Originally Posted By onlyme Scratch my Dalmatians! Well, since the Hojo rep comes here, let me re-iterate that this is not a put-down of Hojos. We stay at three different hotels when we go to DL. If those are booked, we don't go. So, I thought I'd check something new. When we checked-in, I told my wife that this could be our new favorite place. It really seemed to have a cozy feel to it. And, even though our room was on the freeway side, the double doors out to the balcony, kept most of the noise away. It's a great place. Let me know if you have a 'sterile' room. I'll try it again.
Originally Posted By onlyme Thanks, dlkozy. The most irritating thing about it, is that I loved HoJos so much, and want to go there again, but I don't dare try.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Lorealle, Question for you....has Hojos considered having their own exclusive shuttle in the future, and if not, do you know what a taxi costs from the park to the hotel? The only reason I ask is for medical reasons. I am fine walking in the morning to the park (still have energy) but by the end of the day I am so exhausted that the walk back just does me in. Hubby doesn't want to take the regular shuttle because he says it takes too long and that would get us back to our room even later than if we just walked. I'm thinking of perhaps hiring a cab on our next trip, but was just curious if you knew what the rates might be? I absolutely love Hojos-- and trust me-- I'm not complaining! Just wondering if you might offer any helpful info! Thanks so much! :]
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim Well OnlyMe- that is certainly terrible and I'm really sorry that you had this experience during the time that you stayed with us! If we change the detergent that we use to wash our sheets, I will definitely come and post to let you know, because we'd love to have you stay with us again! I hope all is well with you! :] Lorealle
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim Hi mickeynewe, Right now, there are no plans that I'm aware of to have our own Shuttle service to and from the park. I don't know if that might change in the future- but I have not heard anything indicating that we would be moving towards that. I know what you mean about the walk on the way home [especially after having walked all over the parks for the whole day], and so I can definitely empathize with you on that count! If you would prefer not to take the ART Shuttle that is run by the City of Anaheim, a cab would probably cost you about $10. I hope that this helps! Lorealle
Originally Posted By boyumz Lorealle, I have another question for you. Is there a limit as to how many rooms can be booked using one Entertainment Card? I ask because I am in charge of our local high school's Disneyland Grad Night trip and last year we only took one bus so I only needed one room. But this year, we are taking 3 buses of kids so I'll need 3 rooms. Will I be able to use my Entertainment Card for all 3? We'll be there the night of June 11th (a Wednesday) and it would only be for that one night.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks Lorealle! I appreciate the info! It is greatly appreciated. I just wanted to get an estimate to keep in mind. Have a great evening!! ºoº <== golden Mickey ears for your great service!!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I think I read you can only book 2 rooms with your Entertainment card.
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim Hi boyumz! Autopia Deb is right, there is a two room limit on the Entertainment Card rate. Does one of the other travellers have an Entertainment Card that they could present for their room? Because that would work! I hope that this helps! Lorealle Lorealle.Bishop@hojoanaheim.com
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Okay remind me again why you all like HoJo's - I checked in tonight - me alone with my kids 9, 11 - the rest stayed home... I am in building 2 with a pool view - except the pool is empty and under construction - I couldn't park near the enterance and had to shlep my stuff through the center of all the other buildings - I was told the walk isn't bad to the other pool and hot tub - which is true - but to far with 2 kids in the night air...the only thing that is nice is the room is big - but it is as far from the elevator as possible - so I can't even run to the car to get the stuff without taking the kids too...So now I am off to bed - since I have to put the kids to bed...Oh yeah we are about as far from the parks as you can be without being on the freeway... I doubt my DD will be able to make the walk at the end of a day in the Parks - so I still have to drive... I hope the rooms are at least quite... Maybe I will get over here tomorrow - but I doubt it!!
Originally Posted By mareed gottaluvdavillains - I hope things work out for you and you settle in. Sounds like an unusual short-term situation with the quiet pool near you being worked on. Please reconsider driving, as the hassle of parking in the garage, and taking the tram, especially if you're catching the tram at the end of the evening when the park closes will be far greater than just pushing a little bit on the walk back in the evening. Perhaps consider using ART for the evening return if the walk is just too much. I will say that we much prefer building 1 over building 2, and we've stayed in both. The walk seems shorter from building 1, but I think it's not really that much difference. We also generally park our car, and then rarely use it while we're there. Hope you have a great trip and a good stay at the HoJo!
Originally Posted By mater4 Villains if the room is too far ask if they can move you to building 1 and theme park view if available. I have only stayed in building 1 and DD makes the walk to and from DL just fine.
Originally Posted By Pollyananana From what I have read, the customer service at Hojo is outstanding. Go to the front desk and voice your complaints. I think you will be surprised.
Originally Posted By liveforvacations We have stayed at Hojos many times but we only stay in Building 1, 3 and/or 4. I once stayed in Building 6, facing the "quiet" pool and although it was very peaceful, I found it too far from the pool, the shop, the entrance etc. I agree that Buildings 2, 5 and 6 are too far away from everything if you have children.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Deogge's Mom and I got to stay in one of the Premium Disney View rooms in Building 1 last weekend, and the new "Heavenly Bed" was Amazing!!! And of course, the entire staff As for HoJo's getting their own shuttle, no way. The City of Anaheim REQUIRES the use of the ART system for any new hotel in the Anaheim Resort Area, and also any hotel that wants a building permit to make changes on their property. Candy Cane Inn and Sheraton Anaheim are grandfathered, and if they want to make any major change in the future, they will have to switch to the ART system. The City of Anaheim uses the ART system as a way to meet Air Quality requirements. Now, if they move to Garden Grove, those new hotels can have their own shuttle....
Originally Posted By Disneyland Guest I guess the walk is different for different people. We took our 3 year old grandaughter last November and she had no trouble walking to and from DL. We did not take the car and we did not use the shuttle. Guess we are just used to walking.
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey I love HOJO and have stayed there several times in the past few years. I have reservations to stay there again this summer. I also stayed in building 2 over Thanksgiving and was quite disappointed in its isolation. In fact I was a little creeped out by it as I was alone with my six year old and walking to the very back part of the property late at night after the park has closed was slightly creepy. I thought our room was a little outdated as well compared to the other rooms I have stayed in. I didn't even think to ask about a room change... Having said that I have always been more than satisfied with building one and that is where we are staying this summer. We always walk in the morning and ride ART at night and the wait has never been that big of a deal. If there isn't room on the bench to wait on we usually just sit on the ground. I agree that you should ask to be moved if you don't like building two.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I just got back - I did complain about the room - but the guy at the desk didn't really seem too concerned about it... It gets better though - we got back to the room after my post DS got into bed and DD got undressed to take a bath - we then realize there is no way to plug the tub - so I call the desk and ask and they guy at the desk tells me I can come back up to the desk and pick up a plug??? I have never been told I would need to come to the desk when there is something missing from a room - I told him I would need it brought up since I was alone with my children and couldn't leave them alone...40 min later (yes I know they get busy) my DD was showered and in bed when it finally got there. I will say this - the was large - plenty of drawers and having a table was nice - We had a refridg - but no microwave - beds were a bit hard but large with plenty of pillows...The towels left alot to be desired and are definately ready for replacement!! I will probably keep mays ressies and see if a different building helps... I did drive since I was alone with the children and my ankle was acting up (injured it a while ago) I am PAP so parking was covered and the tram is always easy!
