Originally Posted By Duchess_Mermaid My husband and I are planning a trip To DL in April. I've been doing alot of research on hotels and HoJo seems to be coming out on top. Any one ever stayed there? I was also looking at the portofino, but Hojo seems alot closer.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I am a big HoJo fan, have stayed there many times, and have always been happy. Looks like you have already read things link TripAdvisor, in which HoJo's almost always gets high reviews. If you can get a good rate, I would go with HoJo's. Here is a link to discounts offered to LaughingPlace readers... <a href="http://www.hojoanaheim.com/laughingplace/" target="_blank">http://www.hojoanaheim.com/lau ghingplace/</a>
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Any one ever stayed there?>> Nope, no one here has stayed there... EVER! HoJo's has been a popular place to stay since, oh, probably when it was built. It was my parents choice when they took us kids way back in the 60's, and early 70's, but I haven't put one toe in the place since then. Not because it isn't good, but my folks moved to southern California years ago, and there aren't many reasons for me to need a hotel near Disneyland. Okay... I am sure you want answers, not my drivel. I can't help you. ~
Originally Posted By cindyland We (family of six) just stayed there in October. Staff was fantastic, way above average. Room was nice, pool was nice, everything was clean, absolutely no complaints. But it is not right across the street from DL, a bit of a hike, but o.k. for us (youngest was 4, sometimes we had to carry her). Not far enough to justify ART, but felt a lot farther at night than in the morning. Also, Mimi's is right across the street, really yummy. Enjoy!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I always remember the dedicated trolley-style bus that HoJo's used to have. When did they discontinue that? Anyone?
Originally Posted By fkurucz We also stayed there last October. Since we reserved in February, we got a very low rate (~52 per night). The rooms were spacious, clean and pleasant. Of the "walk to the park hotels" it is definitely the farthest one, but not too far. Parking was a little tight, but no suprise as HoJo's was full those days. One night we went out for a late dinner and we had to park in the "spillover" lot behind Mimi's.
Originally Posted By markcanada Just stayed there in November, were very pleased. No hidden extra charges like for parking or the fridge. Clean, spacious. Nice grounds, nice pool area. if you want to save money, go for the double bed rooms in Buildings 3, 4, 5, or 6 - you don't need to spring for the premium rooms. You can see the fireworks from the pool area, if you're not at the park.
Originally Posted By gelfling32 I stayed there in October, booked a package on Expedia.com. I loved it and I'm already planning a trip back for the Spring. The staff there are AWESOME! Esp. Willie Simpson, who reserved a park view room for me!
Originally Posted By gelfling32 Just an afterthought, in regards to the walk, the hotel is across the street rom the Matterhorn. So basically, when you walk to the park entrance, it's the equivilent to starting at rhe Matterhorn and walking to the front of the park. I had no problems with the walk at all.
Originally Posted By Duchess_Mermaid So which hotel is the closest to the park really? they all say they are right acroos the street.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Alex Stroup over at MousePlanet did the "math", and the closest is... (based on going to the center point of the Main Entry Plaza). Best Western Park Place Inn... even closer than the Grand California... More info can be found in this thread (use cut and paste) http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=46907
Originally Posted By minniefan Best Western Park Place Inn is directly across the street from the entrance. Also, Park Vue Inn is right next door.
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 "So which hotel is the closest to the park really? they all say they are right acroos the street." Technically they are across the street. But, Disneyland is big, so the streets that border it are long! LOL They might be across from the park, but not across from the enterance. Best Western Park place is across from the enterance. Candy cane is on the same side of the street as the park. About the same distance (opposite direction) as Hojo's. But, they have their own shuttle. We'll be staying there in May.
Originally Posted By Misty We stayed at Hojo's last month and thought it was great. The room was spacious and well-maintained, and having the balcony was great. We liked it much better than some others we have stayed at "right across the street." We even liked it better than Paradise Pier - it's closer, bigger room, and balcony. This will be our first choice if we can't stay at the Grand Californian in the future. We didn't mind the 7-minute walk at all. (Well, a little bit after we rode Grizzly River Run 5 times in a row at night, and walked back soaking wet....)
Originally Posted By junglejoy From my 9 yr old DD: Me and my family went to HoJos. It had a cool room and if you have alot of people in your family ask them for a extra bed.
Originally Posted By doodlebug So what building and room would you suggest would be best for 2 adults & 2 kids hoping to get a glimpse of the park/firworks???
Originally Posted By SuzieQ If you want to be able to see the fireworks, you need building one. And you need to ask to face the parks.
Originally Posted By markcanada Or, get the cheapest room you can in buildings 3, 4, 5, or 6. If you want to look at the park or fireworks, just go to the pool area.
Originally Posted By doodlebug Thanks guys!! I'm trying to convience dh to check into HoJo.. We currently have DLH for a pretty great price so we might just be sticking to those dates we have even though they aren't the ones I really want. I like to go from a Sat to Sat and we could only get in at DLH from a Thurs - Wed (
Originally Posted By fkurucz I just checked HoJo's rates for this fall. They are around $100 a night! (we paid a little over 50 last year). I guess they must have some pretty low vacancy rates!
