Where to Stay at Disneyland: Element by Westin Anaheim

There are so many hotels near Disneyland that it can feel overwhelming to choose one. Well, I recently stayed at the Element by Westin Anaheim, and I'm here to tell you it should absolutely make your list! Here's why I loved it.

The Element by Westin Anaheim is only about a 15-minute walk from Disneyland!

THE LOCATION.

For starters, it's a hop, skip and a jump from Disneyland and California Adventure! While it's a bit further away from the parks than some of the other hotels, that doesn't mean it isn't convenient. It's located near the Toy Story parking lot area, so it's about a 15-20 minute walk from the parks, or a very short uber ride to the Harbor Street entrance.

I actually prefer to stay a bit further away from the park entrance sometimes, especially if I don't want to deal with the overwhelming crowds right at the crosswalks — so the Element by Westin Anaheim is perfect for those times.

IT'S SO BRIGHT AND CLEAN.

Really — it's GORGEOUS inside. The hotel is so bright, spacious and airy, and just feels clean. From the lobby to the dining area, and especially inside the guest rooms, it's completely spic and span. It's clear that attention is paid to ensuring guests have a delightful experience from start to finish, and that starts wtih the property having that just-cleaned feeling.

THE ROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE.

I'm always a sucker for a room that comes with creature comforts, and the ones here have those in spades. They come equipped with a full kitchen — we're talking a stove, microwave and refrigerator! So if you're staying for multiple days and don't want to spend a ton of money on the food at Disneyland, this is a perfect option. The seating area is large, too, with a sectional and table.

But it's the beds and bathroom that really get my vote here. The beds are so comfortable — I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow! The bedding is super soft and plush, too. Meanwhile, the bathroom is huge, and the shower comes with full-sized products, which is always a plus in my book! Not to mention the water pressure is FANTASTIC. I can't confirm or deny this, but I may have taken 2-3 showers a day while I stayed here just because I loved the shower so much!

YOU GET FREE BREAKFAST.

Yes, you read that right! Every stay at the Element by Westin Anaheim includes free breakfast. We're talking eggs, bacon, hash browns, yogurt, bagels, fruit ... the amount of choices was actually staggering. I was really impressed not only at the variety, but the quality of the food, too.

All in all, the Element by Westin Anaheim is absolutely worth a stay the next time you're going to Disneyland. I can't wait to stay here again!

To book a room at the Element by Westin Anaheim, visit marriott.com.