Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I stayed there For the first time on Friday night. I have heard so many good things about this hotel, and it lived up to them! First let me start off by saying, the gal who took my reservations was fantastic. She went so above and beyond what is usually required that I was really wowed at the start. The Hotel bills itself as "retro" and it is! Do not come here expecting modern looks, as that will disappoint you. This is not a bad thing, but some folks might like the more modern look of newer hotels. Personally, I prefer a hotel that I can feel safe in, looks clean, and I have not paid too much for. This hotel was all three! We were offered by the hotel to leave the car early in the day if we wished, but we opted to park at the resort (since it was free). We checked in to our room in the afternoon, and headed out to the new Pirate cove. What a wonderful play area. It is not huge, but the kids loved it. They also provide pool towels and plenty of seats to sit and watch the kids. The spa is also located there, which was nice to relax in. The halls leading to the rooms are enclosed, which make it feel safe. The room itself was clean and tidy. There was plenty of seating outside of the beds (a small table and chairs as well as the desk). There were sinks both inside and outside of the bathroom (which was handy for one person to use while someone else was in the bathroom). It had a small refrigerator and coffeemaker. They offer the basics on the television (but we were there for Disneyland, not the hotel room). We were located on the bottom floor of one of the two story buildings, but never heard the folks above us or next two us (and the hotel was sold out!). Of course part of that was attributable to being tired from getting back from the park at one in the morning. The office staff was friendly and very accommodating, with checking in/out a smooth, quick process. There was plenty of parking to be had no matter when we were there. It is VERY close to the park; I would estimate a 10 to 15 minute walk with small children. There is a Mimi's Café right across the little side street from the hotel, which serves excellent food at a decent price. For the Entertainment card rate, this hotel was great! Not the cheapest rate I have gotten for a hotel, but with the water park it is one of the best for the price!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney You might be right, but the ET rate was $59..and that was worth it!
Originally Posted By ABBY Hojos is my favorite too. Looking forward to our December trip as I have booked 3 nights at Hojos. Glad you had a nice stay.
Originally Posted By chipndale16 I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! We've stayed at HoJo's approximately 20 times and have always had a great stay. I thinks the service there is at least as good, if not better, than the Disney hotels, and at a much more affordable price with the entertainment rate!
Originally Posted By Pollyana Hard to beat that ET rate! In all our stays, I have never been let down, thanks to people like Lorealle. What a winner!
Originally Posted By dzy76 How would I find out if they offer the entertainment rate in sept. for our stay?
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan <a href="http://www.hojoanaheim.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14" target="_blank">http://www.hojoanaheim.com/php...=13&t=14</a> This lists the dates that it is available.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Thanks so much bestfan. We miss the dates available. We did get an AARP rate because my dad is traveling with us and that was only $71/night. So still not so bad.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Be sure that you post a trip report dzy76, so that we can all enjoy your trip too! :0)
Originally Posted By dzy76 Sure will. But don't look for it right away. I'm always to depressed for about a month after the trip to even think about it.
Originally Posted By dlkozy I understand. Those first few days home are always the toughest. I find myself saying: "Yesterday at this time we were standing in line for...." or "48 hours ago were we enjoying....". Yup-hate that.
Originally Posted By david10225 Based on the good reviews here, I just booked the HOJO for my trip in september to attend D23....looking forward.....
Originally Posted By dzy76 kozy I so get that. I do it, too. In fact 77 days from now I will be ....... Works before also.
Originally Posted By dzy76 No doubt. Especially since I just found out my son needs his wisdom teeth pulled and there goes most of my Sept. Disney money stash. Not good.
Originally Posted By dzy76 I do too. Thats why I spend my money on him! I so wanted to go to the D23 Expo though.
