Howard Johnson

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 Jul 2011 rated 5 out of 10.

No pool. No free breakfast. Poor room service. Once the room cleaners came in while my wife was changing. They didn't knock. They made me pay to park my car, even though I was a guest.

Positives: It costs less than the N.Y. hotels.

Negatives: The room stunk, but not as bad as room service.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 27 Jun 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

Its okay if your passing through.

Positives: It was cheap.

Negatives: The beds were disgusting, (I thought) , Paying $15 for parking my vehicle in the hotel parking lot, when there is no other alternate parking available.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 14 Mar 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

The room smelled like wet, sweaty gym clothes. And the hallway to the room smelled like lingering bad body odor. But the firm mattress ended up being not too bad, and I slept well--once I was able to crack the window, dust powder around the entire room, and stick an air freshener in the A/C vent so I wouldn't gag on the smell. They<BR/>really need to clorox that place.

Positives: Very convenient to Newark Intel for an early morning flight.

Negatives: The room smelled like wet, sweaty gym clothes. And the hallway to the room smelled like lingering bad body odor.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 07 Mar 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

Do not stay here - bed bugs! Hotel apparently did nothing since last person's review on here about bed bugs. I stayed there and got bed bug bites on my arm and back and hotel is in total denial. They don't care. Don't know if I brought bed bugs home. Wish I would've looked up hotel before I went. I will from now on, that's for sure. Absolutely horrible overall. And, you get to pay to park to stay there! Thats Great. Like I said, run, don't walk, do not stay here!

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: Bed bugs; parking fee.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 01 Feb 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

Bed bugs bed bugs bed bugs!!! I moved to another room and got even more bites! They would not get the manager or give their name. When I asked for a refund they said no! I was fed on at night twice an the food at the restaurant made me sick. How do you get sick off of egg, bacon and bread? Never again I would rather sleep on the airport floor! I started looking at the reviews for this place and it has been reported at least a year ago!

Positives: I dis not like this hotel!! Bed bugs bed bugs bed bugs and they are not doing anything about it!!!!!

Negatives: Rude customer service, they refused to allow me to talk to a manager and did I say bed bugs!!!!!

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 30 Jan 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

The guy at the counter is not very friendly and it's fine to pay for parking if costumer know ahead of time about the charge besides hotels usually provide parking for it's guess however not this one. It would let costumer know unless I missed something while making the reservation. Also there was a roach in the bathroom, a big no-no.

Positives: Location

Negatives: They slap you with parking charge without costumer previously knowing about it.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 09 Dec 2010 rated 3 out of 10.

Not a good hotel, location not of easy access, room had a horrible shower etc.

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: The room was not nice, the shower was horrible, the hotel front desk staff not nice.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 06 Nov 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

It's fine for a quick over-nighter if you need to catch an early flight out of Newark. It's old, but clean and the staff is friendly.

Positives: Cheap and near Newark Airport.

Negatives: Planes literally landing overhead - next to runway.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 17 Aug 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Not bad for the money. Cleaner than a neighboring hotel for half the price. It's where I'll be staying on future flights in and out of Newark.

Positives: Good value for the money.

Negatives: No food or lounge.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 03 Jul 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

Close to the airport. No problems with shuttle to and from the airport. Check in/out was easy.

Positives: Value for the money.

Negatives: No restaurants were nearby.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 28 May 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Perfect stay for my overnight layover. Professional personnel provided accurate info. They were courteous and helpful. Would not hesitate to return. Thank you.

Positives: Safe, clean, 24 hr. service to/from airport.

Negatives: Developed a skin rash from moisturing lotion provided.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 01 Oct 2009 rated 1 out of 10.

Do not ever stay at this hotel. The hotel had roaches. The room was dirty and smelled. The bathroom had mold growing on it. The toilet and tub was dirty. You had to pay for parking. The night desk person was rude. The whole place was dirty.

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: The hotel had roaches. The room was dirty and smelled. You had to pay for parking. The night desk person was rude.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 01 Sep 2009 rated 3 out of 10.

Nothing in written information, how and where you can ask information. The hotel should provide over transport information, train, tram, bus info for the visitors.

Positives: Some of the services.

Negatives: The public transport connection must be improved.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 19 Jun 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Nice hotel too but charge me for parking my car extra. Also Area itself not so good for family cuz near prison place.

Positives: Nice room and comfortable.

Negatives: I do not like area where hotel is because it is no sign of street I had to drive around several times before I found the hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 23 Nov 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

The complimentary shuttle to the airport was available for 24 hrs, it was convenient and free, especially if you need to checkout at 4.30 am. I do not have to wait very long for the shuttle from the airport to the hotel too.

Positives: Comfortable and value for money.

Negatives: Services of reception staff can be improved.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 07 Nov 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

These were the friendliest people when we checked in. The hotel was immaculate and the room spotless. Not only were they friendly but I called down for two extra pillows and had them within 2 minutes tops. I wish we could have spent out whole honeymoon here. I just can't get past the whole service aspect. It is so rare in this day and age. We will absolutely only ever use this hotel when we are in the area.

Positives: Service, exceptionally friendly, clean.

Negatives: The bed was too hard and the TV kept shutting off if you didn't change a channel occasionally.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 18 Oct 2008 rated 1 out of 10.

They provide free shuttle to airport service. Bad customer service and they don't take us seriously. Very rude, and no customer service. Avoid at any cost as they will cause you delay or miss your flight.

Positives: Can't think of anything.

Negatives: Bad customer service, limited WiFi.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 10 Jul 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

I was there last June, my experience wasn't good. First of all, the hotel is in the middle of no where, the bed is extremely hard, people are not friendly at all (just one guy who give us the right directions), they charge $15 per day for parking (just if you have a car), they don't offer the free rise & dine breakfast. If you want to use the internet it costs $1.00 per 5 five minutes. Rooms are clean, fresh towels everyday. Good job housekeepers!

Positives: Airport shuttle was available every half an hour.

Negatives: No free breakfast. Bed hard as a concrete floor.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 08 May 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

I think overall the hotel as good. The paid parking thing really bothered me.

Positives: The room had sinks in the bathroom & outside.

Negatives: Paid parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 04 Mar 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

I enjoyed my stay at an affordable and clean surroundings. Good amenities for the price. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good affordable place to stay.

Positives: Affordable, convenient location, great staff and comfortable room with good amenities.

Negatives: Did not serve alcoholic beverages.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 05 Feb 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

Just fine and a great deal except for my friends truck being stolen from a security guarded parking lot on site in broad daylight.

Positives: Clean rooms.

Negatives: Thieves.

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

Hotel very impressive.

Positives: AC Heater and water excellent, beds comfortable. Good cable channels.

Negatives: None.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 10 Jan 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

It's ok but wifi did not work.

Positives: Convenience to airport.

Negatives: Wifi did not work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Oct 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

I would recommend this hotel to people who wanted privacy or discreetness, but as far as anything else no way. The view was lousy, and its not close enough to shopping areas, restaurants, not even local drug stores, the staff was not overly friendly, especially the desk people. The friendliest people were the people who worked in the gift shop and the restaurant personnel.

Positives: The room was a good size.

Negatives: The shower did not drain properly when in use. The sink was not to clean either.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 19 Aug 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

Hotel was good for the price and location.

Positives: Free shuttle to airport.

Negatives: Room smelled like bleach cleanser.