Howard Johnson

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 30 Aug 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

This hotel is overpriced for the quality of the services and amenities provided. The bathrooms were not clean. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. There was no safety lock on the door. It had been removed or broken off. The location and security is such that one of our party slept in the vehicle to guard the contents. Also, the outside doors had signs that said they would be locked by 10:00 pm. They stayed open all night long. When we made the reservation, we were assured it was walking distance to the local university, which was not the case.

Positives: Nothing positive.

Negatives: Not for families or anyone who values their money and safety.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 17 Jun 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

We loved the hotel, it was just what we experted and more. We had you dogs and the only problem was walking the dog, but we found a small park close by.

Positives: The pool and location.

Negatives: The room needed some work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 10 Jun 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

I woke up an hour late, jumped into my clothes, threw my things together and left. I went to the front desk to notify the woman that the auto wakeup didn't work. She acted like she had no idea what I was talking about and began looking at a paper she had on the desk. She said are you sure you did it because I don’t see you on the list. I explained the procedure I went through, the auto wake up even repeated the time I wanted to get up. She said I should have just called the front desk and scheduled it. I said if they want you to go through the desk they should say that and not have an auto option. I was supposed to be at the airport at 4am thank God I woke up at 3:45am. I almost missed my flight. I rented the room because I live 3-4 hours from the airport and wanted to get some rest before my flight at 6am. The room was so warm I couldn't sleep, not to mention the bed was so hard it was very uncomfortable.

Positives: The room was nice and had a great view out the window, staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Negatives: Automated wake up didn't work I almost missed my flight. Air conditioner didn't cool, it was too hot to sleep, bed too hard!

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 11 Apr 2011 rated 5 out of 10.

Breakfast was weak, didn't compare with other chain like breakfast- housekeeping never replaced any of the in room items except towels, so<BR/>I never got replacement glasses or soap or coffee filters, had to go to the front to ask. All the front desk girls were nice. I felt safe, and I am a female in my 30's-just ask for a room on main level close to the front desk.

Positives: Close to downtown-easy on highway.

Negatives: Tit's old but clean.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 14 Oct 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

The room could be a bit cleaner, especially the corners and bathroom.

Positives: The breakfast served was excellent.

Negatives: Too many steps and no elevator.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Feb 2010 rated 4 out of 10.

This hotel was not as clean as others said it was. The continental breakfast was lacking in food, the bedspread smelled of cigarettes even though I had a non smoking room. The pool was still not working, and no hot tub.

Positives: Nothing to write home about.

Negatives: Not as clean as I expected it would be, and the pool was still not working.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Dec 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

The best thing I can say about this hotel is that I would stay there again.

Positives: Excellent breakfast; good parking; pet-friendly.

Negatives: Everything as advertised; indoor pool out of service.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 20 Aug 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

It was OK for the amount of money spent. The people working were very nice and helpful.

Positives: Good location, nice people very friendly, price was fair, breakfast was good.

Negatives: I can't think of anything that I did not like.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 19 Aug 2009 rated 5 out of 10.

There was one front desk lady that was very rude and not a help at all. but the manager was nice and did her best to assist us!

Positives: The manager was helpful.

Negatives: The maids didn't clean!

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 15 Jul 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

I would recommend this hotel to my friends.

Positives: Great staff and

Negatives: No restroom near the lobby.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 11 Feb 2009 rated 6 out of 10.

Friendly staff, pool not working, room smelled.

Positives: Front desk person very good.

Negatives: Room smelled.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 30 Nov 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

This is a great place for a comfortable bed! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Positives: Very friendly service!

Negatives: On a busy street.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 21 Nov 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

I would have liked more of a selection for breakfast though.

Positives: The room was comfortable and plenty of channels on TV.

Negatives: Could have a better breakfast not much of a selection.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 31 Oct 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

I would stay here again. It was really clean, and had a microwave and refrigerator. Lots of channels on the TV. Located near the Doctor we were seeing the next day. Great price.

Positives: Friendly, helpful staff, clean room, quiet.

Negatives: Although the room was on the back side and no road noise, the vacuum in the hall in the morning was pretty loud.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Oct 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

The room was clean, it was quiet and the staff was very helpful and kind.

Positives: Comfort.

Negatives: Not enough food for breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Sep 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

It was good enough but not a place one would look forward to revisit.

Positives: Free breakfast not bad.

Negatives: Dirty air conditioner's air filter, bathroom door jam and rusty at bottom.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 31 Aug 2008 rated 3 out of 10.

Room was semi-clean when we arrived, but the next day our room was not cleaned at all. I didn't expect it to be completely re-cleaned, but it was not touched. The bathroom sink hadn't been wiped down, etc. It was not a pleasant site to come back to! We had an awful view out of our window, too! 10 feet from our window was the employee's smoke break area! Very messy, old chair, etc. Not pleasant at all. Would I stay here again? No!

Positives: Convenient location.

Negatives: Terrible maid service.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 28 Aug 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

Fair, hot water not available at any point during my stay. Lobby was hot, hot, and hot. My room (single) was not ready when I arrived after check-in time so they upgraded me to a nicer room. Hmm, wonder what the room was like that had been assigned to me. I was afraid when I was unable to lock the big sliding window, so wedged lots of stuff in the running part of the window frame.

Positives: Price and size of room.

Negatives: No hot water. sliding window would not lock, no AC in lobby.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 21 Aug 2008 rated 2 out of 10.

The room was not thoroughly cleaned. There was food in the fridge from the previous occupant and crumbs in the microwave. When I asked the front desk if housekeeping cleans the microwave and fridge, she responded not usually. The bed was very uncomfortable. Did not get a good night sleep. I will not stay there again.

Positives: Staff was friendly.

Negatives: The room was not thoroughly cleaned.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 09 Aug 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Our vacation included an unexpected occurrence not allowing my husband and I to follow our planned itinerary. A staff member at the Howard Johnson in Spokane was unwilling to work with us causing increased stress on an already stressful situation. Another staff member did assist two days later of which we appreciate.

Positives: Price.

Negatives: Difficulty with staff member when an inconvenience occurred during our trip.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Jul 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

Clean, cheap, small but comfortable room, close to downtown and shopping.

Positives: Location was convenient.

Negatives: Parking lot access was difficult.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 14 Jul 2008 rated 1 out of 10.

Would not recommend this motel. Our car broke down and they would not extend check out time by an hour. Also after checking out, I needed to go to bathroom. They told me they didn't have a bathroom I could use.

Positives: Room comfortable and easy to sleep in.

Negatives: Front desk staff was not nice or accommodating.