Residence Inn Anaheim Placentia/Fullerton

I happily keep coming back to this Residence Inn during our home remodeling. My husband deals with the contractors and I escape here! :) Initially, I was worried about train noise and the neighborhood due to other reviews, but haven’t heard a train yet, after 2 separate weeks staying here and the area feels safe — kind of corporate. I always request rooms near the front of building to be near laundry room, front desk, and other amenities.
Stayed in 2 separate 1^st floor studios, for a week each time. They are really fresh feeling (everything is pretty new and clean). Kitchen is stocked pretty well. Pots and pans are all stainless — could use a nonstick or two… but can bring from home. As many other reviews mention, lots of noise from folks in units upstairs. It must be the construction. It’s not horrible unless you get an extra noisy family with kids running back and forth constantly. This hasn’t bothered me much, but it could be an issue if you need to go to sleep really early.
Pros: 1) Food each Morning: love cooking my own in room, but good stuff avail hot and ready if you’d like. Mon — Weds. evening food as well– not as good as other locations, but ok…
2) Maids don’t hound you… I like to do my own cleaning and as long as you leave the «I’m OK» sign on the door, they don’t bother you, which is nice. There is a Recycling garbage near the laundry room and loads of normal garbage spots everywhere. There are grills right outside of rooms.
Cons: 1) Need to bring basket filters and coffee and cream– they provide a couple of those coffee packets & a few dry creamers.
2) No dish detergent for kitchen sink.
3) Sometimes only one dishwasher detergent pak.

After having superb service at the SD Residence Inn, I’m naïve to have expected the same or even better experience at the Placentia/​Fullerton RI. Being a Gold Member for Marriott, I had high hopes for this location since they supposedly treat their «members» with highest honors.
Unfortunately I was unable to arrive until 11pm on my check-​in date, and I had requested a lower level room due to being 8 months pregnant on my account. However upon checking in, and being given a key, the receptionist told me I was located at the top floor. After notifying her I had requested on my account, she mentioned «Oh I didn’t even look at the notes». Why have a notes section if you’re not going to read it? Luckily there was a room on the lower level, she changed the keys and I was on my way.
I must have drove around the complex 3x looking for parking. Parking is NO joke at RI. It’s like they don’t have enough parking for their guests. If you arrive anytime after 10:30, good luck getting parking here! You’ll have to park by the front entrance and trek to the back or wherever your room is. Unfortunately, we had to park by the front desk and walk all the way back to building 16 (which is in the way back of the property).
Upon getting in our room, I noticed there were snot rags on the toilet. It was something so irritating upon checking into your «cleaned» room late at night that I didn’t want to deal with, especially since they had said there weren’t many lower level rooms available at that hour. The toilet paper was low (why don’t they just put a new roll when there’s seriously only enough for one use left?), and there were spiderwebs all in the patio door (enough for me to get stuck in. I must’ve looked like I was fighting an invisible man to the public, but no they were THICK cob webs!).
We were woken up at 3−4am of loud stomping upstairs. It sounded like someone was jumping on a trampoline. Super irritating after a long day and wanting some rest. but because we requested a lower level, I couldn’t complain too much.
They do have a buffet breakfast in the morning from 6ish-​9am. The bagels were so dry. Even when slathered with cream cheese, it was dry as heck. The sausage and eggs were decent. I would pass on the potatoes next time. The waffles weren’t bad, and they’re mini size!
Unfortunately, the next day when we went for breakfast they had a laaaaarge group of teens staying at the property and the line for the buffet was out the door. So frustrating since we couldn’t even get our feet in the door. The dining area isn’t very large, so if you decide to get food, be prepared to walk it back to your room to eat.
Sadly, I wouldn’t think twice about staying here again. The area the property is in is pretty industrial, and with the parking situation, it wasn’t that pleasant. Plus a star for the Paul Mitchell hair products. and that’s about it.

Been staying here every time my family comes down here. Great place to stay. Big rooms and it’s like a small apartment. Has a kitchen– stove, refrigerator, even pots and pans. Complimentary breakfast in the mornings! Downside is they are doing pool reservations right now but the weather is getting cooler so it is not a problem.

Woke up at 6am to clompy stompy upstairs resident. Walked over to the office and requested a new room. The next morning woke up at 4am to children jumping up and down upstairs. Walked over to the office and requested an upstairs room. They said sure and never called me.
Both rooms I stayed in had missing items (pans, candy dishs, soap, popcorn, etc.). Both backs of the bathroom door were horrible (hand prints and hair).
Best of all, I specifically stayed here because of the amenities promised on the site and guess what? Not there!

I’m a Marriott rewards member and this place is embarrassing. I put my family up here during a visit and what a disappointment! Dingy, worn, nicked, and dinged. Plus no wifi in the rooms in the back. Simply put, this hotel needs a major makeover because it doesn’t conform to Marriott standards. That or they’ve let their standards slip. The sofa bed must be 10 years old, and every piece of furniture is worn out. The management can’t help you with wifi issues… You have to call an 800 number to no avail. I can only assume this facility is flying under the Marriott radar, which is why the management has let is slip so badly. Definitely would not recommend this hotel.

Upon arriving at this hotel I was not very happy. No matter what hotel I stay at I ALWAYS bring Clorox wipes and wipe down the toilet, light switches etc. I’ve never had anything show up on one of the wipes. As I wiped down the bathroom counter, I noticed the cupboards below the sink didn’t look clean so I wiped them. There was make up and dust all over them. There was a hair on the phone in the kitchen and I hid the couch pillows in the closet because they looked disgusting. The bathroom walls and door were disgusting too.
We picked this particular Marriott because they served breakfast but after the first morning, we didn’t go back to get breakfast. It was inedible !! We’ve stayed at our share of Marriott hotels and this one by far had the worst breakfast food ever! My husband found a disgusting chunk of something in his eggs.
On our first night we stopped by the front desk to pick up towels because we knew it would take awhile to get the them to our room. The person at the front desk gave the third degree to my husband. She wanted his room key, and when he didn’t have it she told him that he would need it in order for to get towels in the future.
We also had planned on using the pull out couch for my son to sleep on. It was the most uncomfortable thing I had ever laid on but due to how filthy the couch was I didn’t feel like I could allow him to sleep on the couch. The chair located next to the couch was so worn, it had actually began to tear in spots.
Our hotel door also did not close all the way. There was a nice sized gap between the door and the door way. Didn’t make me feel very safe.
I will never stay at this hotel again.

I absolutely LOVED my stay at this hotel!!! The checking in process was literally the only con we had! They seemed to be training someone right when we check in (always happens to us!) So the trainee took extra long with the person she was checking in… i mean I understand, but we have been driving hours and just wanted to get into our room. So after about 15 minutes we started to get checked in, then their credit card machine didn’t work, so she asked for my boyfriends card multiple times which was a little fishy. Then asked for mines? It was all very annoying!!! It really took a good 30 minutes just to check in which was really irritating. Then they didn’t honor our request for an upper level room. So of course we had to request it yet again, then we finally got to the room and bed! Which made all that hassle worth it!, well kind of! Check in process was still longer than we expected.
I literally fell in love with the bed. I didn’t touch anything when I got in except for the bed (we had a kitchen with stove and oven, and usually the first thing I do is check them to make sure they work) but no, I seriously could not get off that bed. I tend to wake up in the middle night and can never get a good night sleep on my normal bed. So We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and I tell ya, I did not wake up ONCE! during the whole 3 nights!!! I could have had an earthquake and I still would be knocked out! Even my boyfriend told me I didn’t move or wake up once. I actually took naps because every time I would lay in the bed I would just doze off to sleep! The room was amazing, almost felt like home. The bathroom and shower were amazing. Just be prepared to take everything you need to cook because they do not have baking trays, Tupperware for any leftovers and such. So we had to go to a convenient store to get aluminum foil trays, containers and things. The breakfast is superb. They have to-​go cases for people who want to take away breakfast. Scramble eggs and hard boiled eggs which I love! Ready to go breakfast sandwiches (English muffin, egg, meat and cheese wrapped in parchment paper) and ham or sausage and potatoes, Bagels and breads, oatmeal, Belgium waffles, juices, yogurts, and more… They have so much variety I just loved it! I was so satisfied with my stay there, if only the checking in process was just as nice! I loved the amount of pillows and towels they give you. It’s not just a tacky two Towel room. They really meet your needs and standards. I was actually so comfy in the bed that the 2^nd night stay I didn’t want to cook! So we ordered in and it was great! My boyfriend knew how sad I was the last day (which was the day we had to leave). Quiet and peaceful and no one bothers you! The women in the breakfast area were so pleasant! Fast service when u call front desk.

I came here on business. I am currently on week 2 of a 6week business trip. Everyone is very friendly. Housekeeping is always efficient and friendly and are on top of things. Great location, close to shopping centers and restaurants

This place was awesome! I stayed in a room with a upstairs loft. When entering the hotel room, on the right was the living room with a couch and fireplace. On the left a table and the kitchen. Straight ahead was the bedroom with 2 queens beds and a bathroom. Upstairs was the loft with 1 queen bed and a bathroom. The place was very clean, good environment. Friendly staff at the main desk and at breakfast. The breakfast was delicious! I didn’t get a chance to go in the pool. I only stayed for 1 night but I would definitely stay again, short drive to disneyland and only 5 minutes from multiple drugstores and food places.

I love this place b/​c of the layout of the hotel. I like how you have to walk outside to get to your room and I don’t have to see old nasty carpets in the hallways. Also I love the big rooms. Always clean and the staff friendly. However, it’s a little pricy compared to other similar marriotts and breakfast could use a lift. Same thing everytime I’ve sayed here.

The house keeping rapidly knocked on our door at around 9 and woke everyone up. She then left without saying anything when I opened the door. Our check out time is suppose to be at 12, however, the house keeping knocked again at 1110 asking if we were checking out.
What da hell was that?

I had a lovely stay. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff really went the extra mile. I forgot my shoes in my room and Michael from the front desk actually arranged to bring them to me all the way to Pasadena. Thank you!

We had to stay here for 30 days as our house was being renovated… Needless to say moving to this place with 3 boys was tuff but the accommodations and space was perfect, the staff were pleasant and even knew our names… They made it worth while and was even sad to say bye when we had to come back home. Def recommend this place

I really wanted to give this place a higher rating but after examining the beds I was very disappointed it. Our bed on the second floor had hair and what looked like make up on the pillows. The 2 downstairs beds also had make up and hair on the pillows. There was so paper cups next to the sink. There wasn’t dish soap and the plates, cups and cooking ware had a weird smell. The kitchen floor was so dirty. The bathtub didn’t look it it was clean. Breakfast? Disappointing. But customer service was good until they told me that I had to wait to get towels dropped off to my room. I was told an hr but waited an hr and a half. Don’t plan on staying here again.

I was skeptical at first (hotwire set me up with this hotel), but when I got here I was very impressed. The women at the front desk were very friendly, the people I met from the cleaning staff were incredibly sweet. :)
The room itself was nice, clean, and didn’t have any weird markings or hair or anything. The color scheme has earthy, very comforting colors. In my room there was a desk, flat screen tv, fridge (with a functioning freezer area), microwave, and one of those little coffee/​tea machine things. The bathroom comes with the basic anemities: shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, towels, etc.
The pool is heated, the gym area has an exercise bike, elliptical, treadmill, exercise mat, and free weights set. An entire wall is a mirror, and there are towels, a water tower, and plenty of outlets (if you need to charge your phone or whatever while you workout).
The breakfast has a selection of things: fresh apples and bananas, beligian waffles, cereal (variety), scrambled eggs, sausage, boiled eggs, yogurt, oatmeal (with different topping options like dried fruit, walnuts, brown sugar, etc.), oj, apple juice, tea, coffee…
And hm… that’s all I can think to write right now! The hotel did a great job ^_^

I like the Residence Inn for its apartment like feel away from home. They are equipped with full kitchens and their regular size fridges come in handy when staying here as I usually travel with a ton of food, snacks and drinks to keep my little ones happy and satisfied.
The beds are pretty comfy too but if you have to also rely on their pull out sofa for accomodations I suggest cleverly sneaking into the bed first and leave the sofa bed to your guest as you silently chuckle «sucka!» …that thing is not comfortable at all!!!
Breakfast is provided every morning with an adequate selection of basic items… yogurt, pastries, fruit, coffee… but if you’re looking for something more filling I would skip it and head for a restaurant.
This hotel is not too far from Disneyland and there are no parking fees like most hotels in Anaheim. Weekend rates are about $ 129.00 for a basic suite and about $ 30.00 more than the Fairfield Inn next door.
I’ve stayed here a few times and I’ve never had any problems although the location in an industrial like setting is a bit odd so don’t expect any magnificent scenery…

i am a fan of both Residence Inn & Fairfield… i am not fixated on any particular location so I have been trying different locations around Anaheim area…
I selected this one b/​c they had a rate of $ 92 (+tx) for a studio… not bad… and only about 7 miles from Disney.
Not a fan of staying that far from the park… i really like being closer (like if i need to change clothes or grab a jacket)…but the locations nearby are almost double the price! whoa!
as far as the hotel itself…
breakfast…free.and good (i used what was available and gourmet’d it up a bit)…scrambled eggs… crumbled up the sausage patties into it… added green onion, jalapeño, salsa, a bit of sour cream… and a bit of tabasco. so yum!
room.
clean
spacious.
my only complaint… the pillows are tiny and they do not provide a fluffy comforter! it got cold at night. i really like to be snuggly… so 2^nd night i grabbed some camping blankets from my car and had a cozy 2^nd night sleep.
service…
friendly…nothing above and beyond… but nice
wifi…
free wifi throughout… in room… in dining. at pool… SWEET! no password needed
pool etc…
kids used the pool the 2^nd morning after breakfast. it was cold outside (57 degrees).but the pool was warm enough for them… we watched while wearing a sweatshirt and drinking coffee.
then the kids decided to play basketball. they went and got a ball from the front counter… it was grossly warped… but we are not ballers… so who cares! they kids had fun and worked up a sweat… then jumped back in the pool…
took a quick shower… checked out. then headed back to our 3^rd and final day at the park…
oh ya… bring earplugs… i did start to hear the train around 6 am .it wasn’t crazy loud… but i could hear it…
would i stay here again? maybe… but not if i could stay closer for a little bit more…

Room is clean, spacious, close to Disney, free parking and affordable. The staff is super friendly. The free breakfast was pretty good (better than continental), everyone found something they wanted. Fruits, breads, cereals, hot foods, waffles, etc. We stayed in the basic studio room is a good size which has a seating area, desk, flat screen TV, and full kitchen.

We booked this hotel for our recent trip to Disneyland. It was much more affordable for our Labor Day weekend retreat than Residence Inn locations closer to the parks. It was average and next time we will probably stay at our usual hideout, Residence Inn Anaheim Maingate.
The staff was very nice. The location of this inn is not that great. Right off the freeway and doesn’t seem to be a great area. I never felt unsafe but we also stayed in the confines of the hotel when not at Disney. Our room has had some recent upgrades (we stayed in the loft penthouse) and it was nice. Perfect for our gathering of 4, 1 couple and two friends who were each able to get their own bed-​sometimes hard to find without having to book multiple rooms.
As far as convenience goes, there was no shuttle to Disney and it is a good 15 minute drive from the hotel. If you’re going solely for Disney, I would recommend staying at a location closer to the parks so you can walk or take a local shuttle. Breakfast was average, better than a continental but nothing that left me jumping for joy.

Great hotel for the price. We used Priceline and got a rate of $ 55/​night for Thanksgiving weekend. The place looks and feels like a townhome/​apartment complex with multiple free-​standing buildings on the property, each housing several rooms.
Our room had a king-​sized bed, flat screen TV that was probably 42 inches, a decent sized living room, and kitchenette with a full-​sized oven and range, microwave, and fridge. The interior, as with most new Marriott places, has a modern fell — lots of neutrals with red accents and fixtures and appliances with a brushed metal look.
The only negative is that there is no wifi. They have an ethernet connection located in the desk by the kitchenette, but that’s useless if you have an iPad or want to use a laptop anywhere else in the room.
There’s a complimentary breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage patties, pancakes, waffles, bagels, muffins, etc. It gets packed in the morning and seating is limited so you may have to grab your food and go.
They also have a pool area with a fire pit and a sports court for tennis and basketball.
With its location fairly close to Anaheim and Disney, the spacious rooms, and affordable price this is a great place to stay.