We stayed at the Hotel Indigo Disneyland location, was it worth the cost?
It’s no secret that a trip to Disneyland can take more than 1-day to do it all. With 2 parks, countless attractions, and more and more new food and drinks all the time – you’re going to need a few days.
And while we’d all love to stay on property, it’s unfortunately out of reach for a lot of us. Those deluxe accommodations and park perks just aren’t always in the budget. Thankfully, there’s plenty of options in the Anaheim area including Hotel Indigo Disneyland.
Location and Accessibility
There’s a lot to love about Hotel Indigo, but proximity to the parks is at the top of our list. While we’ve certainly stayed at a few closer properties, like the Anaheim Hotel, the additional steps offer some benefits.
The Hotel Indigo is located 3/4 of a mile from the Disneyland park entrance, or about a 15 minute walk. Along the route is 7-eleven, subway, and more. Across the street you’ll find a Starbucks and CVS. Even better is the quick access to the Anaheim Garden Walk.
While it doesn’t open until late afternoon, the Anaheim Garden Walk is our favorite way to go between
First Impressions and Check-In Experience
The Hotel Indigo Disneyland is easy to find and easy to access. Situated near the corner of West Katella and Harbor drive, it’s simple to spot and hard to miss.
A small parking lot is available on street level for check-in. While the complimentary underground parking garage requires a room key for entry. The garage measures 7′ 2″ of clearance, tall enough to accommodate even a tow truck! Trust me, we had to have AAA come jump our battery.
The lobby is understated and inviting, with clean lines and simple decor. We arrived in the early morning so our room wasn’t quite ready. However, the wonderful staff were able to check our luggage so we could quickly hop over to the Disneyland parks! Once the room was available, Hotel Indigo gave us a call to let us know.
Room and Amenities
What really surprised me about the Hotel Indigo is how spacious and comfortable the rooms are. Our two-bed queen room had plenty of space for storage, while still keeping the room clear.
Upon entering the room, we found an oversized washroom to the right. Featuring a large glass enclosed shower stall, with complimentary toiletries, and a huge vanity counter – there’s plenty to enjoy. We loved how there was room for multiple people to get ready at once, and for me to spread out my extensive make-up and skin-care essentials.
Just around the corner is a moderate closest with a safe and full length mirror.
A Keurig coffee maker, and empty mini fridge are provided complimentary with the room. These are a great addition to any hotel room for storing leftovers, snacks, or water bottles.
The Hotel Indigo definitely has a professional vibe, so this large desk and workspace fits in well. Welcome by
A smart TV sits situated on top of the hefty (3) drawer dresser – LOTS of storage space here!
Across the far end of the room, near the window, is a bench seat – with storage. Providing an extra seat in the room.
Bedding and Power
The decor in our room was simple and elegant, featuring a lime green geometric pattern. The color scheme extended to the (2) queen beds. These were extremely comfortable! The clean linens made for a cozy retreat, and were not too cold or hot.
The mattresses are more firm than not. After a day walking around
A single nightstand sits between the two beds, with a pair of electrical outlets, a clock radio, and a phone. This are felt a bit outdated as many hotels have switched to USB ports and smart-hubs, but it worked just fine for us.
On the far side of the room is the air conditioner and a big picture window with roll down shade. The view from our room left a lot to be desired. We were looking down into the back alley of a much more economical hotel option in the area, and let’s just say it’s not somewhere I’d want to be walking after midnight.
Pool and Whirlpool Deck
On the main for is the outdoor pool area, which requires a room key for access. The pool itself is fairly large as is the whirlpool with plenty of room to splash around or relax.
We could not get over the beautiful cabana though. Bright green and filled with cushioned patio furniture, this luxurious seating area was somehow always empty.
There is additional seating in the nearby lounge, but the gate between is locked and requires a room key.
Fitness Center
Guests can find all of the essentials in the fitness center at the Hotel Indigo Disneyland. From treadmills to ellipticals, free weights and cable machines. Anyone who isn’t thoroughly worn out from the parks can find their fix here.
Dining Options
The Chamber Bar and Bistro has plenty to offer for both breakfast and dinner on site. This dine-in restaurant can be found on the main floor, adjacent to the lobby. Unfortunately, we did not have a chance to eat here but the menu has a ton of options!
Hotel Atmosphere and Guest Experience
The atmosphere of the Hotel Indigo Disneyland is understated elegance. The clean presentation and simple decor provide a welcome alternative to the vibrant, and sometimes busy, experience at the
It’s situated close enough to walk to
Value for Money
Nightly pricing varies at Hotel Indigo, and it is not part of either major hotel chain (Hilton or Marriott). We paid around $200 per night during our stay. This was in September – so not the busiest time of year, I would expect to see higher pricing in the summer.
Indigo is similar to a boutique hotel with a more personalized experience and smaller footprint. While I missed amenities you mind find in a larger hotel (additional dining options, larger gym and pool, on. site. Starbucks.), I appreciated the smaller crowd and attention to detail.
Overall The Hotel Indigo is priced fairly for our experience and total cost. We absolutely recommend checking out this option for your next trip.
