First, I must say that my stay was based on many reviews reviewed by Travel Advisor.com. I took many days to read and review the details and came to the conclusion that the Marriott Residence was the place for my family to stay during the Disneyland dream vacation we had planned. I must say that the check in seemed delightful but the room ended up street side which is exactly what I DID NOT request and so I had to go back to the lobby and again let the desk know I was a single mom traveling and wanted to be close to the pool and lobby. The second time around they got it right. I also requested a wake up call for the early morning. Strangely, I received a wake up call at 11:30 pm, bummer, and I had the sense to call the desk and tell them they had the wrong wake up time. "Check it again...." After again some forward focusing they got it right and I was set up for the correct time. Breakfast is good. It's not great. It's also really, really meant for you not to take ANYTHING with you. Yogurt is in a big clumsly bowl, doesn't seem terribly sanitary, all juices, snacks, granola, etc., is in big bowls so you really have to take what you want and eat it there. With the prices there should be a few packs to go kind of things. I realize the hotel is discouraging you from taking anything beyond your breakfast but it is sometimes unreasonable to assume all guests, kids included, will be able to woof down their breakfast at 6:30... This is the time to do breakfast and I think most guests would agree it would be nice to have some items that were packaged "to go". This is not a $79.00 special! Breakfast is rotating and reasonable. Eggs are RUNNY. LET ME REPEAT - RUNNY. Waffles are good with the exception of an amazing beeper - buzzer that lets you know the waffle is done. Very unpleasant noise... Overall behavior in the dining area is good with good staff help. The Disney Desk Lady - 7:15 is a grump. I was very unimpressed with her "take it or leave it" kind of attitude. I refused to let her blow my day but she seems burnt out, at best. Pool is great, rooms are good, parking is good, shuttle is great. Front desk is weary, some - younger - unskilled. I would stay here mostly because of the overall value, package but I do believe they could umph up the smiles and warmth. Good tip - people staying here were from all over the world - New Zealand, Canada, elsewhere and were gracious guests. That is what ultimately made my stay fantastic.











