Anaheim Marriott Review
The Anaheim Marriott is the hotel most people book because of its location. It sits in a cul-de-sac near the Anaheim Convention Center, about a mile from Downtown Disney, and has 1,030 rooms to fill each evening.
I stayed here with my family, ate in the restaurants, used the lounge, and walked to the parks. It is better than the location alone would suggest, and there is one thing about getting to Disneyland that changed after I filmed this review that you need to know before you book.
Quick Take
| Location | 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center |
| Opened | 1981, full renovation completed 2024 |
| Size | 1,030 rooms across two towers, 33 suites |
| Walk to Disneyland Park | About 20 minutes, roughly a mile |
| Meeting space | 109,000 square feet, four ballrooms, 44 breakout rooms |
| Parking | $56 self, $61 valet, per night |
| Shuttle | Anaheim Resort Campus Shuttle, $6 day pass |
| Best for | Marriott elites who want a lounge near Disneyland, and anyone attending a convention |
A Short History of the Hotel
The city of Anaheim opened the convention center in 1967, and for years afterward, groups booked the space and then slept scattered around the city. The Anaheim Marriott opened in 1981 as the fix: a large hotel placed directly across from the hall so attendees could walk to their sessions.
The hotel grew in stages, which is why there are two towers. The property finished a full renovation in 2024. If you are reading older reviews that mention a Starbucks and a Pizza Hut in the lobby, they are outdated. The public spaces, the restaurant, the gym, and the guest rooms were all reworked, and now it’s a much more upscale convention option for Anaheim. Thank the competition in the area (like the Westin and JW Marriott).
Location and Getting to the Parks
In the video, I mention the Anaheim Resort Transportation shuttle at about $3 per person. ART has now shut down. The agency announced the closure on January 29, 2026. It ran its last service on March 31, 2026, undone by a funding structure in which labor consumed more than 70% of operating costs, while hotel contributions were capped at 5% annual increases.
The Anaheim Marriott is now served by the Anaheim Resort Campus Shuttle, which it shares with the Hilton Anaheim, the Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort, and the Sheraton Park Hotel. A day pass is $6 per person. It runs every 30 minutes from 7 to 10 a.m., hourly from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., then every 30 minutes from 8 p.m. until half an hour after park close.
One warning about the name: there is a separate property called the Anaheim Marriott Suites in Garden Grove, not Anaheim. It is served by a different shuttle, the Grove District service, at $7 for a day or $21 for three days. When you’re done after a long day in the parks, make sure you’re hopping on the right shuttle home!
The walk is the other option and the one my family used. It is about a mile to the Disneyland gates, which took us around 20 minutes. Twenty minutes at 9 a.m. is a pleasant walk. Twenty minutes at 11 p.m. with a tired kid on your shoulders is a different experience, and you should factor in the shuttle cost into your trip if you have young children. An Uber is also a quick option.
The walk through the convention center is the hidden perk. It was over 100 degrees during my stay, and we used the air-conditioned route through the building constantly.
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Start planning with meThe Lobby and Check-In
The lobby is made to serve the convention hotel. It is large, designed to accommodate a few hundred people arriving at once, and the seating is arranged for meetings and networking.
There is a separate elite check-in line, which matters here more than at a normal hotel. When a conference lets out, the standard line gets long fast, and the elite line can definitely help.
The Rooms
The rooms are smaller than a standard Marriott room. That is the thing to know before you book. We had four people, plus a pack-and-play, and it was cramped. A solo traveler or a couple will find the room perfectly comfortable. A family of four should look at a suite or plan to spend most of the day out of the room.
What the room does well, it does very well. The beds are among the most comfortable I have slept in at this brand tier. Sound isolation is excellent, and I mean that specifically: I heard nothing from the hallway, which is not something I can say about most 1,000-room hotels. The TV is large. There is a mini fridge.
The closet is small, and the coffee station is compact, with bottled waters included. There was a welcome amenity in the room when we arrived, which has become rare enough at this price point that it warrants mentioning.
We had what I would call a peekaboo view of the park, with a sliver of the Incredicoaster visible. If a park view matters to you, ask, but do not pay a large premium for it. The views here are not what you get from a Disney-owned hotel.
Request the main tower when you book. The older tower behind the building is not as appealing.
The Concierge Lounge
The lounge is upstairs and reserved for Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members, plus one guest (or your family in the same room). If you hold that status, it changes the math on this hotel considerably.
Breakfast is simple but above average for a lounge, and it is served in nFuse on weekends. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available throughout the day. The views from the lounge are great, though not toward Disneyland, and there is a small balcony.
The detail that stuck with me: they had fun cups for kids. It is a tiny thing that costs the hotel almost nothing, but it tells you someone on staff thought about who their guest is. Service across the property matched that.
Food and Drink
nFuse Restaurant Bar & Lounge is the full-service option,n and where breakfast happens. The line gets long. If you are trying to make rope drop, go early or eat elsewhere, because waiting for a table here will cost you the first hour of your park day.
The Market Cafe is the grab-and-go, with hot items, refrigerated drinks, and cold cuts. It is the practical choice for a family and what we use most.
Slice Pizzeria is also available but was closed during my stay, so I cannot tell you whether it is any good.
The bar pours a Marriott-branded light beer that tastes like Coors Light. I am not going to say it’s the best beer on earth, but it’s a fun thing I haven’t seen in my many, many Marriott stays.
There is also a resort shop and, in a detail that tells you exactly who this hotel is for, a small FedEx store for the convention attendees.
Overall, the food operation feels utilitarian and sized for conventions rather than for vacationers. It works, but nothing special.
The Pool and the Gym
The pool is small for a hotel of this size, but it is outdoor and heated. There is a shade structure over one section, which makes it workable for young kids in the Anaheim summer heat. If your family plans to spend an afternoon at the pool instead of the parks, this is not the best hotel for that, but it’s serviceable.
The gym is the surprise. It is expansive, recently renovated, and open 24 hours at no charge. The walls have Orange County trail photography with a placard naming each location, which is a nicer touch than the mirrors and TVs you usually get.
Staying Here for a Convention
This hotel was built for the convention center, and if that is why you are in Anaheim, the case is simple. The main event hall is across the cul-de-sac. You can walk to your sessions in a suit in August without arriving soaked.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event runs August 14 to 16, 2026, with the main event floor at the Anaheim Convention Center and evening showcases at the Honda Center. If you are attending, this hotel is about as close as you can be to the floor without sleeping in it. Rooms for those dates go quickly, and the rates reflect it.
The 109,000 square feet of meeting space across four ballrooms and 44 breakout rooms means there is a decent chance something is going on in the building during your stay,y even if you are here for Disneyland. That mostly shows up as crowded elevators between 8 and 9 a.m. and a full restaurant at breakfast.
Parking, Rates, and What It Actually Costs
Parking is $56 per night for self-parking and $61 for valet. Short stays are tiered: self-parking is free for the first 20 minutes, $46 for one to five hours, and $56 beyond that; valet is $51 for up to three hours and $61 after four.
At $56, parking a car here for a five-night Disneyland trip costs $280 before you have paid for a single park ticket. If you can fly in and skip the rental car, the shuttle, and rideshare, the math works out better than it looks.
Room rates move with the convention calendar more than with the Disneyland calendar. A quiet week can be reasonable for a hotel this close to the parks. A week with a large show in the building will be several times that. Check the convention center calendar before you pick your dates, because moving your trip by 4 days can substantially reduce the rate.
Add it up: room plus parking plus $6 per person per day for the shuttle, then compare that total against the Disney-owned hotels before you decide the Marriott is the value play. Sometimes it is, and sometimes the gap is smaller than the headline rate suggests.
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Who Should Stay Here
Book it if: you hold Platinum status or above and want lounge access near Disneyland. That is the single strongest case for this hotel, and it is the one I would make to a friend. Book it also if you are attending a convention, traveling solo or as a couple, or want a large, well-maintained hotel with genuinely good service, and do not need theming.
Look elsewhere if you are a family of four sharing one room. The rooms are small, and you will feel it by night three. A suite fixes this, and a suite here costs enough that you should compare it against the Disneyland-area alternatives.
Skip it entirely if your trip depends on pool time, or if you need a five-minute walk to the park gates. The pool is undersized, and the walk is 20 minutes each way. Both are fine if you know about them, but they will frustrate you if you do not.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the Anaheim Marriott from Disneyland?
About a mile to the Disneyland Park gates, or roughly a 20-minute walk. Downtown Disney is a similar distance.
Is there a shuttle to Disneyland?
Yes. The Anaheim Resort Campus Shuttle serves this hotel for a $6 per person per day pass. It replaced the ART system, which shut down on March 31, 2026.
How much is parking?
$56 per night for self-parking, $61 for valet.
Is the Anaheim Marriott the same as the Anaheim Marriott Suites?
No. The Anaheim Marriott is at 700 W Convention Way next to the convention center. The Anaheim Marriott Suites is a separate property in Garden Grove with a different shuttle service.
Who can use the Concierge Lounge?
Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members plus one guest. Breakfast is included and moves to nFuse on weekends.
Which tower should I request?
The main tower. The older tower behind the building is a lesser product.
Is the hotel walkable to the Anaheim Convention Center?
Yes, it is directly across the cul-de-sac from the main event hall, and there is an air-conditioned route through the building.
Was the hotel renovated?
Yes, a full renovation was completed in 2024, covering guest rooms, public spaces, the restaurant, and the fitness center.
Bottom Line
The Anaheim Marriott is a convention hotel that happens to be near Disneyland, and it never pretends otherwise. The rooms are small, the pool is undersized, and parking costs more than some people's daily parking costs. What you get in return is a well-run building with excellent service, very good sound isolation, a gym worth using, and a lounge that changes the value equation entirely if you hold the status to get into it.
Would I book it again? Yes. The service was the reason, and the kids’ cups in the lounge were the moment that sealed the deal for me. Someone there is paying attention. For a family of four in one room, look at the suites. For a couple, a solo traveler, or a Platinum member who wants breakfast taken care of before a park day, this is a good use of your money or points. The next time I need to be in Anaheim for Disneyland, I'll check rates here first.
