HoJo buildings

[disneyfan4ever54]

Thank you for all your expert advise and oppinions they will be VERY helpful!

What is the difference between Standard and Deluxe rooms? It looks like most of you choose standard so is Deluxe not any better or what?

Do you call and make your requests or can you do it when you make the ressies on the computor? Do you usually GET ALL those requests?

I think what may be confusing is that most people recommend building 2, not necessarily standard or deluxe. That building has deluxe queens (2 queens) or standard ( 1 king) , if I'm correct. Building 2 is very popular because for the most part, it is very quiet and the deluxe rooms have a fridge and microwave in them. (Someone above mentioned that there was a microwave in their standard king room as well, so maybe they are in ALL rooms in building 2 ?) As far as selecting a standard or deluxe room in that building, it would depend on what bed configuration you might need. We love building 2 because of the location with the beautiful pool view and the microwave and fridge that we've had in the deluxe rooms.
Edited to add: You should make the special requests when you reserve the room. I would do the reservation over the phone with in-house reservations and request an e-mail confirmation. The first time I stayed there, I didn't make a specific request, only a double queen in building 2 (a deluxe room). We were placed on the top floor near the corner of the building nearest the freeway, and as I mentioned in my post above, I could hear the freeway noise and it was too noisy for us. On our last stay there, I requested a room away from the freeway side and on the 2nd or 3rd floor. We were placed on the 2nd floor in the middle of the building and for us, and the noise level was the difference between night and day! It was so quiet and we had a direct view of the beautiful pool because we were in the center of the building. I absolutely loved that location and would request it again.

 

[chrissiecutie]

Have you stayed in those rooms?
Actually, for us, our room on the top floor near that corner of the building was very noisy and I would not recommend requesting a room there. We stayed on the top floor near the end of that building (near the freeway side) and the noise from the freeway came right up to us. I've heard others mention that it was also noisy for them when they were in room on upper floors near that corner. We've never stayed on lower floors near that corner so I can't comment on that, but the best room we've had in that building was in the middle of the building, directly across from the pool, on the 2nd floor. It was so quiet there, and we loved it. I would recommend that spot and stay there again if possible.

Yep

On our last trip, we in fact had a top floor, almost corner room. We were 1 away from the corner and only a few doors down from the elevator. We found it to be very quiet and secluded. In fact, we never heard anyone, other then housekeeping. I did see that the room right next to us (when housekeeping was cleaning it) had 2 queens and looked like a larger family was staying there- we never heard them! It was just THE perfect location, IMO.

Sounds like maybe just about anywhere in building 2 could be great!

 

[chrissiecutie]

I think what may be confusing is that most people recommend building 2, not necessarily standard or deluxe. That building has deluxe queens (2 queens) or standard ( 1 king) , if I'm correct. Building 2 is very popular because for the most part, it is very quiet and the deluxe rooms have a fridge and microwave in them. (Someone above mentioned that there was a microwave in their standard king room as well, so maybe they are in ALL rooms in building 2 ?) As far as selecting a standard or deluxe room in that building, it would depend on what bed configuration you might need. We love building 2 because of the location with the beautiful pool view and the microwave and fridge that we've had in the deluxe rooms.
Edited to add: You should make the special requests when you reserve the room. I would do the reservation over the phone with in-house reservations and request an e-mail confirmation. The first time I stayed there, I didn't make a specific request, only a double queen in building 2 (a deluxe room). We were placed on the top floor near the corner of the building nearest the freeway, and as I mentioned in my post above, I could hear the freeway noise and it was too noisy for us. On our last stay there, I requested a room away from the freeway side and on the 2nd or 3rd floor. We were placed on the 2nd floor in the middle of the building and for us, and the noise level was the difference between night and day! It was so quiet and we had a direct view of the beautiful pool because we were in the center of the building. I absolutely loved that location and would request it again.

Yes, ME, ME, ME!!!

We stayed in a standard King at the ET rate on our last trip and had both a fridge AND micro. I always thought this wasn't possible, so even planned ahead and brought my hot plate. So imagine my surprise to find that I didn't need it after all...

But I would like to know (ahem...HoJo's folks....ahem...are you here??) if ALL the standard Kings in building 2 have both a fridge AND a micro. Anyone know the answer to this??

 

[disneyfan4ever54]

Yep

On our last trip, we in fact had a top floor, almost corner room. We were 1 away from the corner and only a few doors down from the elevator. We found it to be very quiet and secluded. In fact, we never heard anyone, other then housekeeping. I did see that the room right next to us (when housekeeping was cleaning it) had 2 queens and looked like a larger family was staying there- we never heard them! It was just THE perfect location, IMO.

Sounds like maybe just about anywhere in building 2 could be great!

We were either 1 or 2 rooms down from the corner.....pretty close to where you were and the freeway noise really bothered me. It didn't bother you? That's good that it didn't. I've heard others mention how they didn't like that location either because of the freeway noise. I live in a real quiet area and I'm not used to noise from freeway traffic, so that might be it. Other than that room that we had that one time, I LOVE building 2, and I will always stay there.
P.S. ..... Where in WA do you live?

 

[chrissiecutie]

We were either 1 or 2 rooms down from the corner.....pretty close to where you were and the freeway noise really bothered me. It didn't bother you? That's good that it didn't. I've heard others mention how they didn't like that location either because of the freeway noise. I live in a real quiet area and I'm not used to noise from freeway traffic, so that might be it. Other than that room that we had that one time, I LOVE building 2, and I will always stay there.
P.S. ..... Where in WA do you live?

Hmm...didn't bother me at all. It could be due to the fact that we leave the AC running and that white noise might help block out some freeway noise?? However, even for the brief times the AC wasn't on, I still couldn't hear it.

We live in Mill Creek, so the suburbs...not too quiet but not downtown either, KWIM? I'm used to traffic noises, so this most likely factors in...guess some folks will be bothered by the noise and others won't, depending on where they live.

And yes, I have to agree...Building 2 is our favorite!!

 

[DangerMouse]

In past trips, we most often chosen Bldg. 2 deluxe rooms for quietness and amenities. After having connecting rooms in Bldg. 1 on the 7th floor (definitely heard freeway noise and it kept me awake), we decided the Disney view wasn't that important to us.

For our next planned visit, I'm going to try a Kids' Suite with a request for ground floor. Going this route because the kids are getting older and we need the extra space, but really hoping the noise isn't horrible. I wonder if my Droid has a white noise app?

 

[granismith]

In past trips, we most often chosen Bldg. 2 deluxe rooms for quietness and amenities. After having connecting rooms in Bldg. 1 on the 7th floor (definitely heard freeway noise and it kept me awake), we decided the Disney view wasn't that important to us.

For our next planned visit, I'm going to try a Kids' Suite with a request for ground floor. Going this route because the kids are getting older and we need the extra space, but really hoping the noise isn't horrible. I wonder if my Droid has a white noise app?

That is a good thought, I REALLY wanted the kids sweet for the extra room but was concerned about the freeway noise. If it is soothing like a fan I will love it, since I run a fan every night but if if it is just plain noisy then I don't know.
Anyone try the 1st floor kids sweet? I'd love to know.

 

[granismith]

Ok so I finally decide to make the reservations and it looks like we probably wont be able to get bldg. 2 because we need either a King or 2 queens and those are sold out. So what is left is premium which is bldg. 1. That is fine but if I go for a lower level will the freeway noise be quieter? Or is there any difference? anyone know?

 

[Kayla's Mom]

Ok so I finally decide to make the reservations and it looks like we probably wont be able to get bldg. 2 because we need either a King or 2 queens and those are sold out. So what is left is premium which is bldg. 1. That is fine but if I go for a lower level will the freeway noise be quieter? Or is there any difference? anyone know?

I don't know if there is any difference in noise level depending on the floor. We just stayed in building 1 a couple of weeks ago and we were on the ground floor. The freeway noise was definitely loud. We have stayed on a higher up floor before as well and could hear the freeway noise. We always turn on the fan or a/c depending on the time of year and that masks the noise for us very well. I am a pretty light sleeper and once the fan was on, I was fine. I would put in a request for a quiet room (if there is such a thing in that building) and be ready to turn on the fan.

 

[Brancaneve]

Love building 2! The rooms are always large and spacious and the bathrooms are a great size. Once I decided to be a little adventurous and I let the hotel place me wherever they wanted. I can't remember the building but I was very disappointed and desperately missed building 2. The bathroom was tiny, with cracked, pastel colored tiles that looked like something out of my grandmother's house in the 80's. I know HOJO is retro, but this was not a good retro. To top it off, there was a large, empty closet that freaked me out! I kept hoping that Mike and Sully were the type of monsters that came out of that closet!

 

[CanaDuh]

We stayed in conjoining Deluxe QQ rooms last July, overlooking the pool. Quiet, clean, relaxing, spacious!

We had one of the larger balconies, and we moved our table and chairs right out onto the balcony. Guess where we enjoyed breakfast and refreshments every day?

 

[wvnative]

I've stayed in bldg 1 and 2. Our Bldg 1 room had fridge but I don't remember if there was a microwave or not. We faced the park and the traffic noise didn't bother us at all. We've also done the QQ deluxe in bdlg 2. Bottom floor , pool facing. Noise was not an issue. I disliked the longer walk though. I think we'll go back to bldg 1 when we can get the good rate.

 

[granismith]

I've stayed in bldg 1 and 2. Our Bldg 1 room had fridge but I don't remember if there was a microwave or not. We faced the park and the traffic noise didn't bother us at all. We've also done the QQ deluxe in bdlg 2. Bottom floor , pool facing. Noise was not an issue. I disliked the longer walk though. I think we'll go back to bldg 1 when we can get the good rate.

Good to know, we are in bldg 1, I was wondering about the walk from 2. I sure hope there is a microwave for heating up leftovers.

 

[disneyfan4ever54]

Good to know, we are in bldg 1, I was wondering about the walk from 2. I sure hope there is a microwave for heating up leftovers.

Yes, there are microwaves in those rooms. Here's a link to the page on Hojo's website that shows what amenities are available. (When you're on the info. page, you'll need to click on the link that says: "2 Queens Prem" to get the info. for the premium rooms.)

http://www.hojoanaheim.com/what-you-get/rooms

 

[CanaDuh]

When we stayed in bldg 2, we walked through the parking lot, and about 30 seconds later, we walked by building 1. Honestly, it's laughable to consider this a negative when choosing bldg 2 (unless, of course, there are members of your party for whom any extra steps are a challenge).

If it weren't for wanting to check out the kids suites, we'd be staying in bldg 2 again this year, hands down. So quiet, comfy, lovely view of the pool. And, we stayed in mid-july, PEAK season. Really quiet for us.

 

[luvgoing2disney]

We're staying in the premium room in late May. Does anyone have any pics of how well you see the parks and/or fireworks taken from the room?

 

[granismith]

We're staying in the premium room in late May. Does anyone have any pics of how well you see the parks and/or fireworks taken from the room?

http://www.hojoanaheim.com/take-a-tour/webcam

This is pretty cool, it is a live webcame from the top of HOJO. I know you cant see everything that the web cam can but it is fun to look at anyway.

From wht I have heard I think you really can just see the top of the Matterhorn and Fireworks.

I am sure someone has some pics, I think I seen some on Trip Advisor

 

[luvgoing2disney]

I had forgotten about that webcam shot! Thanks for reminding me about it.

 

[tlovesdis]

WOW!!! I can't beleive how specific some people are! LOL! I go to DL once or twice a year and stay at many different hotels, but I have never once made any kinds of requests. For me, the place I stay is basically a place to put my head. I spend very little time in my room!

I stayed at HOJO once in May 2010 and it was just fine. We were in building one on the bottom floor right by a door. I heard no freeway noise, no door noise or any noise really. The room was a standard queen/queen and was large and perfect for us! It had a nice little table and chairs for eating and a micro, fridge and coffee maker. When I was booking I just wanted the cheapest room I could get and it was perfect! It is the shortest walk from the parks and right near the little store and the pirate pool area.