Originally Posted By fkurucz I noticed that Hojo's still advertises itself on this noble website as proice "from $59", yet whenever I look for a quote at HoJo's these days, it starts at $99. What's the deal? Are there 5 select days during the year when its still $59 a night?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Once upon a time.... Well, before the 50th anyway, it was pretty common to find HoJo's for $59. I haven't seen it for under $100 for any of my trips in the last 18 months. Needless to say, I've found better values.
Originally Posted By Yensid_96 We went in November of last year and our rate was $46.00 per night. We used an entertainment book for the discount. You might try that. Good Luck.
Originally Posted By gardenrooms SuzieQ - would you consider sharing what some of those are? You seem to be spot on about all things DL and I am planning a trip soon (I hope). Thanks.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ What a nice compliment. Thank you! For right across the street, I like Best Western Park Place Inn. Every room has a microwave and decent size fridge. The mini-suites have two queen beds, plus a pull out sofa in the sitting area. I've paid from $89 to $129 in the last year. The pool is nothing to write home about, but I don't use it so that doesn't matter to me. Parking can be tight, but I've always found a place. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31218158&p=67945849" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31218158&p=67945849</a> Last April, I stayed at Raffels, which is further down Harbor. We drove, but it is also on the ART system. I'm sorry I didn't get pictures of the hotel. Parking is VERY limited at the hotel, but they are fine with letting you add your car to the end of a row, etc. The rooms were nice sized, sinks outside the bathroom, and pretty soundproof. We never heard our friend's little one have her melt down in the room next door, LOL! My favorite is always going to be Embassy Suites - Disneyland South, on Harbor. It's been a little more expensive this year ($159 last trip). But for that price, you get a true 2-room suite with two beds in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. I know the sofa mattress's are new because the one for our room was waiting for us to check out, LOL. Also, you get 2 hours of complimentary cocktails in the evening and a full cooked to order breakfast every morning. All rooms have a fridge, microwave and coffee maker. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4071689&a=31004463&p=66092948" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4071689&a=31004463&p=66092948</a> Hope that helps a little!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^ I mentioned Embassy has been more expensive lately. Typically, I pay about $129 for a suite. I've paid as litle as $99 and never more than the $159.
Originally Posted By wendebird I actually do have pictures of the Raffles hotel SuzieQ mentioned. You have to register with Snapfish to view them, it is free. Here's the link: <a href="http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=22469157/a=6819098/t_=6819098" target="_blank">http://www1.snapfish.com/thumb nailshare/AlbumID=22469157/a=6819098/t_=6819098</a> The pictures of the hotel start at picture #87.
Originally Posted By Pollyana So, SusieQ.... what can you tell me about the Anaheim Plaza Inn..... we are getting a room for 50 bucks a night in July. I hope it's ok.... can't wait to go....
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Sorry, I haven't stayed there Pollyana. Have you seen or started a topic about that hotel specifically? If you don't get reviews here, I'd try TripAdvisor.com to see what folks have to say. Thanks for the room pictures Wendy! That was a fun trip, wasn't it?
Originally Posted By boyumz I stayed at HoJo's in December (the weekend of the Candlelight Processional) and because I booked months in advance, I got our room for $65 a night. My friends waited a bit longer and paid $100 for the same rooms! I've got reservations for June 25-28th but had to pay $109. It seems the trick is to call direct at least 3 months in advance and ask them what discounts they offer, I have an AP, an Entertainment Card and a AAA card. They always play around with the discounts, sometimes using one card for 2 nights and maybe a different discount for another 2 nights, making sure I get the best rate possible.
Originally Posted By wendebird >>Thanks for the room pictures Wendy! That was a fun trip, wasn't it?<< It sure was!! I LOVE our Spring trips.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Pollyana....Anaheim Plaza (1700 So. Harbor) My brother and his wife stayed there in May. He said "about 2.5 stars on a scale of 5...nothing bad, nothing to write home about. Apparently they do not use fitted sheets because they were untucked by morning. Room not very large, and did not get cleaned until between 3-4 each day (when my sister-in law would invariably be trying to take a quick rest!) Easy 10 minute or so walk to the park. In the next block is a "Seattle's Best" coffee which opens at 6:30 am....IHOP and other restaurants near by....On-site restaurant also but it was being remodeled when he was there, so no report on it. He thought it was okay for a place to crash at night when you are exhausted from doing Disney...
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks for the info ss... I also think of it as a place to crash... My entertainment will be in the land of the almighty Mouse!
Originally Posted By gardenrooms First, thanks to SuzieQ and Wendebird for the great advice and pictures (it was fun to see the little ones having so much fun too). Looks like there are som great choices out there (that exercise room looks really nice, though not sure when I'd have time ot use it). Pollyana, people will probsbly thnk I'm crazy, but I like the Anaheim Plaza (though it's been between 5 and 10 years since I've been there). It's very old, so there are many inconsistencies. It was originally, if I'm not mistaken, one of the major chains like the Hyatt or something (the first major chain to go in there, likely, before that it was mostly the little funky motels) about a hundred years ago when the DL Hotel was just the 2-story buildings, so it's one of the older places around. The nice thing is there is lots of grass area. We went with 2 middleschoolers who like soccer, so there was lots of room for them to run around, and in some of the rooms there is a big "dressing" area outside the bathroom so there is lots of room to get ready with some privacy (not all the rooms are the same and as I recall the first one we were in something didn't work, so we got moved; in some rooms you can open the windows and in others you can't or at least that was the case then). At that time, the pool has some very bad astroturf around it, but it was big, wet, and cool. I actually chose it after walking around and looking at all the motels closest to DL one day while DH and DS napped, when we were booked into one I would never go back to again. That's also when I saw how great HoJo's was, though pricier. (I noticed that everyone [the guests] at HoJo's was smiling, a really good sign. A lot of people go a little crazy on their vacations, but everyone there seemed relaxed. 'Course, they were probably all LP'ers, but I dodn't know that then!) But I digress - assuming it's not gone down hill, it's good for the price, but if you don't like something about your room, see if you can get it changed (though look at the room they would change you to). The staff was "eh", so you might have to be firm.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks for the info gardenrooms. I think we will be fine. We also stayed there years ago, and I was hoping for maybe an updated room. Oh well, we will have a great time. 31 days to go!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Gardensroom, it was indeed a Hyatt! When I was very little we had a membership at their swim club. I was probably 4 or 5 when I tried to wear an inflated pool ring while going down the slide. I went over the side at the top and landed on my head, LOL Hmmmmm.... maybe that explains a few things!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ LOL! Yep. Ah, it was great to be a tomboy, LOL. Never broke a bone, though I'm definitely hardheaded
Originally Posted By Pollyana So, SusieQ have you tried any stunts lately. You make me laugh. And I know the Anaheim Plaza will be fine. Couldnt beat the price. 31 Days to go!
