Originally Posted By ImTempest We are back from our long 3 day weekend and a few firsts: Our first ever annual passes, our first time getting up the nerve to ride California Screamin', and our first time at HoJo's! We love all three!!! My husband and I thought our 7 year old son was just being kind to his old parents when we asked him if he would mind going back to the hotel so we could get in the hot tub, and he said sure. What he really meant, though, was "You guys can get in the hot tub and I can play in the water park!" He had the best time on the planet, and so did we. The walk wasn't too far to or from the park, having Mimi's right there was also awesome, and the view of the Matterhorn from our room could not be beat. I'm sorry to say this (and don't tell Lorealle), but I wasn't expecting very much out of HoJo's. I just thought it would be a somewhat clean place to rest our heads at the end of the day. I was wrong, it was absolutely perfect and so much better than I was expecting. My son is now insisting we have to stay there the next time we visit DLR, and I agree with him.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne I stayed at HoJo's in early July- sadly just before the new water playground was opened ( though being 20 I might have looked a bit funny playing on it!) The place was amazing. Comming from Australia we booked HoJo thinking it was an affordable place to stay and really we only needed somewhere to crash between trips to the parks.. but we loved it to and still insist it was the best place we stayed throughout America- funny because it was the cheapest and one we expected the least from. I'm sure staying at the Disney Land Hotel is magic, but Hojo really was great and what an amazing walking distance to the park! That amazed us.
Originally Posted By NJ AP After three stays at HoJos, my hubby was finally sold on it this time. I've been a convert since joining LP -- LOL! They were extremely patient with helping him connect to the internet so he could do some work while on vacation. BTW, EmmaJayne, he's twice your age and loved the water park.
Originally Posted By GalPalSal Thanks for the trip report - sounds great! I'm thinking of Hojos in 2/09 (we usually stay at BWPPI) because of the water play areas. Which building was your room with the Matterhorn view? I'm afraid that the trip to Bldg 2 by the end of a long day might be too far.
Originally Posted By NJ AP We always stay in Building 1. Great view of the fireworks from the balcony. Just note, the 7th floor has skylights that make us wake up too early.
Originally Posted By ImTempest We were in Building 1, top floor, room 713. The fireworks were slightly obscured, but we had a perfect shot between the trees to the Matterhorn, and several fireworks went off right there. As for the skylights, we have a seven year old and we are at Disneyland - there is no sleeping in!
Originally Posted By lmoore I haven't been on the site for a while...Tell me how to use the Entertainment Book to get the super deal at HOJO. We stayed there a year ago and loved it too!!
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne We were at the back of HoJo (sorry not sure what building it was) but the walk is just so small.. the place itself isn't so spaced out so if you can make it to one building you can easily make it to the next.. it's just such a convenient location.. and great views of the fireworks from the carpark if you can't make it into the park at night!
Originally Posted By Pollyana I have enjoyed Hojo's for the last few visits. We are returning in March and again in June. We always stay in Bldg 1 with the Disney view. The fireworks are "in your face" and it is always nice waking up to nice park views. And you can't beat the staff. They are always putting the customer first!
Originally Posted By cinderella143also >> I'm afraid that the trip to Bldg 2 by the end of a long day might be too far.<< I thought the same thing too but we stayed in the building in the very back and it was not bad at all!!! It was great!!
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim ' I'm sorry to say this (and don't tell Lorealle), but I wasn't expecting very much out of HoJo's. ' I heard that! I'm so glad that you had a good time with us and that your son enjoyed Castaway Cove! Lorealle
Originally Posted By ImTempest Aw, just teasing, Lorealle!! The truth is, I didn't want to get my hopes up. I was afraid I would be disappointed. I thought "All these people are talking it up, saying it's great. What if I'm creating unrealistic expectations?" I'm so happy to say that HoJo's exceeded my expectations by so much more. The staff was exceptional, the room was spotless. The view was amazing, and I can't wait to go back!! See you soon, Lorealle!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Lorealle, I would like to book the entertainment rate, do I show the card at check in? Additionally, if I book now and hav to cancel what is the cancellation policy? Thank you, Amy
Originally Posted By ibob NEWS FLASH ... I just got off the phone with Anaheim Hojo's in house reservation. I made my Entertainment Rate stay over the phone because online booking (SD50 promotion code)would not work. This was after several attempts over the past month. I finally gave in and went "old school" and booked it over the phone ...
Originally Posted By STILthDestroyer MomluvsDisney, here you go, sweetheart! Lorealle is just the best and you'll get a reply just as soon as possible from her! xoxox Lorealle.Bishop@hojoanaheim.com I've stayed in both Bldg 1 and Bldg 2 and we absolutely loved both places. Bldg 2 was quiet....hidden....a romantic retreat. Bldg 1 (yes with the skylights, top floor, exceptional Matterhorn view) was killer for the fireworks and the whole ambience of seeing the Monorail and just being a stone's throw away. I don't want to stay anywhere else....well, I would definitely stay IN the park, especially GCH.
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim Hey All! Ohhhhh you guys are SO good for the ego! You can book over the phone _without_ having an Entertainment Card in your possession. We don't need it to make the reservation, but our Front Desk Staff _will_ have to see your valid ET Card at your time of check-in in order to honor the rate. And I'm not sure why, but occassionally the website is wonky and doesn't want to let bookings go through with the ET Discount. If this happens, just give our In-House Reservations Team a call at 714-776-6120 and we can help you get all booked up in no time! :] In-House Reservations is open Monday-Friday from 8a-5p, and on Saturday from 8a-1p. [We are closed on Sunday.] I hope this helps, and that we hear from you guys soon! Lorealle
Originally Posted By dllovinrn Ok, I read somewhere (not sure where, with all my late-night internet ramblings) that someone got a room at HoJO's for $53.00 with the Entertainment card....this is a huge chunk off the $149.00 rate I got off HoJo's website for 2 adults, 2 kids, 5 nights. Can anyone give me an idea of typical "regular" & "entertainment" card rates? I'm trying to choose between renting a vacation home & driving the few miles to DL with my older parents, or finding a good rate @ HoJo's & walking over to the park, where I will convince the oldsters to rent ECV's. Thanks alot!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney The HoJo's is running an entertainment rate through June 2009 (selected dates) with the standard room running $59, deluxe rooms at $69, and premium rooms at $79. Lorealle helped me as well as Jennifer in reservations (sweet gal). I have these rates in March and June of next year. I was elated to get this rate. Allowed me to splurge and get a seventh floor room with a Disney view from the balcony. I have never stayed there but with all the wonderful reviews both here and with trip advisor, I figured it must be a pretty decent hotel. Someone here also shared this website, which you might find useful <a href="http://www.hojoanaheim.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14" target="_blank">http://www.hojoanaheim.com/php...=13&t=14</a> It lists the dates of the entertainment rate from now through June of next year. HTH!!
Originally Posted By dllovinrn Thanks so much, MLD, I always enjoy your posts. Since there will be 7 of us, I thought maybe the house would be a good option, but then we have to deal with a car. However, on our first trip as a "blended" family of 4 in 2005, we rented a really great townhouse, but never saw it- basically we slept there for about 6 hours a night. I have heard so much about the HoJO's, I think I'll call Lorealle, and then buy the book. Do you mind if I ask when in March you are going? We will be there the first week, the 1st-6th. Thanks again!!
