Hojo Never Again!!!

[Amy&Dan]

I think that people might be expecting too much by comparing it with nicer properties. It is rated only 2 diamonds from AAA, and I almost always avoid those myself. Many of the properties around DL are old, and refurbishing can only do so much. They still get so much business and can keep their rates up because of the proximity. I would think you could get a much nicer room for the price by going a couple of miles away.

I think one of the reasons that people get disappointed (this was true for me) is that the HoJo is rated number two on Tripadvisor of Disneyland area hotels. Grand Californian is number one. This property rates above the Hilton, The Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier. I think people need to realize that tripadvisor reviews are based on not only rooms and location but value for the money . A lot of people that frequent sites like tripadvisor are looking for a lot of bang for the buck and since that need is met by the HoJo, they are happy. You pay a low rate all things considered, its fairly clean and a 10 minute walk to Disneyland so it is then considered "a gem of a hotel". With the onsite DLR hotels going for such high rates, people have really high expections and want a lot of bells and whistles and no screw ups! If you are staying at the HoJo for $69 a night you won't be put out if you have some minor problems but if you are staying at the DLH and paying $225 a night and you don't get enough towels, well that is a different story! I think it also is the nicest of the strip of motels there on Harbor between the crossing up to the highway. It has something those properties don't have, nice grounds and more than one pool area. But in my opinion it is not higher in quality than say the DLH but it is a better value I guess. Every since staying there I don't hold tripadvisor as the end all be all of hotel ratings. I agree with putting more stock in AAA diamonds which take a lot of factors in by people who are in the hospitality industry.

 

[LucyKate]

I can fully understand your anger and disappointment at not getting the room you booked, and at getting freeway noise, BUT just to add a bit of balance - we stayed there last December and loved it.

The walk was no more than 10 minutes, the room were quite big and the service excellent. I booked a Disney view room and got a great view of Disneyland and the fireworks and facing away from the freeway.

I am a VERY light sleeper - any noise or any light and I'm awake, but I slept soundly at the HoJo.

In my former job I used to stay at 5-star hotels - HoJo isn't a 5-star hotel but I was in no way disappointed with the standard of the room and amenities (although the bathroom was a bit small). Plenty of towels, comfortable beds, great service from the front desk, the room was cleaned every morning, and when we asked for extra pillows they were at the door almost as soon as I hung up!

 

[diznefreak]

WOW!!!
So many replies.
We did have a great time in Disneyland.It is the happiest place on earth!!!But we will not be staying at the HOJO again.
Again we did stay there in Dec and had a pool view room like we expected to have this time.It worked fine, we had no traffic noise since we were on the pool side.This time was definately not what i paid for or expected.
Just my oppinion.