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Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

3 stars
631 W. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
247 reviews
Disneyland family

We did a two day trip to Disneyland with my husband, best friend, and 3 year old daughter and when... See full review

  • Nuttybrew21
  • Apr 5, 2013
Great Stay!!!

The hotel was nice, the staff at the front desk was very nice and courteous. The rooms were nice... See full review

  • SusieandPatrick
  • Apr 1, 2013
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 and 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.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Game room
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

33.8035 -117.9162
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.

Nearby points of interest

  • Anaheim Convention Center: 0.3 mi
  • The Grove: 1.8 mi
  • Edison Field: 1.9 mi
  • Honda Center: 2.3 mi
  • Anaheim Hills Golf Course: 9.1 mi

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 (247)

Ratings and reviews for Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Overall score

3.7 / 5
247 out of 247
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.4
Value:
4

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
UWBadger
Business
Rockford, IL, USA
Nov 16, 2011

Great for the Money

Excellent accomodations for the money. Maintenance could be better, but overall the facility was in good shape. Staff bends over backward to help, very cheerful. Relatively close (easy walk) to convention center and much more affordable than convention hotels. Hot breakfast adequate but nothing to write home about, also doesn't open until 7am. I would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
GetsAround
Business
Orlando, FL, USA
Nov 7, 2011

Good value

It's an old hotel that has been refurbished. The elevator creaks and the halls have an occasional musty smell. However, the rooms were clean and updated in terms of amenities (wireless internet, flat screen TV) and decor (newly painted). Don't expect luxuries like special bath soaps or a fancy breakfast buffet. The included breakfast is sufficient and good for families with young children. The location is excellent. It was in easy walking distance to the convention center, Disneyland and several restaurants. If you don't like the free coffee in the breakfast room, the cafe downstairs sells Seattle's Best.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Although the hotel has a restaurant, there are several restaurants (Bubba Gump, Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang and Roy's) about a block away on Katella Ave. You can also walk up Harbor to Downtown Disney.

Review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
MattG
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Nov 5, 2011

Great place to stay

Close to Disney, clean, free parking, great service, and free breakfast. I would stay here again.

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

Reviewer score

4
whyrlwynd
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Oct 31, 2011

Desert Palms

Great location!!! Rooms were very nice. Sometimes the hot waters was not hot enough for showers.

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

Garden Walk had allot of very nice dining options. Try Fire and Ice!

Review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
SoCalTravler
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Oct 27, 2011

Fantastic Family Vacation

This hotel had it all, cost effective room rates, daily breakfast included, free wifi, friendly staff and an excellent location that was ten minutes walking distance from Disneyland's main enterance. I will be staying here again the next time I have to stay in Anaheim, California.

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

Treat yourself to an evening out at Medieval Times or Pirates for a great dinner theater experience.

Review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Garga
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Oct 24, 2011

Blizzcon

Was very good I liked it but got put into a room where the heater did not perform well.

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

Reviewer score

4
NanaG64
Oliver, British Columbia
Oct 23, 2011

Disney Vacation

The staff were helpful and friendly, the room was clean. We did hear from other guests that they had seen a cockroach, but we didn't see any ourselves. Although we were within walking distance to Disneyland, after the first day and all that walking, we opted to spend the $4.00 each and use the shuttle.

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

Reviewer score

3
One Tired Mama
Oregon
Oct 22, 2011

TRAFFIC!!!

The hotel itself is good, nice clean rooms. We were there for 5 nights and I got about 3 hours sleep total. The road noise was crazy. The last night we stayed, there were "gamers" staying above us that partied like rock stars all night. Definately will NOT go back during this week, due to Blizzcon down the street. I should have read my reservation paper more closely, there was a $250 "resort fee" that I didn't realize. My fault. The staff was friendly.

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

Recommend getting the shuttle passes, $4 per person, right at the hotel desk, saves TONS of time trying to park at Disney, and you don't have to try to drive that CRAZY traffic!

Review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

4
nshmba
Business
Portland, OR, USA
Oct 16, 2011

Great Location

Very clean and simple but the internet connection was not high speed eventhough it was advertised as such.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Reviewer score

2
ericandmeri
Fresno, CA, USA
Oct 12, 2011

Over Rated

The pool was dirty, the room was small and outdated. The staff was friendly, the ppl staying were rude.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
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