Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground (Anaheim, USA)

Reviewers liked the smoke-free rooms, often describing them as straightforward but spacious, well-cleaned and more than adequately comfortable for a getaway on a budget. However, a few guests criticized some bathrooms for being small. Families traveling with children liked the availability of kids' bunk-beds in selected rooms and Castaway Cove - the kids' outdoor water playground packed with water slides, water cannons, a toddler pool and a pirate ship. Many visitors said the pool area was inviting as it also featured a heated swimming pool plus hot-tub. Guests largely felt the room rates were competitive for the location.

Theme parks visitors loved the way this hotel was a short walk from the gates of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. There was also a handy theme park shuttle service. Motorists welcomed the proximity to Interstate 5 for straightforward access to Orange County attractions, Pacific Ocean beaches, airports, sports venues and shopping malls. Some guests said the hotel missed an on-site restaurant but there were plenty of dining options nearby.

Many guests paid tribute to the customer service, frequently describing staff as efficient, friendly and helpful.

Critics occasionally said some rooms would benefit from further modernization to address minor maintenance issues like outdated decor, weak water pressure and tired-looking furniture. Moreover, there were some claims of cleanliness issues in certain rooms like inadequately cleaned bathrooms, stained bedding and mold.

There were occasional claims that the free Wi-Fi service suffered from poor coverage and underwhelming network speeds.

Some rooms, in particular those facing the freeway, were exposed to occasional traffic noise, according to some light sleepers. There were also some reports of noise from adjacent rooms and corridors being audible at times.