Originally Posted By LuLu markcanada - you are so right, I was amazed at how much walking time that room cuts off your jaunt to DL!! gaydsnywitch - I've never had a freeway-side room, but I don't think I could take the noise. The last time I stayed there, I had a noisy vent or something, and the staff was very happy to move me to another room the next day. The rooms are definitely not ritzy, but they are spacious and I appreciate the fridge. Ursula is right, it's not for everyone. But it's sure great if you're on a budget! >>-No bar.<< I miss Darkbeer's bar!! ;-)
Originally Posted By Ursula Jello shots!!! Yeah, GDW, I'd be unhappy, too. I've been in a freeway-side room, but I slept well with that noise level. It would irritate me to be near an elevator, though. They had you near the arcade? Yuck. I'm sorry. I wonder if being near an elevator gave you a smaller room, too?
Originally Posted By Ursula And for quietness: If you do give it another go, try for a theme park view room in building one on floors 3 and above, or a pool-facing room in building two. Building two is a father walk, but it is VERY quiet. I also always ask for a room in building two on floor #2 or above.
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim gaydsnywitch- I'm sorry to hear that you had a less than stellar experience at our hotel. The next time you're thinking about coming to Anaheim, if you'd like to send me an email [lorealle.bishop@hojoanaheim.com], I would be more than happy to talk about the different room types/locations that we have available that might accomodate you more comfortably. Regards, Lorealle
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy I've liked all the rooms we have had at HoJo's, even last summer when we had a room in building one facing the freeway. The kids thought it was the coolest thing ever! LOL! We were on the 2nd or 3rd floor, so we were just about eye level with the traffic, and the kids loved watching the cars go by. But I much prefer the Disney view or building 2.
Originally Posted By pecos bill I have to agree about the rooms with the arches letting too much light in. Being a light sleeper it makes it tough to sleep in. Perhaps they could put some curtains or tinting on them. I love the deluxe Disney and pool view rooms though, and they are always my first choice. What keeps me coming back is the consistency. I like knowing what to expect, and HOJO's is always well within my comfort zone. I have never had a bad meal at Mimi's, and when I am in town I take a lot of meals there.
Originally Posted By drawbridge The arch window/skylight rooms are actually our favorites. Top floor of the tower is the best for us. We come from grey Portland and soak in the sun while in CA. It helps us get up and going early in the morning. If you wanted to sleep in, it would be a problem but we certainly dont do that at DL! We have had a freeway facing room once. At first I was terrified it would be awful but it was totally fine, we just missed seeing the Matterhorn and Monorail. We ran the fan at night and could not hear the traffic. HOJOs overall is the quietest hotel in the area. We love the room size, the staff, the pools and Mimi's is great. We dont mind the walk, after all you walk forever at DL anyway. I agree with what was said before about it being consistant, its nice to know that they will take care of you and its like a home away from home. Its just one less thing to worry about. Thanks HOJO and Willie and Lorealle.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ No skylight rooms for me. I wake up at sunrise when I'm in them. My favorites are Building 2, right as the building bends. Those rooms are HUGE!
Originally Posted By disneyfan4ever54 SuzieQ, Are there certain room numbers that you recommend in that area of building 2 ? I am in the process of making a reservation and we have heard that a lot of people like that building so I was going to request that one. Are those also the most quiet rooms or which ones are? We are so excited to be able to stay at HOJO's this time and are really looking forward to it!
Originally Posted By mater4 We have only stayed in the themepark view rooms. SuzieQ I am also curious what the view is like from these rooms that are in building 2.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Building 2 overlooks the Garden Pool. None of the rooms face the freeway. I've had rooms off to the left when you exit the elevator, and they have all been great. You hear freeway noise in the corridor, but when you close your door, the noise disappears. The NBQ2 layout in building 2 has the most square footage (385) and a sink both inside and outside the bathroom. I also like the NQQ2 layout. <a href="http://hojoanaheim.com/pdf/room_layouts.pdf" target="_blank">http://hojoanaheim.com/pdf/roo m_layouts.pdf</a>
Originally Posted By mater4 Thanks for the floor plans SuzieQ. Some of those rooms are huge. DH is in Ventura for work and says the Crowne Plaza he is at the rooms are really small.
Originally Posted By disneyfan4ever54 SuzieQ, Are the NBQ2 rooms in bldg. 2 the ones that you previously mentioned where the building turns? The room description on the layout page says that some of these have balconies but I don't see a balcony on the layout picture. Do some of these have balconies? And do only some of the NQQ2 rooms have balconies also? We would like to have a balcony as well as a quiet room. What do you recommend or what should I ask for? Thanks so much for your help! We have never stayed at HOJO's and we are so excited to stay there!
Originally Posted By WestWind We had 2 top floor - Disney view - rooms in building 1 back in May. It was GREAT. I loved the arched cieling and high windows in the arches. The little store on the ground floor of building 1 was helpful with many items. Next trip we will try a different building, just for something different. May trip report: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-89843-P-2.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms gBoard-T-89843-P-2.asp</a>
Originally Posted By The-Tink-Mobile I think we are in tower six on the second floor from the top right in the middle facing disney...we have never stayed at hojos before but we have been blessed by the pure kindness of Willie and Lorealle , you can;t get any better than that...we will be there from dec 22nd to january 2nd 11 days or maybe twelve... we are so looking forward to it...hope everyone has a great time when you all go, smiles to you all from the tink-mobile...what a great family of friends we have here on laughingplace.com...just great...: )
Originally Posted By ibob From what I remember of Building 2 every other one (room) has a Real Balcony ... Anaheim Hojo's Rocks ... I'll Be Back ...
Originally Posted By disneyfan4ever54 Thanks ibob, I am going to reserve our room real early. I will probably be able request a balcony then.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yes, the NBQ2 rooms are the ones on the turn of Bldg. 2. We did not have a balcony. When you reserve your room, just tell them what you are looking for. All of the rooms have refrigerators, but if you want a microwave and/or balcony, be sure to let the reservationist know so they can book the best room for you.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Wow...I am so ready for my March trip and the Disney view room. Sounds like many good choices, all I know is we will be in bldg 1. And we got the good E-rates...I am very excited! It seems like the HOJO staff are also hard to beat. This will be my first stay at this hotel. I am in for a treat.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Lorealle, can you confirm that sd50 is the proper promo code to check for E-rates on the computer? Thanks!
