my review of HoJo's (May 2014)

[zooya]

If you booked through Disney, then I assume your only choice was a "standard room". At Hojo, I believe those would be a king room in building 1, freeway side, a two queens room in building 1 freeway side, or a 2 double beds room in buildings 3, 4, 5 or 6. Building 1 is the tallest of the buildings with 7 floors. They have added some soundproofing to the freeway side of floors 1-6 which does help a lot, but don't expect not to hear any freeway noise. I am a light sleeper and do ok in those rooms. The 7th floor has skylights and no additional soundproofing. I have not tried one of those rooms. Building 1 also houses the gift shop/convenience store, game room, and a laundry room. Buildings 3-6 are two story buildings with no elevators. The second floor has skylights in the rooms.

Other room categories that Hojo has include a two queens deluxe, located in building 2 which is the furthest away building but the quietest, a king deluxe also in building 2, the two queens premium view on the non-freeway side of building one, the queen/bunkbed room you referenced, and some suites. I would think any of these rooms would be an upgrade and you would need to contact Hojo directly, local number for the hotel, not the national 1-800 number, to ask what your options are for upgrading a room bought in a Disney package.

Thank you very much! I will call Hojo directly to ask about upgrades.

 

[GatorChris]

haha, I thought mine is the only one who can't live without Disney channels!

It's mostly them. But partly to do with me and their mother. Nickelodeon has THE MOST irritating cartoons ever imagined. So we keep it Disney at the house, which means they most definitely want it when we're about to go into Disneyland. If there's anything we hate, it's going to some hotel, waking up only to find that the only cartoons are SpongeBob or some weird stuff on PBS. I think Disney should be mandatory for all hotels.

 

[zooya]

It's mostly them. But partly to do with me and their mother. Nickelodeon has THE MOST irritating cartoons ever imagined. So we keep it Disney at the house, which means they most definitely want it when we're about to go into Disneyland. If there's anything we hate, it's going to some hotel, waking up only to find that the only cartoons are SpongeBob or some weird stuff on PBS. I think Disney should be mandatory for all hotels.

I am totally with you! I too find Nick annoying, especially that my son is only 5 years old. Too early to watch the crazies. LOL

 

[mikedoyleblogger]

If you booked through Disney, then I assume your only choice was a "standard room". At Hojo, I believe those would be a king room in building 1, freeway side, a two queens room in building 1 freeway side, or a 2 double beds room in buildings 3, 4, 5 or 6. Building 1 is the tallest of the buildings with 7 floors. They have added some soundproofing to the freeway side of floors 1-6 which does help a lot, but don't expect not to hear any freeway noise. I am a light sleeper and do ok in those rooms. The 7th floor has skylights and no additional soundproofing. I have not tried one of those rooms. Building 1 also houses the gift shop/convenience store, game room, and a laundry room. Buildings 3-6 are two story buildings with no elevators. The second floor has skylights in the rooms.

Other room categories that Hojo has include a two queens deluxe, located in building 2 which is the furthest away building but the quietest, a king deluxe also in building 2, the two queens premium view on the non-freeway side of building one, the queen/bunkbed room you referenced, and some suites. I would think any of these rooms would be an upgrade and you would need to contact Hojo directly, local number for the hotel, not the national 1-800 number, to ask what your options are for upgrading a room bought in a Disney package.

I did this last March. You absolutely can upgrade a HoJo room reserved as part of a Disney package by calling the hotel directly. Instructions are in their upgrade FAQ here http://www.boards.hojoanaheim.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=884

 

[sweethannah]

I stayed at the HOJO in May and while I didn't book through Disney but I did book through a tour company. I emailed the HOJO directly and got absolutely awesome service through their reservation specialist.

I'll share the upgrade costs she emailed me in March 2014

NQQ1- 2 queen beds facing Disneyland with a balcony.
This room is in building one and it also includes a microwave and fridge.
$25.00 + 17% tax each night

NQQ2- 2 queen beds facing our Garden Pool.
These rooms are in building two and it also includes a microwave and fridge.
$15.00 + 17% tax each night

NQ3- 2 queen beds facing the highway located in building one with a microwave and fridge.
$10.00 + 17% tax each night

SNK2 -Kids suite, king bedroom connected to a room with a bunk bed and a pull out couch facing the highway
$75.00 + 17% tax each night upgrade fee

SNQ1- 2 queen suite, two queen beds connected to a room with a small kitchenette and a pullout couch located in building 2
OR
SNK1- king suite, king room connected to a room with a small living room and a pullout couch located in building one facing Disneyland
$100.00 + 17% tax each night upgrade fee

and the contact info:
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Anaheim
(714)776-6120
(714)533-3578 Fax
www.hojoanahiem.com



Hope that helps!