What are Hilary Erickson's top recommendations for Disneyland hotel accommodations?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?

From all my hotel stays and tours around Disneyland, here are my current top off-site recommendations:

• The Viv – My favorite affordable off-site overall: clean, quiet, great staff, larger-family rooms, awesome rooftop, but not walkable (use shuttle).
• Best Western Plus Park Place Inn – Closest to the park, free breakfast, simple but totally adequate.
• The Anaheim Hotel – Great vibe, big rooms, often great rates, walkable, on-site pizza.
• Castle Inn & Suites – Great when my boys were little; fun castle theming, good price, walkable.
• Camelot Inn & Suites – Very close, great family suite (love it for girls’ trips).
• Tropicana Inn & Suites – Second closest to the park, basic but sleeps 5, price + location win.
• JW Marriott – Lovely, more upscale, walkable via GardenWalk.
• Cambria Hotel & Suites – Waterpark, fantastic free breakfast, great for big families (not walkable; shuttle/drive).
• Residence Inn Resort Area – Huge rooms, awesome family suite with two bathrooms.
• Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance – Walkable, bunk beds, waterpark; excellent but often pricey.

Are you prioritizing distance, price, breakfast, or extra space for your family?