OverviewLocated along Interstate 5 and about a 15-minute walk from Disneyland, Peacock Suites is geared towards travellers who prefer an economical hotel with a free breakfast, extended kitchen amenities and easy access to the highway and Disneyland.
This smoke-free hotel has 139 air-conditioned one- or two-bedroom suites, each offering one king or two queen beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a kitchenette, a sitting area with a sofabed, a desk, an iPod docking station, a CD/DVD player, a dining area, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a jetted tub and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request.
Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool, two hot tubs, a fitness room, a meeting room, a business centre, a gift shop, laundry services, vending machines, barbecue facilities and a complimentary breakfast. Valet parking is an additional $10 per night and self-parking is not available on site. Pets are not permitted.
The local Anaheim Resort Transportation bus stops in front of the hotel and drives direct to Disneyland (charges apply).
Please note, a 2% tourism fee will be charged per room.
Anaheim Convention Center is roughly a 12-minute drive west of the hotel, while The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk can be found 11 minutes away on foot. Disney California Adventure Park is about a 14-minute walk westward, and John Wayne Airport (SNA) is a 15-minute drive southeast. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, mandatory valet parking $10/day, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: July 27, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms, location and value.
Numerous lodgers praised the hotel's staff, finding them to be accommodating, friendly and efficient. One guest remarked, "The quality of service at Peacock Suites is second to none, the entire staff is incredibly friendly".
The hotel's accommodations were the source of many compliments by reviewers. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, well equipped, functional and tastefully decorated, with comfortable beds and linens.
Several guests were pleased with the hotel's location, and described it as close to Disneyland, several beaches, Target, shopping and restaurants. One lodger noted the hotel was, "Close to Disneyland and buses to all other tourist attractions".
The hotel's value was also praised by several reviewers, who described the rates as great, cheap, economical and affordable.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the breakfast and noise transfer.
Some reviewers were disappointed with the hotel's free breakfast. These guests reported a lack of choices and a crowded breakfast area, leading them to go elsewhere for breakfast on subsequent days.
A few guests complained of noise transfer during their stay. They reported noise from guests in adjacent rooms, the hallways and rooms overhead, as well as noisy in-room heating/air-conditioning units.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.1 out of 5 with an 88% recommendation rate from 513 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #8 of 106 Anaheim hotels with a 4 out of 5 average rating from 483 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.3 out of 10 from 34 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 27, 2013 to verify some information.
