms

The Desert Palms Hotel has 189 guest rooms and suites. Every room features free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee-maker and 37-inch flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer a small dining table with four chairs and a kitchenette. Several suites are geared toward families. The Yuha Kid Suite features one bedroom with a king size bed, and a second bedroom with bunk bed and sofabed. The Kalahari Suite will sleep up to eight people and has two fully-appointed bathrooms.

Features

The dining area boasts a complimentary hot breakfast buffet so guests can start their morning adventures with plenty of energy. Morning coffee service is available at the Oasis Cafe, and the Sandbox Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and features happy hour specials.


Business travelers appreciate The Desert Palms Hotel's proximity to Anaheim Convention Center, complimentary access to the business center, and free wireless Internet available throughout the property. After a day spent exploring Anaheim and its attractions, guests relax in the heated outdoor pool or whirlpool. The Desert Palms Hotel also has a fitness center, gift shop and video game arcade.

Transportation
  • John Wayne/Orange County Airport (12 mi/19 km)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (34 mi/54 km)
Attractions
  • Anaheim Convention Center (Across the street)
  • Disneyland (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • The Shops at Anaheim Garden Walk (1 block)
  • Angels Stadium (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Honda Center (2.7 mi/4.4 km)
  • Dad Miller Golf Course (3.7 mi/5.9 km)
  • Knott's Berry Farm (5.6 mi/9 km)
  • SoCal beaches (15 mi/24.1 km)
Business
  • Complimentary access to business center
  • Free Wi-Fi
Policies & fees
  • Starting January 1, 2012, Desert Palms Hotel will be charging a resort fee of $9.95 plus tax.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Rooms

Kitchenette with Free Breakfast
Two queen beds and one sofa bed in separate living area. Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Small dining table with four chairs. Coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing equipment, in-room safe, free hi-speed internet access, 25" cable TV featuring Disney Channel and Cartoon Network.
Luxury Suite with Free Breakfast
Two queen beds and one sofa bed in separate, sunken living area. Microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing equipment, in-room safe, free hi-speed internet access, 25" cable TV featuring Disney Channel and Cartoon Network.
King Suite with Free Breakfast
One King bed and one sofa bed in separate, living area. Microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing equipment, in-room safe, free hi-speed internet access, 25" cable TV featuring Disney Channel and Cartoon Network.
Family Suite with Free Breakfast
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, four queen beds, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing equipment, in-room safe, free hi-speed internet access, 25" cable TV featuring Disney Channel and Cartoon Network.
Deluxe Two Doubles with Free Breakfast
Two Queen size beds, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing equipment, in-room safe, free hi-speed internet access, 25" cable TV featuring Disney Channel and Cartoon Network.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Anaheim, CA
Nearby airports
John Wayne Orange County, Los Angeles International
Area description
Located next to the Disneyland Resort and across from the Anaheim Convention Center.

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free parking
  • Game Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe Deposit Box

Dining

Sandbox Bar & Grille
Open daily (kids meal are available)

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (221)

Ratings and reviews for Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Overall score

3.8 / 5
221 out of 221
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Laura Lynn
Vallejo, CA
May 17, 2012

Great Location!

This hotel is a block from Disneyland. They serve a free hot breakfast which saves you a ton of money in the Disneyland Resort area. Super friendly staff and clean rooms :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Marris Itallian Restaurant is less than 2 miles from the hotal and delivers to the hotel if you want to stay in. Really good food and way cheaper than everything next to Disneyland.

Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

5
JoshNYAH
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Mar 24, 2012

Great Place

I loved this place, the only bad part was my fault, I left my Iphone Charger in the wall and I called the same day as check out and they said it was not there, Its my fault but the rooms and location and people are fantastic

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

3
Up Over
Cincinnati
Mar 12, 2012

Great Location

The hotel is walking distance to Convention Center and Disneyland and plenty of restaurants. The king suite was good but most rooms have windows without any view at all. The gym equipment ws minimal and the pool has no sun as it is in a narrow courtyard. Apart from this the staff were friendly and helpful and the location makes up for other shortcomings except for the price

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

5
JoshNYAH
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Mar 8, 2012

Great Place

The rooms were great, they let us check in early, even got an upgrade to a suite, the rooms were clean and really well designed, the beds were so comfortable and I am very picky when it comes to my sleep. Would stay again in a minute. Also the 7-11 right across the street is great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

3
SMMc
San Mateo
Feb 20, 2012

Just barely two separate rooms

We wanted a suite that had a separate room for our kids to sleep and we wouldn't feel like we had to sit in the dark. It had the room, but a sliding glass door and a window between our room and the kids.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

3
Streetbomber0
New York, NY, USA
Jan 30, 2012

Disney Land Trip

The staff was friendly. the rooms are ok the could have been better it feels a little out dated could use some changes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

By staying at Desert Palms Hotel & Suites which was only 2 blocks from disney we had the option to go in and out of the park as much as we liked and got to see the fire works at night from our hotel roof top.

Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

4
ClerkWork
Boston, MA, USA
Jan 30, 2012

California Adventure

We stayed in this hotel once many years ago. When we mentioned this in passing at check-in, they upgraded us to a suite. Perfect view of Disneyland fireworks from the room each night. Breakfast had good variety but the hot dishes did not change during our stay. Rooms were clean and hotel in general was well cared for with gleaming lobby. The location is ideal for a lot of Anaheim attractions, not too far from LA, and is close to highway. Overall a great experience, our second time there and we would not hesitate to go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Disneyland is behind the hotel. If a visit is in your plans, you can walk to either park and save the parking fee, head home for an afternoon nap and be fresh for the fireworks at night.

Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

4
monicaw3
Seattle, Wa
Dec 31, 2011

Kitchenette Room

Not bad! Great location...walked to almost everything. Friendly staff. Big, free breakfast and a clean room!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

5
GirlTripper
California
Dec 23, 2011

It's All Here

I couldn't find any other hotel in the Disneyland area that offered FREE parking, FREE HOT breakfast, and FREE WiFi. Yes, even though it's on the back side of Paradise Pier of California Adventures, it's about a mile to get out the gate and to the hotel (a long walk at the end of the day but do-able), but the hotel is clean, offered me an upgrade upon check in, and had an extensive breakfast with eggs, potatoes, sausage, make-your-own waffles, cereal, rolls, donuts, yogurt...etc There were many families here, but our room was at the end of the hall so it was fairly quiet. My mark of 5 stars includes duvet covers (which they did not have) but other than that many people seemed to be enjoying other amenities such as the pool and spa (not large but it was popular). Our room did have a mini-fridge and microwave. The soap/towels were a low point...bring your own sundry items or visit Target down the road. The 7-Eleven next door is a great, clean, brightly lit place to get water and items before going to the park. Affordable, clean, nice place to stay for our girls trip. Looked good for families too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Buy water at the 7-Eleven. 99 cents vs. $3+ in the park.

Review of Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Reviewer score

3
Monster0110
Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Dec 18, 2011

OK, but probably won't be back

There were so many screaming kids, which we know isn't the hotels fault, but it kind of took away from our expreience. You deal with that all day at Disneyland the last thing you want is to have it back at your hotel. The breakfast was NOT that great! We ate cereal and waffles the whole time we were there. The eggs and sausage patties (if you can call it that) were horrible. The location was advertised as being WAY closer than it was. It is more like 2 long blocks to walk and after a LONG day of walking in Disneyland, it was not pleasant to walk that far going back. Also, the 7-11 is very sketchy. Keep your children close and don't make any eye contact. The beds were not that comfortable and the fan IS really loud in the bathroom. The front desk staff was great and there was always cleaning staff working very hard to keep things looking good (washing glass on front entrance doors), cleaning main floor public washroom, etc). We probably won't go back. This was our 4th trip to Disneyland and we'll go back to our favourite hotel next time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Cheesecake Factory, which is down Katella Avenue, is absolutely fantastic! You get big portions and it's the best food we've ever eaten.

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