Howard Johnson

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 30 Jul 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

Great for business and quick travel. Located right next to a movie cinema, a couple of bars, and restaurants, this is as good as a hotel gets without paying a premium.

Positives: The staff was kind, attentive, and they were helpful.

Negatives: The room service person was a bit funky smelling but that could be because of the heat.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 30 Jul 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

The front entrance had an old musty smell and the front desk was so tall that we could barely see the clerk. The clerk was friendly and check in was fast and easy. The overall decor throughout the hotel was a bit tired but could be easily overlooked if the property was clean. Unfortunately the overall cleanliness of the halls and room was deplorable. The bathroom seemed updated, bright and overall clean but the carpeted area was musty, unkempt and only vacuumed in the center.

Positives: Location

Negatives: The entire hotel was not clean - the halls, front entrance, computer,room and ice maker filthy and smelled poor!

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 12 Jan 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

No free transportation from airport. Wi-Fi didn't work. Vending machines didn't work. Sink drain didn't work. Clerks would not call a cab, they gave me the number to call. No free breakfast. Maids didn't clean the room every day. At least the heater worked. The bed was small for a queen size. The restaurant is actually pretty good, get the fish and chips.

Positives: The restaurant.

Negatives: Wi-Fi didn't work, and vending machines didn't work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 18 Nov 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

The hotel was very old but relatively clean. If I had to sleep somewhere this place wasn't too bad.

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Positives: It was really inexpensive and relatively clean.

Negatives: The mirror on the door of the bathroom was filthy, someone had sprayed it but not cleaned it. Old building.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 Oct 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

Motel was in a convenient location. The rooms were clean but the hallways seemed dingy. The safety doors were unlocked upon our arrival-a safety concern. No continental breakfast available. Good value for the price.

Positives: Location and price.

Negatives: No continental breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 15 Aug 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

The hotel itself looks allright from the outside. Inside it was a mess! Dirty rooms Full of<BR/> trash lying on the floors. Tried to change our room to a clean one. After three unsuccessull tries. We gave up.

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: Dirty, old and stinky!

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 19 Jul 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

Terrible.

Positives: Location was good... but overall not up to expectation.

Negatives: Pretty much everything.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 04 Jun 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

Dirty, dated and smoky.

Positives: Nothing.

Negatives: Dirty filled with smoke smell everywhere.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 30 May 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

I am used to staying in economy rooms for over night stay while waiting for flights. This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The room was dirty. There was hair in the bed and on the pillows. The pillows were very lumpy and looked like they were not changed in a couple of years. The key did not work in the lock on the outside door. It took forever to work and our key wasn't the only one, there were two other people trying to use theirs too. When we asked the front desk guy for fresh pillows he brought pillows that were equally as old. He was far from friendly. Budget hotels can be clean and friendly that doesn't cost much. We didn't expect the newest room but this was the worst ever. I would sleep in the car before I would stay here again.

Positives: Nothing at all.

Negatives: Unfriendly, hair in bed and on pillow, filthy bathroom and room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 29 Aug 2009 rated 6 out of 10.

It would have been very nice if the first three days we weren't subjected to a faulty air conditioner and the hotel manager not willing to put us into another room. After complaining daily by Sunday evening we finally were moved. The first room also did not have a refrigerator nor a microwave, which made it cumbersome traveling with a little baby; these conveniences are listed in their advertisement and should have been provided. Instead I received, "we'll see if we can fing one". The room had been paid for in advance for several months and I feel we should have been treated better!

Positives: It was local to what I needed.

Negatives: The first three days were the worst with an air conditioner that didn't work and an unresponisve hotel manager to the issue.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 10 Aug 2009 rated 2 out of 10.

Would not stay there again.

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Positives: Clean linen in room.

Negatives: No toilet paper and Kleenex/only one staff member on duty after 6pm/couldn't leave desk to help.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 11 Apr 2009 rated 4 out of 10.

My family of 5 arrived at the hotel and was given a room with one double bed. When I went to the front desk to get it corrected, the person at the desk snapped at me and acted very put out to have to change our room. The hotel smelled awful and unclean. The room was very dark even with all the lights on.

Positives: The restaurant was very generous in their servings.

Negatives: The front desk staff was quite rude.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 18 Jan 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

This motel is<BR/>good for a senior traveler like myself.

Positives: Location

Negatives: The restaurant heat was off - it affected my attitude.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 03 Sep 2008 rated 1 out of 10.

There were no beds larger then double. Very disappointing.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: There were no queen sized or larger beds in the hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 01 Sep 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

This hotel had been updated and clean, but it was a definite one star. The bed was only a double for two of us. Two of the three nights we stayed, between 5:30 and 6:00 am several large planes took off consecutively from the airport and the whole room shook. There was a restaurant on the premises, but no free breakfast offered.

Positives: It was clean and fairly comfortable.

Negatives: Planes from the airport went right over the hotel between 5:30 - 6:00 a.m.; they shook the room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Aug 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

Hotel met all of our expectations. Pool was great added feature to the property, would recommend this hotel to others.

Positives: Out door heat pool.

Negatives: Smell of hall way.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 18 Aug 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

If we were to go back to Bangor we would stay there again, providing we get better beds.

Positives: The room was clean and I liked that the drinking glasses were wrapped in plastic and not just set out on the counter.

Negatives: The bed were not as comfortable as we thought they should be for the price.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Aug 2008 rated 2 out of 10.

Was very disappointed with the quality of this hotel and would never stay here again. Other than it was late in the day when we arrived at our destination I would have searched out alternate arrangements.

Positives: Absolutely nothing.

Negatives: Very old, smelly and dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 10 Aug 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

We only stayed 1 night as a stopover and it fits our needs but just the basics. The restaurant staff was friendly but the food was terrible.

Positives: Easy to find and get going again in the morning.

Negatives: The restaurant food was awful.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 08 Jul 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

If you are trying to find a convenient place to stay during peak times go for this hotel.

Positives: Convenient and economic place to stay during main trips.

Negatives: The bed and bath needs an upgrade.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 31 May 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel was older, the staff was friendly and helped me with a small issue I had that was not related to the hotel. I was impressed with the staff mostly, during my 4 day stay. They remembered my name and my purpose for staying in their town. As a corporate compliance officer for a worldwide company, I can honestly say that this was a positive experience and would recommend the hotel to anyone. Thank you!

Positives: The hotel and it's staff were very accommodating and friendly.

Negatives: I do not have any negative aspects to report.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 24 May 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

Was ok, the simple stay.

Positives: The cost.

Negatives: No free breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

This is a great hotel to stay at. They call you a half hour after you get there to make sure you are happy with the room. This hotel is in a great location. The food was really good.

Positives: Most of the employees were helpful and friendly.

Negatives: One of the front desk people don't know how to smile or be friendly.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 24 Feb 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

As advertised. A little shabby around the edges, but clean, safe, comfortable and affordable.

Positives: Neat and clean and good price.

Negatives: Bathroom was recently refurbished- otherwise in need of new everything.