Originally Posted By youngfam My sister is planning a trip in April. Her budget is tight so she is thinking either Park Vue or Hojos. I have never stayed at either and were hoping to get some advice from the experts Which hotel is better?? Newer, cheaper, closer, cleaner. Does either include any extras? Breakfast, free parking??? Any other tips, advice, would be GREATLY appreciated. Margie and Kate
Originally Posted By utahjosh HoJos: *No Breakfast *Tons of free parking *Walking distance, takes 5-10 min to the front gate. *Big rooms *Some have view of Matterhorn *GREAT Price with Entertainment card
Originally Posted By youngfam Thanks for the info utahjosh.... is there a pool, hottub, do they close early, is there any resturants on sight or near by? Thanks for all the info, your the best Margie and Kate
Originally Posted By minniefan I have not stayed at Park Vue yet (25 more days!!), but here's what I know: - Free 'continental' breakfast - Free parking - Directly across the crosswalk from the entrance on Harbor I know Park Vue was recently renovated, but since I haven't stayed there, I can't vouch for how the rooms are. I have stayed at Hojo's and the rooms are nice and spacious. I recall that they seemed 'light and bright'. For us, the location of Park Vue or BWPPI is a huge factor. Hojos's gets great reviews here on LP, and if you can land the Entertainment Card rate, it's the best deal, IF the walk is not an issue.
Originally Posted By ABBY We love Hojo's. Have never stayed at Park Vue so cannot comment on it. Hojo's does has two pool and one hot tub (at the main pool) I believe the pool closed at 10pm when we were last there in May. There is a convenience type store on site and a restaraunt right next door. I have not eaten there but I hear it is good.
Originally Posted By mater4 I also like Hojo's. Nice and comfotable. We always stay in a room facing the park. Never had a highway side room but others on here have. I would avoid getting one of those rooms if noise is a problem. As for Park Vue I have heard it is nice since the remodel but have never stayed there.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Plus the customer services is about a thousand times better at HoJo's. I have heard that people have been screamed at by the owner/manager of the Park Vue when they bring a problem to their attention. I have stayed at both, but the ONLY thing the Park Vue has over the HoJo is location. Otherwise, its hands down HoJo, and I have no problem walking the extra 5 minutes. Oh - and free internet at the HoJo too!!
Originally Posted By wendebird There is no comparison, Ho Jo's wins hands down. Park Vue is closer, but their staff doesn't care what kind of stay you have. Their pool is literally in the middle of the parking lot. Exterior corridors, not much of a breakfast, much older hotel, thin walls, etc. Ho Jo's is a very nice hotel, excellent staff, interior corridors, 2 great pool areas. There is simply no comparison. Ho Jo's wins hands down.
Originally Posted By utahjosh I find it hard to agree with Wendebird, with 2 caveats: If the two most important things to you are 1) Proximity to DL and 2) a free breakfast, then ParkVue wins. However, if those two things aren't high priority items for you, HOJOs definitely wins.
Originally Posted By wendebird Ok, agreed. I have stayed at both hotels & if I had to choose Ho Jo's or the Park Vue. Even with the Park Vue being closer & the breakfast, hands down Ho Jo's wins. >>Which hotel is better?? Newer, cheaper, closer, cleaner.<< Better? IMO, Ho Jo's Newer: Ho Jo's Cheaper: Depends, Ho Jo's sometimes has the $54 Entertainment rate. Park Vue usually is higher than that, because they're closer. Cleaner: Ho Jo's (we've had cockroaches in our room at the Park Vue & the staff would do nothing to compensate us for our night of sleeping with the unwanted critters) <<shivers>> >>Does either include any extras? Breakfast, free parking???<< Free Breakfast: Park Vue. Things like toast, fruit, danishes, juice, coffee. Free parking: Both Which hotel has 'good' customer service: Ho Jo's Suzie Q's pictures of Ho Jo's: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4208073&a=31343502&f=" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/AlbumIndex?u=4208073&a=31343502&f=</a> My pictures of the Park Vue: <a href="http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=159678808/a=6819098/t_=6819098" target="_blank">http://www1.snapfish.com/thumb nailshare/AlbumID=159678808/a=6819098/t_=6819098</a> (You will have to register (free) to view these pictures)
Originally Posted By drawbridge I have stayed at the Park Vue, HoJo and every hotel in between. HoJo to me is in a league above the Park Vue. Hojo has bigger rooms,better pools, outstanding service, interior halls, actual parking lots (away from rooms/pools) security, store, arcarde, laundry , the whole package. Park Vue is okay, just okay. The free breakfast is no big deal, its all things you could buy yourself at the HoJo store and conviently keep in your own room and eat when and how much you want. Honestly, I dont get the 'huge' factor of being at the crosswalk. Seriously folks, its 3-4 minutes down to the HoJo. You walk for hours in the park? If just okay is a high enough standard than Park Vue is fine for you. I stayed there just to try it, but wont be back with all the other choices nearby.
Originally Posted By drawbridge If you rely on Tripadvisor.com, HoJo is a 3 star hotel and #5 in Anaheim. Park Vue is 1 star and ranked #22. Take it for whats its worth. Reviews seem to be pretty acurate for all.
Originally Posted By wendebird Thanks drawbridge, that's what I was trying to convey in post #9. There is just no comparison. Ho Jo's is such a HUGE step above Park Vue in quality. Having said that, I still prefer BWPPI to Ho Jo's. But Ho Jo's would be my 2nd choice. ;D
Originally Posted By youngfam Thank you all sooo much for the info. The pictures were very helpful. LP'rs are the best!!!! Margie and Kate
Originally Posted By chilifries A few more things about PVI: - Continental breakfast includes cereal, bananas, pancakes/syrup (the pancakes must be placed in toaster to heat up), milk, apple or orange juice, toast/butter, danish and coffee. Served from 7-930am. - Walls and floors are thin -- its very easy to hear one's neighbors above, below, left/right and outside. - The stairways to the 2nd floor in the rear vibrate quite a lot when people run up and down them which causes the 2nd floor to shake. Can feel like an earthquake. - Maids do not seem to have spare shampoo in their carts. And there are only 2 very small shampoo containers in the room (there were three people in our room). - Policy states that Newspapers are supposedly delivered to your front door each morning for a small fee -- unless you specify that you don't want them. But sometimes you don't get them and you still get charged. - Air conditioners sometimes sound as though they have a loud cricket trapped in the mechanism. And it ain't Jiminy.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy you are charged for the newspapers ? I will be @ Park Vue for the first time. Thanks everyone for the info. I also read trip advisors.com
Originally Posted By wendebird Please call & verify your reservations & write down who you speak to. They have a tendency to make mistakes with their reservations. I know first hand on that one.
Originally Posted By disnyfans We stayed at Park Vue in June. We had a living room suite and never heard anyone else the whole stay. We were there for 7 nights. We got a free newspaper every morning. Never had to pay for it. The maids were really nice to give us extra towels if we asked, we never use the shampoo from hotels. We take our own. We really enjoyed staying there and would do it in the future. The only down side is no hot tub. I was worried about our reservation after hearing from Wendebird so I called and verified them a couple of times. No problems for us. We are going to try out Hojo's this November. Have fun in Disneyland!
Originally Posted By LuLu Regarding HoJo's pools, the main pool and spa close at midnight. It's a great place to watch the fireworks. The smaller pool closes at 10, since it's close to guest rooms. And there's a very cute kids' "sprayground" and kiddie pool in the main pool area! The grounds are lovely as well. IMHO, HoJo's has more of a resort feel than the Paradise Pier. It's a very nice hotel.
