This elegant, all-suite hotel offers 371 non-smoking suites in three layouts: King suites have a king bed, hold four persons, and are 440 sq. ft. Family suites have two doubles, hold six persons, and are 600 sq. ft. Executive suites have a king, hold four persons, and are 600+ sq. ft. All the brightly decorated suites have a living room with sofa bed, down comforters, feather pillows, desk, two TVs with cable and pay-per-view movies, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and wi-fi ($3.95/day, $12.95/day high-speed, or free if you join their rewards program, free in lobby). The 14-story luxury hotel features a fitness center, outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, and room service. The on-site restaurants, SunSpot (American cuisine) and Starbucks, are open all day. Pets are allowed for a $75 fee—call to make arrangements. Contracted shuttle serves this hotel only, $5/day.

Parking is $12. Check-in time: 4:00 pm; check-out time: 12:00 pm. Address: 12015 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove CA 92840 . Phone: 714-750-1000. Web: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snaas-anaheim-marriott-suites/.

This popular, Italian-themed hotel offers 78 deluxe rooms (renovated in 2014) and 112 suites. Each room features a 37" flat-screen TV with CNN, ESPN, HBO, and the Disney channel, free wi-fi, a mini refrigerator, and iron/ironing board. The suites add a sofa bed, microwave, two vanity areas, shower massager, French doors, and king beds. The 100 Kids' Suites have bunk beds and activity tables. Hotel amenities include heated outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, arcade, fitness center, guest laundry, and free parking (one vehicle per room; no trailers or oversize vehicles). Rent strollers for significantly less than the parks: single $10/day, double $15/day. Molly's Kitchen is adjacent and an IHOP is across the street. Conference facilities are available, and the hotel is close to the Anaheim Convention Center. This hotel also specializes in youth groups (which could lead to crowded conditions).

Parking is included. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 1831 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-782-7600. Web: http://www.portofinoinnanaheim.com/.

Complimentary parking, wi-fi, hot fresh breakfasts, and grocery shopping service set this 100% smoke-free hotel apart and make it a real value. A colorful child-sized "kids' check-in station," toddler pool, and playground welcome the small ones in your group. The 200 suites vary from one-room studios to two-bedroom/two-bath options. Each suite offers a private entrance, sofa bed,  and fully equipped kitchen with full-size stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, and coffee maker. You'll also find 1-2 TVs with CNN, ESPN, HBO, and pay-per-view movies, iron/ironing board, and hair dryers. Other hotel features are a regular pool, two whirlpool spas, convenience store, barbecue grills, sport court, and exercise room. Small pets allowed for a non-refundable $100 sanitation fee—call to arrange.

Parking is included. Check-in time: 4:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 1700 South Clementine Street, Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-533-3555. Web: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snaah-residence-inn-anaheim-maingate/.