A very popular family hotel near Disneyland has filed a building permit for what appears to be a major remodeling. This is one of the overall best hotels near Disneyland and one of our favorite hotels within walking distance of Disneyland, with an impressive outdoor water play area and reasonable nightly rates.
Keep reading for all of the details we have so far, and commentary from the hotel. This news comes shortly after some recent news for other hotels in the area, including the major overhaul of a hotel across the street from Disneyland and a popular family hotel undergoing a full rebranding and name change. There is now a new ride closure set for Disneyland.
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According to a new permit filed, the Howard Johnson Anaheim is planning to undergo a remodeling that will upgrade its interior spaces, modify guestrooms across four buildings, add new stairs and storage, and improve building access with elevated walkways and a new elevator.
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The Howard Johnson Anaheim is a popular choice for families, at about an 8-minute walk to Disneyland. One of its biggest draws is its outdoor water play area called Castaway Cove that features slides, a pirate ship with water cannons, a toddler wading pool, a 200-gallon drench bucket, and a hot tub. The hotel also has a large separate Garden Pool.
This is overall one of our favorite hotels near Disneyland due to its amenities and proximity to the resort, with moderate pricing. The rooms are clean with comfortable bedding, and some look out directly towards the park with a view of the fireworks. See our review of the Howard Johnson near Disneyland.
The newly filed permit for the Howard Johnson calls for a remodel of approximately 231 square feet to update an existing breakroom and storage area in the lobby building, and the conversion of a 1,027-square-foot game room into an accounting office. Additionally, they are planning an extensive remodel of existing guestrooms, including new fixtures and redesigned bathroom layouts, and the construction of approximately 1,500 square feet for a new stair and storage area.
They also plan to make other improvements to the property, including the construction of 1,743 square feet for three covered elevated walkways, as well as the addition of a 286-square-foot elevator tower to connect Buildings #3 through #6.
The hotel shared with us that this renovation focuses on the four two-story buildings at the center of the property, adding elevator access, significantly upgrading bathrooms, and introducing 10 new suites. These enhancements elevate comfort and accessibility while preserving the mid-century modern character that defines the hotel.
The renovation is expected to start work in late spring.
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See the full permit entry below:
Description: (PLAN CHECK ONLY) Non-Residential Addition: LOBBY BLDG: 231 sf remodel of breakroom and storage. BLDG #2: 1.027 sf convert game room to accounting office. BLDG #3: 1,500 sf for new stair and storage. 11,430 sf to modify existing guestrooms with new fixtures and bathroom layouts. BLDG #4: 1,500 sf for new stair and storage. 12,205 sf to modify existing guestrooms with new fixtures and bathroom layouts. BLDG #5: 1,500 sf for new stair and storage. 11,430 sf to modify existing guestrooms with new fixtures and bathroom layouts. BLDG #6: 1,500 sf for new stair and storage. 12,205 sf to modify existing guestrooms with new fixtures and bathroom layouts. Construct 1,743 sf for (3) covered elevated walkways with new 286 sf elevator tower to connect BLDGS #3-6.
We will keep you updated with more information on the hotel work as we get it in the coming months.
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