We haven't stayed at the HOJO, but we did stay at the Comfort Inn in 2000.
We thought it was very nice. We had one of the "family suites" (basically a small room within the room w/ 3 bunk beds and a TV for the little ones).
Our kids were a lot smaller then and they loved that feature of the room.
We only paid $50 per night for the "suite". I think regular rooms at the time were around $30. I would definitely stay there again for that price.
There are lots of great places to eat in the immediate area and you are only a few blocks from 2 grocery stores and small shopping centers.