Howard Johnson

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Jul 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

I think that for the price the hotel over exceeded our expectation. The front staff was wonderful. Nicholas was especially helpful as we were traveling with my brother and his family and he up graded both our rooms. The pool is a plus when traveling with kids of any age. We plan to stay here again the next time we come to Newport.

Positives: The hotel rooms were very big and clean. The pool was great especially when traveling with teens.

Negatives: They don't offer continental breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 18 Jun 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

I have stayed at this hotel on 3 different occasions and will stay there again in the future.

Positives: Conveniently located to the Newport area.

Negatives: none

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 26 May 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Just there for 2 nights. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. For the price, this well-kept property is a good deal. The room was very clean the bathroom exceptionally so-it sparkled. Hot tub was hot and pool was just cool enough to be refreshing. Shortly after our arrival, a staff member called our room to inquire if there was anything we needed and to see if the room was OK. Attached restaurant is convenient.

Positives: Bath room was sparkling clean.

Negatives: Non

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 11 Jul 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

I was going to newport with my girlfriend and this hotel was in the perfect location and was not too expensive either. I would definitely be recommending this hotel and will surely be using it when I visit newport again.

Positives: The location was perfect.

Negatives: Nothing I didnt like.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 18 Jan 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Had a good time. Really likes being able to go in and out through sliding door to load gear. Nice pool, sauna and hot tub. Only down side was poor internet speed and drops.

Positives: Large rooms, sliding door to parking, hot tub.

Negatives: Wireless internet painfully slow.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 07 Sep 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

Typical Howard Johnson was comfortable and clean, room was well furnished with writing desk and complimentary Wi-Fi. No breakfast room, but had adjacent Applebee's. TV was very old, had blurry picture.

Positives: Better than expected. Room well furnished and

Negatives: Had to pay upgrade to get a king bed, old TV.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 12 Sep 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

It exceeded our expectations! Keep up the excellent work and service. We will come back hopefully every year.

Positives: The price, location and amenities.

Negatives: None.

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

Very nice hotel, the employees are great, great location. We would definitely stay there again.

Positives: Clean and the employees are very friendly and helpful.

Negatives: The exercise room needs some weights.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Aug 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Convenient location but room needs upgrade.

Positives: Very good location, short drive to heart of tourist area.

Negatives: Had noisy air wall air conditioner and noisy dehumidifier unit.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 07 Aug 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

It was a decent place to stay. Clean, friendly staff comfortable bed. Nothing fancy. Was in a good location for us.

Positives: Friendly staff.

Negatives: Dusty return vents.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 24 May 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

Will go back there. Very helpful, and helped make our two night stay. Will go back there.

Positives: They were helpful, rooms clean, had a pool.

Negatives: Pool opened too late and closed too early.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 28 Apr 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

Hotel is great for this area of Rhode Island. Easy trip to Newport, which was our destination. Hotel is located in an area that has all the things you need while traveling. Staff was friendly and helpful, although they could not secure my laptop computer, (17"), either in the room safe or the hotel safe.

Positives: Location, proximity to area attractions.

Negatives: Securing expensive items not good.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Apr 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

This hotel was what I expected. It was clean; spacious had all the basic amenities. No frills, easy parking.

Positives: Convenient, clean, no frills, but fit the bill.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 11 Apr 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

The employees were nice but the style was very old but it was very clean.

Positives: They were very nice.

Negatives: Not updated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 02 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Our stay at Howard Johnson Inn was very enjoyable and a great bargain for any traveler. Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, and staff was very pleasant. If you just need a nice room without luxuries, this is a top pick.

Positives: Clean, quiet, and comfortable.

Negatives: Slow wireless internet.

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

This hotel would be great for families to vacation. It was very clean and extremely well priced. As a young romantic couple looking for a little time away, I would say not. The pool area was crowded with kids, who were disrespectfully tossing about 15 nerf football past peoples heads. There was also not enough room in the Jacuzzi because there were 10 years old kids in it. And lastly many of the staff was helpful and friendly but one of the front desk employees made me feel uncomfortable. This person made me feel like because I look young, I was going to try to skip out on my bill.

Positives: Very clean, well priced for quality of room.

Negatives: Too many kids in hotel for romance even in the Jacuzzi.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 Feb 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

I had a bad experience with HoJo in the past but you have completely changed my mind. This was a clean pleasant hotel with staff that was wonderful. Oh and you can't beat the price!

Positives: Hot choc and snacks started my stay and it just went up from there.

Negatives: Hot tub broke first night but fixed by morn.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 26 Nov 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

This hotel is well placed amongst various restaurants (including an attached Applebees), which made it easy to find something to eat. I'm a birder, so it was also great that this hotel was only a ten minute drive from Sachuest national wildlife refuge. My only complaint is with the bathroom. There was an overhanging sink/shelf at the toilet, so it was impossible for the toilet lids to stay up without physically holding them up. They would not, under any circumstance, stay up on their own. A minor complaint, but annoying nonetheless. The staff was extremely friendly (especially for having to work on Thanksgiving), and the room was huge and clean. I would definitely stay here again if I ever go back to the Newport area.

Positives: Located near Sachuest NWR/food.

Negatives: Bathroom!

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Sep 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Having the Applebee attached was very convenient. The staffs were very knowledgeable about directions in the area.

Positives: Fridge, coffee maker, and microwave.

Negatives: Humidity controllers are loud. Time for new mattress in room. Could feel the springs in certain areas.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 29 Aug 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

While the location is convenient if you can't afford to stay in Newport, for the price I paid it should have been a lot nicer. It was extremely overpriced. I couldn't believe when I named my own price (not a low price) the best I could get was HoJo!

Positives: Location was decent.

Negatives: No frills, no breakfast, have to pay for coffee.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 28 Aug 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

This is a moderately priced no frills motel. It was clean, convenient and the staff was very pleasant.

Positives: Attentive staff, very pleasant, and helpful without being asked.

Negatives: The weather was humid and the common areas of the hotel had a musty odor.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Jun 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

Conveniently located on west main road in Middleton. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and nice pool and fitness facilities.

Positives: Nice pool and fitness center; wireless internet connection.

Negatives: The breakfast in the restaurant was forgettable.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Jun 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

This hotel was convenient, clean, safe and quiet. The staff was very friendly and courteous. I am definitely going to stay at the he Newport again as my daughter is going to college nearby. I felt it offered everything I was looking for a short-stay. It is a short distance to area attractions and restaurants.

Positives: The hotel was clean, safe, and quiet. The room was fairly spacious for this type of hotel.

Negatives: My only complaint would be being hit with cigarette smoke wafting in through an open courtyard door into the interior hallway.