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Home » Reviews » Hotel Reviews » Review: Hyatt Regency Orange County (Near Disneyland)
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Review: Hyatt Regency Orange County (Near Disneyland)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 16, 2018November 14, 2023 7 Comments

a sign on a sidewalk

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel near Disneyland, the Hyatt Regency Orange County fits the bill. That wasn’t what I looking for, though. I just wanted a quiet hotel to spend the night with my wife and a nice breakfast before our visit to Disneyland the next day. I got that as well at the same hotel.

a street with palm trees and cars

a palm trees lined up in a park

My fear was that there would be children running around screaming and we’d have trouble sleeping or eating. That was not the case at all. The hotel was busy, but not loud.

More than half the rooms at this hotel are suites and so it was no surprise when I was granted a suite upgrade at check-in based upon my Globalist status. The lobby atrium reminded me of the Crystal Cathedral a few blocks away.

a building with palm trees and people in it

Hyatt Regency Orange County Guest Room

The guest room had that corporate/cookie-cutter feel with that annoying hard fluorescent light. The only character was in a few Disneyland pictures on the wall. But the room was very spacious: both the living room and the bedroom were large.

a couch and ottoman in a room

a desk with a tv and a lamp

a room with a couch and a picture on the wall

The room had a microwave and refrigerator…perfect for leftover dinners for a business traveler or family trying to save dollars during the Disneyland trip.

a microwave and a microwave oven on a shelf

Complimentary coffee and water bottles were present in the room:

a coffee machine and coffee cups

a group of bottles and glasses

a bed with pillows and a lamp in a room

a bed with pillows and a headboard

a room with a bed and a dresser

a tv on a stand in a room

a room with a large window

Inside the bathroom was a shower/tub combo and a spacious counter.

a bathroom with a marble countertop and a toilet

a shower with a white curtain

The view from the bedroom was not outside but to the lobby/atrium below.

a view from inside of a building

Hyatt Regency Orange County Breakfast (Tusca)

I really enjoyed breakfast in Tusca restaurant. The buffet had an excellent variety of food including a breakfast pizza. Not part of the buffet, but I ordered a fruit smoothie and cappuccino and both were excellent (and free with my Globalist status).

a kitchen with many dishes

a buffet with different food items on it

a group of jars of desserts

a food on the counter

a display of pastries and bread

a shelf with food and a chalkboard

a pizza with a slice missing

a room with a buffet and food

a coffee mug and a glass of orange juice on a table

a glass of pink smoothie

a plate of food with a fork and a mug

a slice of pizza on a plate

a bowl of blackberries and blueberries

a jar of food with berries and yogurt

Mickey Mouse pancakes as well…

a pan of waffles on a table

 

Even the gratuity was included. Check out my bill (my wife only wanted coffee, which was not even charged)…

a receipt of food on a table

Hyatt Regency Orange County Dining

In addition to the restaurant for breakfast, the hotel has a lobby bar called OC Brewhouse and a cafe called Citrus Grove deli. There is also a Starbucks on the premises.

a sign in front of a building

a sculpture in a lobby

Hyatt Regency Orange County Fitness and Pool

We did not have a chance to use any other hotel amenities, but found a nicely-equipped fitness center, pool, outdoor fire pit, and tennis court.

a hallway with a glass door and a sign

a gym with exercise equipment

a gym with treadmills and exercise equipment

a room with exercise bikes and a microwave

a pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas

a patio with chairs and a fire pit

a tennis court with a net

Hyatt Regency Orange County Parking

Parking runs $36/night at the hotel. Street parking is limited and the shopping center on the south side of the hotel monitors the parking lot, presumably for hotel guests. But I parked in the Big 5 Sporting Goods lot across the street from the hotel (on the east side) and my car was fine. Going to Disneyland the next day, I was happy to save the parking fee.

Hyatt Regency Orange County Business Plan

I booked under a “Business Plan” rate, which included one complimentary breakfast buffet, premium high speed internet, bottled water, and shirt pressing. This rate was oddly CHEAPER than the Daily Rate. Do check it out when booking.

a business card on a table

a blue card with white text

CONCLUSION

The hotel cost me $220 for the night. While I could have gone back and forth from LA, I figured it made no sense to drive down to OC for an evening event, drive home, then drive back to Disneyland the next day. We got to Disneyland at opening time and managed to squeeze in eight rides before 1:30pm and then go home after lunch. Had we began the morning in LA, we likely would not have arrived to Disneyland until after the park opened and spent the day waiting in lines.

Thus, the hotel perfectly fit our needs. I recommend it.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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7 Comments

  1. Nathan Reply
    February 16, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Love the hotel for the suites including the two queen bed suites.

  2. Brandon Reply
    February 16, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    This is an extremely hit or miss hotel. I’ve stayed there when there is nothing going on and it is literally the best hotel in OC. I love the Brewhouse and Tusca. I’ve also stayed there when there is a cheer and dance competition going on in the convention hall and it was the worst stay I’ve ever had at a Hyatt. I always call ahead to see what is going on in convention if I happen to stay over the weekend.

  3. Scott Reply
    February 16, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    $36 for parking! ridiculous

  4. Wafflelvr Reply
    February 16, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    Those are micky waffles…

  5. MeanMeosh Reply
    February 16, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    The parking charges at suburban hotels in Southern California really drive me nuts. There’s really no way to avoid renting a car to get places, so you’re pretty much forced to pay up.

    P.S. You’re lucky you didn’t get towed!

  6. Ryan Oder Reply
    February 16, 2018 at 11:40 pm

    Those look like waffles not pancakes

  7. mallthus Reply
    February 19, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    As annoyingly corporate bland as it may be, it’s holding up surprisingly well for a property built in the 1980s. I stayed here for a school even back in 1984 or 85 and it was corporate bland then too.

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