Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Hotels in Anaheim, by the Record

Anaheim has sent exactly one place into the record so far: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, honored by Forbes Travel Guide.

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  1. Craftsman timber beams and a stone hearth the size of a small house anchor the lobby of this Disney resort hotel, which opens directly onto California Adventure and Downtown Disney. More than 900 rooms means it's never exactly intimate, but the proximity to the parks is the whole point. Tenaya Stone Spa offers a quieter corner when the churro fumes get overwhelming. Cast members handle everything with unsettling cheer, which is either magical or unnerving depending on your caffeine level.


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