Originally Posted By bellas_mama We stayed at HoJo during our trip in Dec. (My first time ever during Christmas - loved it!) We are going again in early Feb. I was thinking of trying a different hotel, namely CCI. HoJo was nice but they were still doing construction and had only 1 (slow) working elevator. Since I had a stroller (& grandma), we couldn't use the stairs. I checked prices for both and they are about the same for what we need but which one do you prefer? Is distance between DL & CCI longer or shorter than DL to HoJo's? Do you like any of the hotels you'd pass on Harbor Blvd. on your way to HoJo's? Although it was not a long walk for the adults it got tiring for the little ones and grandma. Thanks for the help!
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 Candy cane is tripadvisor.com #2 hotel for the area. It gets rave reviews. A couple things it has that are nicer then hojo's- a private shuttle and free breakfast (that gets good reviews, unlike some of them!). Hojo's is rated #3- so it's also well loved! They are just about the same distance- but with candy cane having a shuttle that runs every hour it makes it a great choice!
Originally Posted By minniefan I'm a big fan of the Best Western Park Place Inn. Great location (no walking for the little ones), free breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Have you checked Entertainment Rates for the HoJo for your dates? If available, E rates can be as low as $45 or $50.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer HoJo's, CCI and the Paradise Pier are all about the same distance from the Main Entry Plaza. HoJo's uses the ART shuttle, Candy Cane Inn has its own shuttle, Disney expects you to walk. HoJo's comes with the nicer grounds and pool areas, and larger rooms. CCI comes with the free breakfast. I prefer HoJo's.....
Originally Posted By redlegtwo The distance may be the same between Disneyland and Hojo's/Candy Cane Inn, but I like the view of DCA, especially at night, walking back to CCI. The landscaping on the walkway to and from CCI is very pretty also. One other thing I like better about the walk to and from CCI is not having to wait to cross at the crosswalk on Harbor Blvd. When your feet are tired at night, that wait can seem like an eternity.
Originally Posted By Disney_or_bust I see Entertainment rates mentioned a lot. What are these, please? I'm in ignorance here....
Originally Posted By wonderingalice We much prefer CCI... and redlegtwo is right on the walk to and from... You spend most of it on Disney landscaping. And with all due respect to my buddy, Darkbeer, I think the grounds at the CCI can't be beat anywhere. They are SO lovely... We feel like it's an extension of Disneyland.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I've stayed at both and I prefer Candy Cane Inn also. The beds are more comfortable, free exclusive shuttle, free breakfast. The standard rooms are a little smaller than HoJo, but are well decorated. For $10 more you can get the deluxe room with I think 40 more square feet.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy I stayed at CCI first time last year and loved it. The shuttle was the best - the hotel staff very friendly and the walk was wonderful.. although... I was walking to DL and a ways up I saw something moving and it was a mice crossing the crosswalk and needless to say I let him have the side walk and went back to the hotel and caught the shutte. I am scared to pieces of those things....
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Mickey escaped! I just want to add my kudos to the Candy Cane. We stayed there last July and will be staying again this September...the shuttle was great...it was crowded on the shuttle around park closing, but nothing like any of the packed to the roof ART shuttles we saw! And the walk was not bad at all, well lit at night...and our other big plus was the mini-mart next door and the 7-11 2 doors away...very convenient for sodas to put in the little fridge in the room!
Originally Posted By bellas_mama Thanks for the input, everyone! I'll have to think it through. MickeyMommy, where do I find out about the "Entertainment Rates" you mentioned?
Originally Posted By newmouse Perhaps it was Mickey? I agree that the Best Western Park Place inn is the BEST location. Hotel is nothing fancy but can't get any closer to Disney than the Best Western.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy bellas_mama: The Entertainment Card is a discount coupon book that comes with a card to use for discounts at certain restaurants and hotels. Last year they had rates for the Entertainment card for $45. The cost of the Entertainment Card is between $20-$40 depending on where you live. I believe the website is: www.entertainmentcard.com You could call the HoJo and ask if they have entertainment card rates for the dates you are going, and if so, you can order your book on-line and have it delivered. The book is full of coupons, and most people use them quite a bit, and feel like it is a very good deal. Lots of groups sell them for fundraisers too.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Disney Joy, if mice make you jump-best be careful at DL too-there is a reason that the resort keeps feral cats! :0)
Originally Posted By Disney Joy dlkozy ~ Did you have to tell me that. yuk... Actually one time at Mickeys house there was a dead RAT outside as you walk by the walkway. Of course the CM's quickly got rid of the thing. I hope they only come out at night when I leave. LOL
Originally Posted By dlkozy But think about it, Joy, if you were a rodent wouldn't YOU want to live at the DLR? TONS of free food-popcorn droppings, funnel cakes, (they are too nasty for humans to eat), wrappers with cinnamon clinging to them from the churros-Rodent heaven. Then to top it off, DLR is the kingdom of the KING of rodents! How much better can it get?
