Originally Posted By sleepingbe I'm booked at the hojo in a Disney view room for my December trip I've been reading alot of reviews complaining about being kept up all night by freeway noise. I am a very light sleeper and this could be an issue for me. Can anyone tell me if they've had problems with this? If so, is it in the Disney view area or some other part of the hotel? I will definiteley need a good night's sleep after a full day in the park, yet it would be so wonderful to look out the window and see Disneyland. Any info on this subject would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I was in building 2 in Feb - the noise was horrible - I had to keep the fan on all night to block the noise from the freeway.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP I'm not a light sleeper, so take the following with a grain of salt. The DL view rooms do NOT face the freeway. They do overlook Harbor Blvd, but Harbor isn't *nearly* as busy as the Interstate, which is on the other side. On the other hand, we did have a "freeway view" room in Jan. and I didn't even hear the traffic. But, like I said, I'm a moderatly deep sleeper. Main Point: Backing up to the interstate and having a Disney View room at HoJos are mutually exclusive.
Originally Posted By ecdc I've had freeway views before and have never had a problem. I'm not sure what to tell you - apparently some people find it really bothersome; I don't. I'm a fairly light sleeper, actually. The traffic noise is certainly noticeable, but after a long day at DL, it just can't compete with sleep If it's that bad for you, I'd recommend bringing an iPod and putting on some soothing tunes. I usually fall asleep to the TV, so perhaps that's also why I don't notice it as much.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I found the fan to be a great distraction. Being from a very quiet neighborhood, it is difficult for me to sleep in any other environment. The view rooms are great, we had the 7th floor with the additional skylights. I loved it. Waking up to Disneyland outside your window is Fantasmic!
Originally Posted By grumpster I'm a light sleeper and have had to stuff the comforter up against the bottom of the door leading to the balcony and run the fan to drown out the noise, slept fine after that. We have only stayed in building 1, premium Disney view if that helps.
Originally Posted By LuLu The non-freeway (view) side of the tower building 1 does get freeway noise, it seems to come in under the balcony door as grumpster said. But I'm a light sleeper and it didn't keep me awake (even when I was on a rollaway right by that door). I would make sure you don't get the top floor. I'd guess it would be worst there due to the skylights. I've been in building 2 on the freeway "wing" (I don't think any of those rooms actually face the freeway) and didn't find it too noisy to sleep in the room. Maybe I'm just too tired after a day at DL!
Originally Posted By Stacers76 We've stayed in both now...the first time we had a freeway side room in Building 1, and it was semi-noisy, the fan completely masked it for us, and I'm a light sleeper. In the Disney View rooms, with the balcony door shut we couldn't hear any traffic noise at all...we actually played the open the door hear the noise, close the door it's quiet game when we first got in the room... We didn't think it was noisy at all. Hope you have a great trip!
Originally Posted By NJ AP I found staying in the shorter hotels along Harbor and found them to be a lot noisier. At daybreak the garbage trucks come rolling by to empty the dumpsters and wake me up out of a sound sleep. We now stick with a HOJO view of DL from the top floor. Sure there is some traffic noise (unavoidable on Harbor), but it is fairly muffled. Good luck!
Originally Posted By mater4 We have always stayed on the upper floors of building 1 (view side). I must be really tired and sleep well as I am a light sleeper. I have experienced no noise problems from the rooms we have stayed in. Like Stacers said if you open the balcony door the noise is there shut it and it goes away. The only complaints I had was DH snoring. ;P Of course we never sleep without a fan and that helps with any noise. The other hotels on harbor (we have stayed at a few) are not really quiet either. Think noise from people traffic as the rooms are outside cooridors and small properties allow you to hear garbage trucks and such.
Originally Posted By onlyme Of course, everyone is different, but it really didn't bother me at all. The balcony has double doors to help decrease the noise. When you're standing out on the balcony, it's noisier than 'heck'. But, inside it's not too bad. My wife slept good, too. Like others have stated, just turn the fan/ac on if it bothers you.
Originally Posted By LuLu Oh, I totally agree that "people traffic" at hotels with outside corridors is far worse! good point. (no outside corridors at HoJo)
Originally Posted By Pollyana I do feel safer at Hojos... The inside corridors are a plus. My favorite room is 1711. And the parking lot has security walking around all the time. It is a good place to be.
Originally Posted By Ursula I've had freeway-side rooms in Bldg. 1, pool-view rooms in Bldg. 2 and Disney view rooms in Bldg. 1. The quietest room I've ever had was Bldg. 2, at the far end of the hallway (to the far right as you enter from the back). This room was DEAD QUIET. If I knew the room number, I'd tell you. Anyway, the freeway view in Bldg. 1 was noisy. I didn't mind because I paid very little and had to get up at o' dark thirty for the CHOC walk. I've never had noise in Bldg. 1 facing DL. I wasn't near the top, though. Never had a noise issue in Bldg. 2, either as I always faced the pools. BUT: two things. Ask for a less quiet room now, just email and ask if you can have the quietest one for the level you've reserved. Then, when you arrive and you find your room not to your liking, call down to the front desk. The Hojo's people will do all they can to find you something suitable.
Originally Posted By mele I've never had traffic noise be an issue during the 5 times we've stayed there (in different parts of the hotel each time). We do sleep with the fan/air conditioner on, though.
Originally Posted By sleepingbe thanks for the input everyone. I may look into further options. I doubt we'll be running the fan in December, i'm sure it will be too cold, so it will be hard to find a way to drown out the noise. Has anyone ever stayed at Candy Cane Inn? How is the noise level there ?
Originally Posted By Pollyana The beds are so comfortable..it's hard not to fall asleep...The best sleep I have experienced...and I am a very light sleeper.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE You will not have any problem what so ever with any traffic noise if you have a Disney View room we have stayed at hojo's twice...both with Adisney View, in august we are not in one of those rooms , we are somewhere in the pavillion section , do not know where.
Originally Posted By onlyme CCI is a wonderful place. About the same walking distance as HoJo. The best continental breakfast. Very cozy, very quiet, and very comfortable. You won't be sorry.
