HOJO's or BWPPI - toss up?

Originally Posted By iheartmickey

Hi... we will be in Dl next week and it's time to cancel some reservations from the many that I have made to cover all of my bases. I'm cancelling DL hotel since I didn't get the AP rate there. Now I have to decide between HOJO's or BWPPI? We got the entertainment rate at HOJO's so that's a plus for that. BWPPI isn't too much more though and it's closer. Anyone been to both that can comment? I guess I'm just wondering if one is way nicer than the other and/or if the walk is that long from HOJO's? We have stayed at the DL hotel many times and have always walked through DT disney to get to the parks. Is the walk from HOJO's to the park about the same? Thanks for any advice!

 

Originally Posted By Splashgirl

I much prefer HOJOs to BWPPI. The only thing better about BWPPI is the distance from the park. If you have very small children, you may want to go with BWPPI. Otherwise, my vote would be for HOJOs. The walk is 7-10 minutes.

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

If you plan on returning to the hotel during the day, I suggest BWPPI.

If you'll only be making the "trek" to and from the park once a day, you'll be fine with HOJO's.

I stayed at the HoJo's a few weeks ago - and my group of young adult friends were DYING on the walk back to the hotel - our feet hurt so bad! Of course, we were going gung-ho every second from park opening to closing.

 

Originally Posted By GoofBall

I have stayed at Hojos 6 times and can't say enough great things about the rooms/grounds/staff. The walk is the same as Paradise Pier and not a problem even for my kids. We do not take breaks though.

I stayed at BWPPI once and that was enough. Yuck. Small pool, cramped parking, dark rooms, the breakfast is free but not great. Its only about 5 mins longer down to Hojo and well worth it (for my family)

 

Originally Posted By dzy76

The walk from Hojo's is about the same walking from DLH through DTD. So not saving anything there. I've stayed at Hojo's many times and my sister has stayed at BWPPI and said the rooms were nicer at Hojo's. The only plus is it is not quite the walk, although it's only another 3-4 minute walk to Hojo's. The pool is way nicer at Hojo's, too. So if your family is swimming I'd go for Hojo's easily.

 

Originally Posted By iheartmickey

Thanks for all of the quick feedback! I was leaning towards HOJO's and with your advice am excited to try it out. Our daughter is 4 and we still bring her stroller with us so she can nap at the park if necessary, etc. If the hotel isn't much father than like walking to DLH then we'll be fine. We always have gone back mid-day for a swim there so we should be okay at HOJO's. We're going the 9th-14th and have tickets to Mickey's Halloween treat on the 12th. Looks like quite a few LP'ers will be there as well. Can't wait to see the Halloween decorations. It will be our first time.

Thanks for the help!

 

Originally Posted By rockcow1

Sorry, to jump in, but what HOJO's? We just booked a last minute Halloween trip and I'm looking for a hotel. We usually stay on property, so I have no idea where to stay.

 

Originally Posted By LuLu

<a href="http://www.hojoanaheim.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hojoanaheim.com/</a>

HoJo's is great!

 

Originally Posted By Vacation Dad

We have stayed at both and which one is best depends on what you need out of a hotel. BWPPI is closer, and it does have some larger rooms available. We usually rent one on their “mini suites†which has 2 queen beds and a queen fold-out sofabed. And while their breakfast may not be great, it is good enough to get you started in the morning and into the park. Hojo’s definitely has nicer grounds, a nicer pool area and much better parking. To a 4 year old, the hotel pool may be a better ride than anything in the park.

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

Pictures of the rooms:

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BWPPI
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Originally Posted By iheartmickey

Thanks for the pics SusiQ! It really looks like everything is very similar. I think we still will go with HOJO considering the pool area and the fact that we should be able to see fireworks if our girl's too tired to be at the park. Building 1 is supposed to be the one with the park view - right?
Thanks for all of the help.

 

Originally Posted By DJ7K

I know they have a new kids area by the pool for the last couple of years.

Do they still give discounts to LPers?

 

Originally Posted By mater4

I think they do still give discounts to LPer's. I know you can go to mousesavers site and they give 7,10 or 15% off regular room rates if you book through there.

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

Yes, they give the discounts. All you have to do is click the sponsor link here on LP. They also give an AP discount and take the Entertainment Card.

To see the fireworks from building 1, make sure you are on a high floor and don't have trees in front of your balcony!

 

Originally Posted By juicer

I might be the only one...However I like the BWPPI better than HOJO's - The rooms are nice and the fact that the hotel is right accross the street is a huge plus for me -

 

Originally Posted By Lisann22

Your not the only one. I prefer BWPPI. I just do not spend enough time a the motel. So walking distance is a bigger seller for me.

I think the two are vastly different while being similar. LOL!

BWPPI is a big cement building with little amenities when it comes to a resort feel. The pool is very small and it's basically a parking lot with a building in the middle. However, the rooms are great. Large, larger than normal mini fridge, microwave, desk, table, sofa and beds. Closest motel to the parks.

HoJo's is more kid friendly with great pools, nice motel grounds, brighter rooms and inside halls.

They both have free interent, mini-marts either on site or next door, cleanliness, wonderful staffs.

Its just a matter of what you are looking for. They are both good deals on Harbor.

 

Originally Posted By juicer

Thank you, Lisann22 - I feel better that I am not the only one

 

Originally Posted By Lisann22

With that said in December our group is staying at HoJo's because we landed the $75 a night rate. Just too good to beat that close to the Holidays. ;>

I'd rather stay at BWPPI but it was almost $50 bucks more a night.

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

Okay I have stayed at the BWPPI 3 times now - the first two I had large bottom floor rooms that had large beds and were very nice...This past sat I was put on the 3rd floor and had a fairly decent size room but the beds were old and uncomfortbale - the bathroom was okay but it definately wasn't what I expected after the first two times...

 

Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM

Another vote for the BWPPI. The only thing I use the room for is sleeping, so I don't give a hoot about the pool, or internet, or how dark or light the rooms are, or how big. I want CLOSE, and nothing beats the BWPPI.