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Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
1700 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate
Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate
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  • Full kitchen(28)
  • Free breakfast(27)
  • Hot tub(23)
  • Very clean(21)
  • Long days(15)
  • Fresh fruit(14)
  • Penthouse suite(14)
  • Friendly and helpful(13)
  • King bed(13)
  • Living room(13)
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Cali
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“I guess you get what you pay for...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
5
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After staying inside the park at Grand California the last 2 times I'll admit I've been spoiled as far as location & cleanliness but since the price is so high I thought why not try another hotel this vacation? So I went to Tripadvisor & found how high this place was rated and thought why not? Well after staying there I will tell you why not. I found the hotel location entirely too far from the park & although they call it Maingate, it is too far to walk with children & not near ANY GATE! Upon check-in I was happy I brought my own bottle of Lysol to do my own cleaning in the room. Staying with another family, we rented the 2 Bedroom Penthouse, not recommended for 2 families! The bedrooms are extremely small & the upstairs room is quite dangerous for young children as the bed looks over the loft. Also the sound travels so if your sleeping upstairs & there are people in the living area, you are not sleeping...due to the noise. The front desk was not helpful the 3 times I went in with questions & the staff seemed to be too young to care. The entire suite was outdated, old & very dirty, but I will say the grounds outside were nice and quiet. I realize the rate was extremely good in comparison to many other hotels but you know the good old saying...you get what you pay for.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Kimberly Rosales, Manager at Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear NkNik75,


I want to begin by thanking you for your honest feedback. One reason we love TripAdvisor is because it allows the guest to express their familiarity with our hotel. With that being said, I would like to take this time to address the topics you have brought up about our hotel:


1. Distance: Being that we are exactly 0.5 miles away from Disneyland the short walk can be relative for different guests. We are the closest Residence Inn to Disney which is why we are titled Maingate. For any TripAdvisors wondering about our proximity I would be more than happy to send area maps so there is a better understanding of our distance.

2. Penthouse Suite: Our Penthouse Suites are one of the biggest suites on property. Average hotel rooms are about 450 sq ft. where our Penthouses are 700 sq ft. so there is generally always plenty of room. For travelers with young kids I like to suggest baby gates (provided upon request) because of the upstairs loft area. I personally like the Two Bedroom Suite for parents with children because it also gives you a bit more privacy.

3. Interior: My team always works proactively to maintain the quality of our suites. In fact, our engineering team goes through vacant rooms daily to work on preventative maintenance. We understand the importance of meeting the demands of our guests.

4. The Staff: I am sorry that your experience was not up to our standards. As you can see by other TripAdvisor reviews, our staff is one of the main reasons why they return so there should be no exceptions. Our weekly Marriott quality assurance scores show that our staff has an above average rating; I will make sure my staff is reminded of this as it should be applied to all guests.


The information provided is to be able to give a better understanding. However, I invite you to contact me in regards to any other comments you would like to make at (714)782-0047 or krosales@rimhospitality.com.


"Suite" Regards,

Kimberly Rosales
Sales Associate
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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“such a let down after Residence Inn San Deigo”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I have stayed in RI in SFO and San Diego and this was the worst one by far. Rooms are old and need refurbishing, sofa bed the most uncomfortable in the world even with two extra covers on it. Even sitting on it was uncomfortable and the chair threadbare and dirty. Front desk staff on check and generally not very friendly until about our 4th day and then they seemed to improve (think different staff). If you have a penthouse apartment you would really struggle with luggage if you didn't have someone able to carry the luggage up the stairs.

Breakfast was fine but very crowded and the hamburger night was good. Laundry facilities are also handy with a family. It was very close to Disneyland and you could walk or get the bus.

I would stay again ONCE it has been refurbished.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Kimberly Rosales, Manager at Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Dear yarraridge,

I want to begin by thanking you for taking time to fill out a review about our hotel. TripAdvisor is very helpful in voicing our guest feedback. With that being said, I am truly sorry that our hotel did not live up to your expectations. We are aware that our hotel has been through a bit more “wear and tear” than most other hotels. For this reason, we are attentive to all areas of improvement. As for our staff, I will make sure they are aware of this issue and I assure you that this will not happen again. If you happen to read any of our other reviews you will hear from other users that our staff is always friendly and willing to help.


I would like to give you the opportunity to speak to me personally about areas of improvement. It always helpful for me personally to hear what our guests have to say. You can contact me directly at (714) 782-0047 or krosales@rimhospitality.com.


“Suite” Regards,

Kimberly Rosales
Sales Associate
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Sonoma County
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great Location and Great Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
7
people found this review helpful

The Residence Inn is very convenient when you have kids and are staying for an extended time to visit Disneyland. The outdoor amenities like the BBQ area and pool are great. The included breakfast makes everything that much easier in the morning. While the rooms where clean, the furniture could use some updating. Because of the use it probably gets worn fast. The staff was always very helpful and the location is great because you can walk or take the shuttle.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kimberly Rosales, Manager at Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Dear Bluestraveler_9,


Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I agree with you in that our outdoor amenities tie in perfectly to our sunny California weather. The BBQ’s are so helpful when cooking up a meal for a big family and being that the pool is open 24 hours, it will sure keep you occupied.


You are correct in stating that our upholstery does get a lot of usage throughout the year, especially, during our busy times (April-August and November-December). As a result, we are implementing our property improvement plan, which will go into effect next year. We are very excited about the upcoming changes!


“Suite” Regards

Kimberly Rosales
Sales Associate
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Mountain View, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great Family Friendly hotel, but a bit far to walk”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

The Residence Inn was great for what we needed. It is hard to find a hotel that allows the kids to have their own bed. This was perfect for that. The downstairs bedroom of our penthouse had 2 queen beds that the kids slept in. Upstairs in the loft was a very comfortable king bed for my husband and I. I don't often sleep well in hotels, but I slept like a dream here.

Breakfast was great. Those waffles were the best! The pool was small but fine, and the hotel was quiet most of the time.

The only thing that really needed help were the bathrooms. The caulk was icky, and they just looked like they had had a LOT of use.

Given the price, IF it had been less of a walk to Disneyland, I might have given it 5 stars. Even though we loved it I am not sure we would stay here again, because it is a long walk to Disneyland turnstiles. With all the walking you do in disneyland, we didin't need that additional 5/8 mile each direction to get there. After walking around Disneyland all day my legs could barely move, and then to have to walk back to the hotel that far was a real pain.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kimberly Rosales, Manager at Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Dear TaraTraveler,


Thank you for such a great review. It’s great to read that your stay was accommodating for your family. I have noticed that we have been receiving a lot of positive feedback to the replacement of our beds since last year. It is very important to get a good night’s rest when visiting Disneyland.


You are absolutely correct in stating that the walk can be tiring after a long day at Disney. Because of this, the city of Anaheim has assisted in offering a fee based shuttle ($4-Adults, $1-Children) that runs continuously throughout the day. I also am aware that for some guests the walk is much more difficult than it is for others who find the half-mile walk a bit more convenient. I like the fact that we are not along the main road so it is safer yet still easily accessible to walk.


I hope that with my suggestions it will change your mind about returning. My team always tries to find ways to make guests next return even better than their first.


"Suite" Regards

Kimberly Rosales
Sales Associate
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Sunnyvale, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“5 minute shuttle from the Mouse”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

My family of 5 stayed here Friday to Tuesday. We were super happy with nearly every aspect of the stay. The room was clean; kitchenette includes a dishwasher and full size fridge; breakfast had a huge selection; we were only one stop from Disney on rte. 7 of ART. A few negatives, none of which was a staffing issue: tub is shallow and controls are weird; fan in bathroom is crazy loud; doors between bedroom and living room are French, so light shines through. We would definitely stay here again.

Room Tip: Building 4 is close to the lobby and to the shuttle stop.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kimberly Rosales, Manager at Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Dear nbgarrett,


Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay with us. It is such a pleasure to know that you enjoyed everything about your stay with us. Our hotel generally gears towards families who travel to Disneyland. With that being said, our hotel offers everything to prepare you for a long day at the park such as: a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary parking and a full hot buffet breakfast included every day.


As for your comments about the room “negatives”, I would like to mention that not all of our suites have French doors. In fact, both our One Bedroom Suite and our Penthouse Suite come with regular doors. Please feel free to contact me directly before your next trip so I can help make sure you get a suite with a regular door. Make sure to call us to request building number four!


"Suite" Regards,

Kimberly Rosales
Sales Associate
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Address: 1700 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA 92802
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