This hotel caters to the young at heart, with a Kids' Registration area, Mickey and Minnie scavenger hunt, photo booth, arcade, and scheduled weekly craft station—but what your children might appreciate most is the short walk to Disneyland! Adults will enjoy what's free or, more accurately, included in the $9.95/night resort fee: wi-fi, hot breakfasts, and parking. The standard rooms and five varieties of suites include microwave, refrigerator, 37" flat-screen with premium cable channels, safe, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and hair dryer. The Sand Box Bar & Grill offers a wide variety of foods, including burgers, salad, pizza, steak, and seafood for lunch and dinner. Pool, hot tub, fitness center, gift shop, and laundry are available.

Parking is included. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 631 West Katella Ave., Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 888-521-6420. Web: http://www.desertpalmshotel.com/.

Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies when you check in are your first clue about luxury touches at this upscale resort. Each of the 251 non-smoking rooms and suites features plush-top mattresses, premium linens, free wi-fi, 37" TV with premium channels and video games, microwave, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, ergonomic work chair, and iron/ironing board. Suites have a separate living space with a sofa sleeper, armchair, and two TVs. When you're not at the parks, take advantage of the heated rooftop pool, whirlpool spa, video arcade, gift shop, or coin laundry. Try out local and international cuisine at Agio Ristorante, or nosh on Starbucks coffee and gourmet to-go snacks at Cafe Biscotti. The Grappa Lounge offers drinks and gourmet snacks. 

Parking is $16. Check-in time: 4:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 2085 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-750-3000. Web: http://www.doubletreeanaheim.com.

The staff treats you right at this 230-suite smoke-free hotel, with free cooked-to-order breakfast every morning and a free evening reception with appetizers and drinks (for adult guests). If that's not enough food, head over to Bistro 3100 for a wide variety of entrees (seafood, steaks, pizza, sandwiches) with a casual atmosphere and a bar. Each two-room suite includes a TV in each room, living area with sofa bed, coffee maker, mini refrigerator, and microwave. Wi-fi is free to HHonors members (sign up in the lobby), $10.95/day for everyone else. A fitness center, indoor pool, and guest laundry round out the amenities. Note: shuttle service is not available between noon and 3 pm.

Parking is included. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 3100 East Frontera, Anaheim CA 92806. Phone: 714-632-1221. Web: http://www.esanaheim.com.