Travel to Anaheim and Chicago

Anaheim

Anaheim is home to the iconic Disneyland Resort and two of Southern California’s professional sports teams. Fans of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks can watch the hockey team on ice at the Honda Center, the city’s award-winning concert venue that will host indoor volleyball during the 2028 Summer Olympics. The other team, the Los Angeles Angels, play baseball in Angel Stadium of Anaheim, known as “The Big A.” It is the fourth-oldest active MLB stadium in the U.S. The Southern California city has a lot to offer — whether you are eating in the trendy Packing District or visiting the Anaheim Convention Center for a large-scale event such as VidCon, Anime Expo, WonderCon or the NAMM Show. Here is Tokyo Journal’s top pick for places to stay in Anaheim:

Where to Stay

A Perfect Mix of Business and Leisure: Hilton Anaheim
Just steps from the Anaheim Convention Center and a mile from the Disneyland parks, the Hilton Anaheim is a convenient location for any visitor. The palm-tree-lined hotel recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its public spaces and it offers rooms facing Disneyland Resort with spectacular views of the park’s firework displays. Hilton Anaheim’s MIX Lounge and Restaurant, which serves California-style cuisine and cocktails, received the 2015 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award.

What we love:
• Walking distance from the Anaheim Convention Center and Downtown Disney
• State-of-the-art amenities, such as the business center, Health Club and Pure Escape Beauty Bar
• Five on-site dining options, including a food court and a pool bar and grill

Chicago

Where to Stay

Four-Star Luxury near the Waterfront: The Marriott Marquis Chicago
Located near the McCormick Place convention center, the Marriott Marquis Chicago offers a sleek, modern experience with views of the sprawling city and expansive Lake Michigan. You’ll have easy access to Chicago on foot or by taxi, bus, train and other services. It’s perfect for getting to nearby sights, including the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Grant Park, Navy Pier and Willis Tower. For your convenience, the hotel has nine bars, cafés and restaurants within its walls. It also has over 86,000 square feet of event space for weddings and business functions.

What we love:
• Just a few minutes’ walk from McCormick Place, it’s perfect for guests attending events at the convention center
• New four-star hotel with attentive and friendly staff
• Beautiful, spacious and meticulously clean rooms with comfortable beds, amazing views and modern amenities
• Guests get luxury at affordable rates

The complete article can be found in Issue #279 of the Tokyo Journal.