
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim
Best for families and travelers who want a rooftop dining scene plus a separate adults-only pool and family splash area on-site.
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The Viv Hotel, Anaheim is a 12-floor, family-friendly Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel with two heated pools, a rooftop Spanish steakhouse and an adults-only rooftop pool; read this if you want a family stay that still offers grown-up rooftop dining and pool time. The Westin Anaheim Resort is an upscale, 4.5-star resort-style hotel near Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center; read this if you want a more traditional, large resort with convention and meeting amenities close to the parks.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families and travelers who want a rooftop dining scene plus a separate adults-only pool and family splash area on-site.

Best for travelers who want a larger resort with extensive meeting space, multiple on-site restaurants, and a full-service resort feel steps from the convention center.
When The Viv Hotel, Anaheim wins: choose The Viv if you’re traveling with kids but want an adults-only rooftop escape in the evenings, or if rooftop Spanish steakhouse dining and a compact, modern hotel footprint matter.
When The Westin Anaheim Resort wins: choose The Westin if you need lots of meeting rooms or event space, prefer a larger property with multiple restaurants and a 24-hour health club, or want to be extremely close to the Anaheim Convention Center and Downtown Disney district.
Bottom line: both hotels are polished, convenient bases for Disneyland and Anaheim events. Pick The Viv for a family-oriented stay with a standout rooftop dining/pool scene; pick The Westin for scale, meeting facilities, and the classic upscale resort experience near the convention center.
| Category | The Viv Hotel, Anaheim | The Westin Anaheim Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Polished, family-forward Tribute Portfolio hotel with a distinct rooftop identity | Upscale, resort-style hotel with convention and meeting focus |
| Location (to parks & convention center) | About four blocks east of Disneyland; shuttle to Disneyland as a Good Neighbor Hotel | Within a 15-minute walk of Anaheim Convention Center and Downtown Disney District |
| Size | 326 rooms across 12 floors (includes 20 suites) | 618 rooms (supplier listing) |
| Ages / audience | All ages — family-focused with separate adults-only rooftop pool | All ages — family travel allowed (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Two heated outdoor pools: family Oasis Pool with splash pad + adults-only rooftop pool | One outdoor pool and one hot tub (wheelchair-accessible pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Top of The V (rooftop Spanish steakhouse), Valencia's at the Viv, Melody's Market, Oasis Pool Bar | Four restaurants, poolside bar and 24-hour room service; Tangerine Room named among them |
| Spa & wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room Soothe massage services available | Not published |
| Meeting & events | Five meeting rooms, rooftop event space and pool deck; ~2,238 sq ft total meeting space (plus rooftop venues) | 23 meeting rooms and large banquet/meeting capacity (convention-oriented) |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet available; complimentary Disneyland shuttle (Good Neighbor Hotel) | Self parking (surcharge), valet available; centrally located for walking to convention and Downtown Disney |
| Known for | Rooftop restaurant with fireworks views and family-friendly pool with splash pad | Scale and proximity to Anaheim Convention Center plus multiple dining outlets |
The Viv sits four blocks east of Disneyland and close to Anaheim GardenWalk and House of Blues.
A compact, convenient base for park days and nearby entertainment.
The Westin is centrally located near the convention center and Downtown Disney, putting convention-goers and park visitors close to key sites.
Better if your priority is convention access or multiple nearby entertainment options within easy walking distance.
The Viv has 326 rooms across 12 floors, including family-friendly bunk-bed rooms and 20 suites.
Rooms are oriented to families and couples who want modern layouts plus some family-specific options.
The Westin lists a wide range of room types across a much larger inventory to suit families, couples, and business travelers.
More variety and quantity of rooms if you need specific accessibility or view types and a traditional large-hotel room experience.
The Viv concentrates food and drink around a rooftop Spanish steakhouse plus ground-floor and poolside outlets.
Choose The Viv for a prominent rooftop dining experience and simple, focused on-site outlets.
The Westin offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars plus 24-hour room service for flexible dining.
Better choice if you prefer several on-site dining venues and round-the-clock service options.
The Viv’s headline amenities are two heated outdoor pools: a family Oasis Pool and an adults-only rooftop pool with fireworks views.
The Viv splits family and adults-only pool experiences so groups with mixed ages can coexist on-site.
The Westin lists an outdoor pool and a hot tub as part of its recreational offerings.
A single resort pool and hot tub suit travelers looking for a conventional resort pool environment and accessibility features.
The Viv focuses on complimentary fitness access and quieter rooftop evenings for adults.
Good for guests who want 24-hour gym access and occasional in-room treatments rather than a full spa.
The Westin emphasizes a 24-hour health club and full resort services for business or leisure travelers.
Choose the Westin for round-the-clock fitness and full-service hotel operations supporting business travelers and events.

The Viv — family pool with splash pad, bunk-bed rooms and kids’ amenities plus a family-friendly restaurant.

The Westin — 23 meeting rooms and larger banquet facilities make it the clear pick for events and conventions.

The Viv — Top of The V rooftop Spanish steakhouse and a separate adults-only rooftop pool create distinct grown-up moments.

The Westin — multiple on-site restaurants, 24-hour room service and bars cover varied tastes and schedules.
The Viv is geared to families with a dedicated Oasis Pool that has a splash pad, family rooms with bunk beds and kid-friendly dining options.
The Westin is closer to (and within an easy walk of) the Anaheim Convention Center and has far more meeting rooms and event space.
Yes — The Viv has a dedicated adults-only rooftop pool. The Westin’s pool is a resort-style pool; the supplier listing does not describe an adults-only pool.
The Viv does not have a traditional on-site spa but offers in-room Soothe massage services; a full spa is Not published for The Westin in the provided listing.
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