HOJO's or BWPPI - toss up?

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

^And that is a fact, based on the distance from the Front Lobby to the Main Entrance Plaza, BWPPI and the Park Vue Inn are the closest to the entrance. (Actually 5 Motels on Harbor are closer than the GCH).

But I prefer HoJo's, not that much farther of a walk than BWPPI/PVI (about the same as Paradise Pier), and much better rooms and grounds.

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

Whether the rooms are better or not is a matter of opinon. Bigger but dark versus smaller and bright. Can't argue at all about the grounds, though! Especially since PPI doesn't really have "grounds".

 

Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM

The asphalt there is quite lovely, though!

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

I personally like my room to be dark - I don't go to DL to spend time in a bright room!! I get a room because for some reason I do HAVE to sleep while I am there! I do like it if for some reason we end up in the room to rest the room is very dark and easy to fall asleep in!!

 

Originally Posted By MickeyMommy

The pools are very, very nice at HoJo's. Having a pool is a top priority for my kids, so we have never stayed at the BWPPI. But out of all the other Harbor area motels we have stayed in, the HoJo by far beats all the other pools.

First of all there are two large swimming pools. The main pool also has a water play area with water that shoots up in the air. Although geared towards smaller kids, I see the older kids enjoy it too. And there is a large spa in this area too. The second pool is also large, and it is right next to building 2. This keeps either pool from being crowded, which is so nice. The pools are kept nice and warm during the cooler seasons, so swimming in November and January is always nice! And the grounds are so pretty at night - they have those small white Christmas type lights strung thru all the trees. They are lit through out the year, not just the holidays, which is a really cheerful touch.
And Mimi's cafe is right next door, which is one of my favorites, so that is really convienent.

 

Originally Posted By DJ7K

Lisann, when are you guys going in December?

 

Originally Posted By juicer

Lisann22 - That is a GREAT deal you got at HOJO's!

I got a $85 a night rate at PWPPI on a travel web site a freind turned me on to:
<a href="http://www.travelwithgraham.com" target="_blank">http://www.travelwithgraham.co
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for the first weekend of December

 

Originally Posted By Lisann22

I'll be there for the Candlelight Processional DJ, first weekend.

 

Originally Posted By sweetpea70

No contest for us, Hojo is the best for our needs.

I dont know how the actual square footage compares but my room at Hojo felt bigger than ours at BWPPI. Maybe it was just a spacious feeling and not actual. At BWPPI I thought the couch and half wall just took up space and made it crowded. I liked that Hojos had an actual table and chairs, this was more useful to us than a couch and coffee table. Plus the little nook area near the balcony door was great for our luggage and shopping bags. The desk/dresser was huge! It was really handy to have 2 sinks, one outside the bathroom. We dont always have time to enjoy the pools but its a nice view with DL in the background. I prefer the interior hallways, it helps with the noise levels. The floor to ceiling windows and balcony make it bright and cheery but the double drapes block out the light if you choose. Being close to Mimi's for take-out is the best part!

For us, the hotel atmosphere is a big factor since we usually stay for 6 days. Its an extension of our vacation and we have to be happy there, its more than a place to sleep to us. If we could afford a resort hotel we would do it every time!

 

Originally Posted By GoofBall

^^^ I was just going to say the same things. So, if someone is looking for a big room try a corner room in Bldg 2. They are huge but I dont think we had a balcony if thats important. But I agree, I did not think the BWPPI rooms were much bigger, they are narrow for sure.

 

Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM

juicer...I think that travelwithgraham has good rates on hotels, but not on airfare.

I leave next thursday for a weekend trip to San Diego. I am flying Express Jet, and am paying 457.60. I booked directly with the airline.

If I book through travelwithgraham, the same exact flight on Express Jet came to 809.60.

 

Originally Posted By juicer

Yes...I agree with last min air - It is not that great ($457 vs $809!) But I have found that if booking like 4-6 weeks in advance its pretty good -

But the hotel prices seem really great -

 

Originally Posted By wendebird

One thing I didn't care for at Ho Jo's was the top floor rooms. I think it was Bldg 1. The ones with the skylights. You can see them in SuzieQ's pictures. They woke me every morning whether I wanted to get up early or not. I would always request a lower floor room for myself from now on.

I also had a hard time sleeping in Bldg 2, it's up close to the freeway & you can hear a concussion type sound as the big trucks go down the freeway.

Of course you always have some sort of noise level, but for some reason, the traffic noise kept me awake a lot.

Just my 2 cents. ;D

I like both hotels & they both have their good & bad points. Personally, I've never had a bad stay at BWPPI & it is my favorite. I also noticed they installed higher shower heads which is soooo nice.

 

Originally Posted By mater4

I will be staying at Hojo's the first week in Dec. for 94.00 a night. We are in a theme park view room. The only rooms we will stay in at Hojo's. I requested the same floor as last time (no skylights).

 

Originally Posted By DJ7K

>> I'll be there for the Candlelight Processional DJ, first weekend <<

Oh ok. Thanks I was asking cause I don't *plan* on being there til the 19th.

 

Originally Posted By p-n-p06

Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread--so helpful. Also for the links to the room pics, SuzieQ!