Discover the New Luxury Hotel at Disneyland Paris—Take an Inside Look

Situated approximately 30 minutes east of central Paris, the most photographed structure at Disneyland Paris is undoubtedly Sleeping Beauty’s castle, famous for its bubblegum-pink exterior, 16 enchanting towers, and a dragon that dozes in its shadowy underground lair.

Disney enthusiasts can also experience a taste of royal living at the park’s other pink palace: the newly reopened Disneyland Hotel, featuring 487 rooms and an impressive facade that serves as a stunning photo backdrop at the park’s entrance.

This five-star hotel, which reopened in late January after a three-year renovation, offers unparalleled luxury to the Disney experience, flawlessly embodying its royal theme. It stands as the most opulent of all seven properties at the French park, featuring a grand lobby, sophisticated rooms inspired by classic and contemporary Disney films, a Royal Kids Club, a Clarins spa, and a fine dining restaurant among other luxurious amenities.

Disney's media relations team refrained from disclosing the renovation costs, which included the creation of 27,777 costumes for the hotel’s 800 staff members. However, a press release stated that this project “marks a significant milestone in the resort’s continued investment and development.”

In other words, this hotel is a fantasy realized for young princesses, princes, and devoted Disney fans—and it offers a fantastic choice for parents willing to indulge in a place that caters to their needs just as much as their children’s, all while being conveniently close to both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios, the two theme parks within Disneyland Paris.

A hotel deserving of royalty

At the Disneyland Hotel, the most basic room category is the Superior, offering 346 rooms (with rates starting around $700 per night per person, including park tickets, as of this spring). For those seeking an upgraded royal experience, the Castle Club serves as a hotel within a hotel, featuring exclusive perks like a private lounge with views of the evening fireworks show (recently quoted nightly rates were about $2,800 for two adults and one child in early April). The Castle Club includes 16 suites, such as the Frozen-inspired Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace and three Cinderella Suites.

Despite all the wonders awaiting guests inside, the hotel’s unassuming entrance, conveniently located to the right of the park’s main entrance, is easily overlooked. Upon arrival for our recent weekend stay, we were greeted by the breathtaking lobby, highlighted by a 12,000-piece, custom glass chandelier with a crystal castle at its heart—filled with adults sporting mouse ears and little princesses. Check-in took some time, and since our room wouldn’t be ready for a few hours, we made our way directly to the park, just steps away from the exclusive entrance for hotel guests.

When we finally entered our temporary home for the weekend, it did not disappoint. Our Superior room, approximately 430 square feet, was spacious and enchanting, adorned with Beauty and the Beast-themed artwork above the beds (decor also featured motifs from 10 other Disney films, including Cinderella, Aladdin, and Moana), an elegantly framed TV, and a jewelry box containing coffee and tea supplies.

Keen-eyed Disney fans will delight in the charming Easter eggs scattered throughout: Snow White’s apple and Jasmine’s lamp woven into the carpet design, rose-shaped knobs referencing the magical flower in Sleeping Beauty on the furniture. The mirror on the wall is inspired by Rapunzel’s flowing hair, while the bathroom features a bottle of body lotion resembling a perfume spritzer, and the bars of soap are crafted in the shape of jewels.

Additional in-room amenities include complimentary soft drinks in the minibar, cozy robes and slippers (available in kids’ sizes), and a turndown service featuring mint tea and your choice of pillow—especially nice after a long day at the park.

Exceptional service and staff

The dining experience at the on-site restaurants was somewhat mixed. At the fine-dining La Table de Lumière, even the French-inspired dishes on the kids’ menu were extravagant and sauce-heavy. Conversely, the buffets at the Royal Banquet offered a wide variety, with a spectacular seafood section—complete with crab claws and lobster—taking center stage at dinner. The Disney-themed desserts, attentive service, and enchanting atmosphere—especially in Lumière’s regal dining room, reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast with its glass-encased rose on each table—were truly remarkable. During dinner, staff made sure we interacted with all the characters and captured photos with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto. Our waiter, Salvatore, also entertained us with fascinating stories about the park, including the eerie history of Phantom Manor, one of my son’s favorite rides in Frontierland at Disneyland Park (spoiler: it involves a cursed mine and a series of mysterious deaths).

The following day, after our last ride on Phantom Manor, my son and I took Salvatore’s suggestion to explore the graveyard that many visitors overlook. As promised, we heard a faint heartbeat coming from one of the tombs—an eerily delightful way to conclude our time at the park.

Back at the hotel to collect our suitcases (which the staff had graciously moved from our room to the luggage area), my son asked, “Mama, can you book us five more days here?”

Chuckling, I reminded him that he had school the next day. But I couldn’t help adding that perhaps next time, we could wish upon a star for a longer visit.