Anaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Resort
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Craftsman lodge hideaway
Anaheim Resort Anaheim, California
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Disneyland ResortCraftsman lodge hideaway
A soaring six-story timber Great Hall centers on a roaring stone hearth, where live piano music mingles with Craftsman woodwork.
“The lobby feels like one of the grand lodges at Yosemite or Yellowstone, with a six-story high ceiling and exposed wood beams.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Three themed pools with a ninety-foot redwood waterslide, character dining, and direct theme park gate access.
Notable
American Craftsman styling nods to Greene and Greene across a soaring timber Great Hall and nature-inspired interior details.
Notable
Dedicated club lounge concierge service, expedited check-in, and attentive cast members assisting with reservations across the resort.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Attentive service has always been a hallmark of a Disneyland Resort stay. And that standard remains true at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A private gate leads directly into Disney California Adventure Park, with the dining and shopping promenades of Downtown Disney just outside.
The rooms
Custom wood furnishings and citrus tree murals frame rooms with private balconies that look out onto courtyards or the theme park.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three outdoor pools sit among stone boulders and pine trees, including the Redwood Pool with its trunk waterslide.
The spa
Tenaya Stone Spa draws on California elements, with stone water walls, barrel-vaulted relaxation lounges, and therapeutic massages.
Restaurant
Napa Rose
Seasonal California dishes emerge from an open exhibition kitchen, accompanied by regional wines and a curved marble bar.
The grand lobby showcases the California Craftsman movement, with dark woods, leather furniture, and a crackling fireplace surrounded by chairs for lounging.
GCH Craftsman Bar
This poolside bar sits under a timber pergola, serving craft cocktails, local draft beers, and elevated casual fare.
At the table
Hearthstone Lounge pours cocktails beside a copper fireplace hood, and GCH Craftsman Grill serves casual meals under timber pergolas.
How it began
Built in 2001 by Disney Imagineers, it was the company's first hotel designed directly inside a theme park footprint.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.