To the delight of parents and kids, Anaheim's Howard Johnson Plaza on Interstate 5 stands directly across from the Disneyland Resort. Guests staying in rooms on upper floors that face the theme park get prime viewing of fireworks displays Friday and Saturday evenings in the off season and nightly during the summer. Visitors also are near the Anaheim Convention Center, Crystal Cathedral, pro sports venues, and well known shops and beaches.

Landscaped courtyards and pool areas dot the grounds of this family friendly, seven building hotel. Amenities include two outdoor pools one of which offers prime views of the Disney fireworks. The hotel also features Speedy's Sprayground, an area with a children's pool, 13 spray fountains and a video game room.

The hotel does not have a restaurant, but there are many nearby dining options.

This hotel offers 318 guestrooms with textured golden walls, colorful bedspreads, sage and beige carpets, blonde woods, coffeemakers, work desks, 27 inch satellite televisions and high speed Internet access. Most rooms have balconies.

Fourteen miles and 34 miles respectively from John Wayne and Los Angeles International airports, the Howard Johnson Plaza continues to be a favorite with families and vacationers in this popular southern California destination.