Published on
October 28, 2025
The Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel and a premier destination adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort, has completed a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation. Marking a major milestone, the hotel celebrated its reopening on October 23, 2025, showcasing fully transformed guest rooms, modern dining concepts, upgraded meeting spaces, and enhanced outdoor amenities, reaffirming its status as a cornerstone of tourism and business hospitality in Southern California, US.
Extensive Guest Room and Suite Enhancements
All fifteen hundred seventy four rooms and suites underwent a complete redesign, blending modern, elegant furnishings with inspirations drawn from California’s diverse landscapes. Interiors feature spacious layouts highlighted by soothing earth tones accented with vibrant blues, plush bedding, upgraded lighting, warm wood accents, and refreshed carpeting. The renovations aim to provide a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere suitable for families, business travelers, and leisure guests alike.
Transformed Meeting and Event Facilities
The hotel expanded its 105,959-square-foot meeting and event spaces, revitalizing ballrooms and conference rooms with horizon-inspired wall coverings, deep wood tones, leather-like vinyl surfaces, and superior lighting systems. These venues now offer sophisticated, flexible environments for conventions, weddings, trade shows, and social engagements. The integration of state-of-the-art audiovisual and technological assets ensures that Hilton Anaheim meets the evolving demands of modern event organizers.
Lobby and Lounge: New Heart of Community
The redesigned lobby has become a vibrant communal hub, featuring open seating arrangements punctuated by nature-inspired textures and tree motifs. A custom LED lighting system simulates the California sky, offering visitors a sensory connection to the region’s natural beauty. Central to the lobby, Poppy’s Lounge melds modern elegance with comfort, boasting handcrafted cocktails, shareable culinary selections, plush furnishings, and an impressive custom-made chandelier crafted in Los Angeles.
Revitalized Culinary Experiences
Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan spearheaded the transformation of Hilton Anaheim’s food and beverage program, from banquet offerings to brand-new dining concepts reflective of Southern California’s dynamic culinary scene.
Poppy’s Restaurant serves seasonal, locally sourced dishes including signature California avocado toast, grain bowls, artisan steaks, and indulgent desserts paired with craft cocktails and regional wines, emphasizing a farm-to-table philosophy.Hansen’s Market offers a contemporary grab-and-go marketplace with fresh sandwiches, organic fruits, local coffee, California wines, and curated snacks, catering to guests and locals seeking convenience without compromising quality.Saltflower, a poolside restaurant, provides an open-air coastal-inspired dining setting with light bites and tiki-style cocktails, creating an inviting environment for year-round socializing and relaxation.
Additionally, the hotel features a three thousand-square-foot in-house Starbucks with bright, modern decor designed for enhanced speed and personalized service for both guests and the surrounding community.
Outdoor Enhancements: Rooftide Terrace
The newly branded Anaheim Rooftide Terrace on the fifth floor is a signature outdoor space featuring a twelve hundred-square-foot pool, hot tubs, a children’s splash zone, fire pits, lawn games, and flexible lounge areas suffused with lush landscaping. Anchored by Saltflower, the terrace blends resort-style amenities with a relaxing, sophisticated ambiance, ideal for social gatherings, family fun, and private events.
Strategic Importance for Anaheim Tourism and Economy
Situated just steps from one of the world’s most visited theme parks, the Disneyland Resort, and adjacent to the region’s largest convention center, the Hilton Anaheim plays a pivotal role in Orange County’s tourism ecosystem. The renovation enhances the property’s ability to cater to a growing influx of guests seeking premium lodging options with modern comforts and high-quality experiences.
With Anaheim hosting millions of visitors annually for leisure, conventions, and business, these upgrades directly contribute to regional economic growth, supporting jobs in hospitality, food service, event management, and local retail. The property’s enhanced meeting spaces further enable it to compete for high-profile events, boosting the city’s convention tourism sector.
Commitment to Long-Term Hospitality Excellence
Hilton Anaheim’s renovation reflects a commitment to sustaining hospitality leadership by blending legacy with innovation. The extensive upgrades ensure that the hotel remains attractive to future generations of travelers, providing spaces that nurture both relaxation and connectivity.
The project, executed over multiple phases since July 2024, prioritized minimizing guest disruption while delivering a cutting-edge guest experience rooted in Southern California’s vibrant lifestyle.
Elevated Experiences and Community Connection
The revitalized Hilton Anaheim now invites guests, partners, and neighbors alike to experience its renewed offerings, from luxurious rooms to dynamic social venues and family-friendly outdoor spaces. Its blend of comfort, convenience, and California-inspired design makes it a flagship destination in Anaheim, poised to complement the city’s status as an international tourism and business center.
For more information or reservations, visit www.hiltonanaheimhotel.com or follow Hilton Anaheim on Instagram at @hiltonanaheim.
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