Originally Posted By fkurucz >>HoJo is my favorite good neighbor, and now that they have the $49 Entertainment Card rate, it is the best deal around!<< I am a little skeptical about the entertainment card rate (regarding its availability). FWIW, 18 months ago you could get rooms at Hojo's for $50-60 without the entertainment card. Now you are talking $80-90. Of course if vacancy rate increase this fall that could change.
Originally Posted By velo Well, I'm paying $49 for a week in August (Aug 6-12). I believe MickeyMommy is going in Aug. too. These rates were just released, so it's worth it to see if you can get them. I dont' think you'd pay lower elsewhere.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm... CCI Hot Chocolate! ;-) CCI is our first choice always, but I did stay at the Park Vue Inn this past weekend for three nights and it was a clean, no frills place with newly renovated guest rooms... And the location was amazing - right across Harbor Blvd. from the shuttle/foot traffic entrance to DLR.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee We also love the CCI. They had a great breakfast and the people there were very nice and friendly. Our room was a little small but nice & clean and perfect for us a family of 3 or 4 if my mom joins us. They had their own shuttle so that was wonderful!
Originally Posted By LuLu Regarding HoJo's rates, I believe they've recently dropped them because they were just too high. I and others were looking at a stay over the birthday weekend, and the rates were well over $100/nt. Another LPer told me she checked back the week before and got it for $59/nt! I believe that was not an Entertainment rate. At those rates, I don't think you can beat HoJo's! The pools, grounds and size of rooms are definitely a cut above the hotels closer to the crosswalk.
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^I just checked (using HoJo's AP rate on their website) for October and a 2 Queen room is still $92.65 (plus tax). Is there a secret handshake to get the $59 rate? Or does one have to call and ask for Willie?
Originally Posted By tinkerbelle I've stayed at CC Inn a few times and been very pleased with it. I'm considering HoJo's with the entertainment card because you just can't beat that rate. But I have a question. Haha, of all things, it's about the CC Inn hot chocolate. Is it only served at the cont. breakfast or do they have it available in the evenings too?
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LOL* Kinda seems like that's all we think about, eh? It's only available in the morning at breakfast, which ends at 9 a.m.
Originally Posted By quincytoo Well, we also used to think about those iced cakes they used to serve..;( We have reservations booked for CCI end of Oct begining of Nov and now thatI have the entertainment book, am considering the switch over to Hojo's.... Hojo's isn't offering the $49.00 rate yet but said to check back middle of Sept, I am going to be saving $40.00 a night but with having to buy art passes and breakfast for the three (DS and DH eat big) am not sure if it will be worth the savings??? What to do? CCI has the edge in my book but they are both great
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I just looked at the list, here's my take & comments: Suites: ======= Embassy Suites - Garden Grove If you can get the $149 rate, this is one of the best deals going. The continental breakfast is the best out there as far as I'm concerned. With a king bed and the sofa couch, parents can have some privacy but be in the same room. 2 full beds and a sofa allows you to sleep 5, kinda pushing 6 VERY comfortably. Plus you get the manager's special each afternoon. I love this hotel. Hampton Inn & Suites - Garden Grove It doesn't have quite the same style continental breakfast but it's still an excellent choice. Hampton has really upped it's service and room styles in the past 5 years. Both these hotels are just down the Harbor in Garden Grove - 10 min max. Superior: ========= I honestly do not think any of these hotels listed are as great as the price. I think you could drop down to a moderate motel and have just as nice an experience or get a better rate at one of the Suite hotels above. I've stay in several of the ones listed for business while in the DL area. Nothing truly outstanding to me. Moderate: ========= Anabella Hotel I have not personally stayed here but several family and friends have and they love it. It's not within walking distance, you'd have to shuttle or drive each day. Best Western Park Place Inn I've been staying at this motel for the past 5 years. It's a no-frills "right across the street" motel. Clean, large rooms with iron/ironing board, microwave and a bigger than normal motel size refrigerator. Candy Cane Inn This is one of my favorite motels. It's on the same side of the street as the Harbor entrance to DL. It's about a 10 minute walk BUT they have their own shuttle. The rooms are VERY nice but on the small side. Very good continental breakfast for a motel. Best out of the group of motels in this category. Carousel Inn & Suites I have several friends who really like this motel. I've heard if you stay on a top floor and toward the back you'll reduce the noise. Hilton Garden Inn I've stayed here once. It's also in Garden Grove right next to the Hampton and Embassy Suites. Very nice but if you are staying in a motel in this category I'd opt for one that was closer to DL. Howard Johnson's Most LP'ers rave about HoJo's and their service. It's a very very nice motel in this category. Nice size rooms, couple of pools and great service. You can receive an LP or AP discount when booking. The rates have been a lot higher the past year then ever before. There's several LP'ers who have recently received the Entertainment Card rate, so that would make for a great deal. For me personally, there's no breakfast of any kind and it's far in my opinion when you're packing little ones. I'd opt for a closer motel. Economy: ======== Travelodge International Inn Friends recently stayed here and it was very clean and neat. Decent prices for this style motel.
Originally Posted By drawbridge I think we've stayed at about all the Harbor hotels. Our favorite in order and listing the only downside Hojo (no breakfast but Mimis is awesome) Candy Cane (smaller rooms) Carousel (small pool no jacuzzi) I would take any of these any day over the Best Western Park Place, we found that property to be kind of dreary, no reason in particular.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF It's hard for me to make a recommendation based on comparison, having only stayed at one place: the Candy Cane Inn. I've stayed there six times, and it's been so good every time that I've never really thought about staying somewhere else. I have reservations for October, as a matter of fact (though I may splurge this year and stay at the GCH).
