The modern, airy lobby greets you at this  recently remodeled 10-story hotel. Each of the 169 rooms has a mini refrigerator, microwave, luxury bedding, free wi-fi, and a 47" TV with free movie channels. In addition to the heated outdoor pool, you'll find a whirlpool spa, fitness center, guest laundry, and 24-hour convenience store (with meals for your microwave!). Enjoy the complimentary beverage area, and have breakfast, dinner, or cocktails at the Garden Grill & Bar. This is a non-smoking hotel.

Parking is $12. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 12:00 pm. Address: 11777 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840. Phone: 714-703-9100. Web: http://www.anaheimhgi.com/.

This 264-room hotel has a resort feel, with features like a large outdoor heated pool shaped like mouse ears, a whirlpool spa, and 24-hour fitness center. Accommodations include eight junior suites, with a private bedroom and separate living area, and 20 Kids' Suites, with a unique room within-a-room with a jungle theme and bunk beds, either a desk or additional day bed, a TV, and an Xbox 360 with DVD capability. All rooms are non-smoking and include free wi-fi, 27" TV with premium channels, in-room safe, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board. Enjoy breakfast or dinner with room service or in Burger Theory, for tasty original burgers, salads, pizza, appetizers, and a huge selection of beers on tap or in bottles. Kids 12 and under eat free from the kids' menu when accompanied by adults. This hotel also has a 24-hour gift shop, guest laundry, and barbecue area with grills.

Parking is included. Check-in time: 4:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 1915 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-748-7777. Web: http://www.hianaheimresort.com/.

If swimming is your favorite vacation pastime, this hotel is for you, with the only 24-hour pool in the Anaheim resort area. A cascading fountain, children's play fountain, whirlpool spa, thatched-roof pool bar, and lush, tropical landscaping make this outdoor pool special—and at night you can see the Disneyland fireworks! The 244 rooms have free wi-fi, 42" TV with premium channels, coffee maker, available cribs, hairdryer, mini refrigerator, premium linens, and iron/ironing board. Standard rooms and themed suites are available, as are a 24-hour fitness center and guest laundry. 100% smoke-free. Its American Tavern Eatery & Drink "gastropub" offers comfort foods as well as gourmet meals and adult beverages, and will even provide pool-side service. Breakfast buffet 6:30 am-11:30 am, additional charge. Guests are charged a $50/night deposit at check-in, refunded at the end of your stay. Pets are allowed for a $25/night fee—call to arrange.

Parking is $12. Address: 1221 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. Phone: 855-634-8555. Web: http://www.hotelmenage.com.

The Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is not your father's HoJo! This "retro" hotel sits on seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, with a secluded Garden Pool and the pirate-themed Castaway Cove, featuring a 30-foot pirate ship, slides, water cannon, two outdoor heated swimming pools, whirlpool spa, wading pool and a "Sprayground." Each of the 303 colorful rooms in six guest buildings has free wi-fi, 37" TV with premium channels, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, laptop-sized safe, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board. Most rooms have balconies, and some have vaulted ceilings and skylights. Suites (including Kids' Suites) are available. Enjoy the convenience of a gift  and sundries shop, game room, tour desk, guest laundry, and nearby Mimi's Cafe. This is a completely non-smoking hotel.

Parking is included. Check-in time: 4:00 pm; check-out time: 12:00 pm. Address: 1380 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-776-6120. Web: http://www.hojoanaheim.com.