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Hilton Anaheim
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Someone forgot to tell Hilton it's not
1970 anymore!
Lively, Sightseeing, Business People, Events & Meetings, Families, Tourists, Not Downtown, Not Romantic, Not Boutique, Not Modern, Not Cozy
November 15 2007: I've stayed at this hotel twice -- both times for conventions at the adjacent convention center. Imagine the worst convention center hotel you've seen ... then throw up all over it ... and you'll have the Hilton Anaheim. I'm sure it must have been nice at some point ... unfortunately, that was probably 35 years ago and nothing has changed with the hotel since.Location -- One of the few redeeming qualities of the Hilton. It's practically connected to the Convention Center (good if that's what you're here for, bad if it's not since there may be big crowds of conventioners). If you're not here for business, it's located conveniently enough to Disney and is on the main drag of hotels. However, you'll probably want a car to get around. There are strip malls nearby and several chain restaurants, but nothing spectacular.
Rooms -- Decent amount of space but, like the rest of the hotel, it hasn't been updated since the 70s. You'll feel like you're staying with a tropical version of the Brady Bunch. There's also significant wear and tear. The hotel itself is huge, so expect long hallways and long walks to your room. Because it's so big, it's actually quite hard to find your room because there are so many hallways. I've heard some rooms have nice views of the fireworks at Disney, but I don't know which ones those are.
Lobby -- It's actually nice ... relative to the rest of the place ... and huge. Large check-in area, Starbucks in the lobby, etc.
Amenities -- Shockingly, the hotel gym is quite nice and one of the best I've seen (although still a bit dated). It's got plenty of machines, weights, and separate locker rooms. On the downside, it's another one of those gyms that Hilton has decided shouldn't come free with your room (unless you have elite status) ... you'll pay something like $10-$15/day to use it. The executive lounge is on the top floor and is nothing to write home about -- dated, not a great selection of food, not enough seating, but decent views of the area.
Parking -- Absolutely ridiculous. During conventions, the garage is often packed and it can take 10-15 minutes to just get out. The high daily parking rate (I can't remember how much) just adds to the insult.
Service -- Fine, but nothing spectacular. About what you'd expect from a big convention hotel.
If I had a choice, I probably wouldn't stay here again. The Marriott across the street is much nicer and just as convenient to the convention center. With that said, keep in mind that all my comments above were during stays with a major convention going on.
Date of stay: March 2007
Purpose of stay: Business
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