Originally Posted By fkurucz >>I honestly don’t understand how HoJo's can be voted the number one hotel for families in the U.S? What were the credentials? It has two pools, and a games room. That’s pretty much it.<< I agree. HoJo's is a pleasant place to stay, but I too was puzzled by its high ranking. I personally do not think that its worth the $100+ rates they are charging these days.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Me either. I'm very disappointed they raised their rates so much. It is a nice place, but gees, get over yourselves! I'm planning on staying at the CCI this time. About 25/night cheaper. I've always wanted to try it anyway, especially since they have their own shuttle(won't use it much I'm sure - but nice to know it's there) and the breakfast is a huge bonus with three teenage boys!
Originally Posted By tink_26 I really enjoyed the HoJo's. I just stayed there for the first time in '05. I agree the prices do seem higher, but still cheaper than on property. I love the parking at HoJo's. Most of the hotels have little to no parking. With a huge vehicle I need to be aware of hotel parking lots!
Originally Posted By roberts1398 I love HoJo's, but I agree about the money. To me, it's not worth $119/night. Not even close. Part of the reason we all raved so much about HoJo's was it's value for the money. That was when it was under $75 a night. But maybe we should have kept the secret a little better. Too much praise apparently equaled price hikes! dzy - I've always wanted to stay at CCI too. If we don't stay on property (assuming our trip happens at all, lol), that's probably my first choice!
Originally Posted By dzy76 Roberts that is exactly what I was thinking. We shouldn't have told so many about the great deal! lol. I got CCI or 97/night with AAA. Not to bad for summer rate I thought. I'm a little worried about the pool being too small, but I just can't pay much more this time. And that free breakfast is a deal for my boys.
Originally Posted By irishfan I'm pleased to see a few fellow laughingplacers agree with me. I was worried I was going to be beaten up, as I know quite a few people here speak very highly of the place.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ <-- hasn't stayed there in over a year now (about 5 or 6 trips), and I used to rave about the place!
Originally Posted By markcanada Well, it's supply and demand. As long as they have sufficient occupancy at the higher prices, they'll have no reason to adjust them downwards. And overall demand for the DLR area has been high this year, and may carry forward another year. We'll probably see some adjustment from all the properties in the future. HoJo is just being like any other good business and charging what the market will bear. And if there are facilities of equal quality and a lower price, they will then have to adjust their rates again.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 dzy - since you're going this summer, keep checking CCI's website every week or so. I know they frequently run internet specials, but probably don't do so until a little closer to the date.
Originally Posted By Captain Jack Sparrow What rate would you pay to stay at HO Jo's? I agree with it getting pricey, we are coming again in May ,last May we had the $45.00 a night in building 2. Can't beat that rate. To the ship!
Originally Posted By fkurucz It is interesting how quickly rates can change. I reserved a room at the Holiday Inn at The Park a couple of weeks ago for $57 (prepaid) for mid March. We are thinking of adding another day, but now it would cost $90 (Its a Saturday).
Originally Posted By dzy76 That is so true, it's almost a full time job to keep checking web sites, calling etc. trying to find the best possible rates! If only I could afford to quit my real job and do just that. But then I guess I wouldn't be able to afford to go at all. Ahhh..well... It's all a challenge, life, love and disney vacation travel.
