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Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

2.0 of 5
3333 Ramada Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
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Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE
Ranked #18 of 19 hotels in Grand Island
2.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Nebraska
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

For the 2011 Labor Day stay, the motel staff is not very helpful and the rooms were marginal at best. We chose this motel for the proximity to the State Fair. We anticipated only using the motel to shower, sleep, and return to the fair. Took 3 tries before room keys would work. Each time another trip from the far... More

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Papillion, Nebraska
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Just stayed at this HoJo for 1 night, and it was one night too many. Was in town for a high school trap shoot, so the hotel was full. Our room was not fully cleaned from the previous stay, the beds were not fully made, and no towels. The staff was helpful and resolved the problem later. In the middle... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I have stayed at this motel for a number of years when attending seminars. It is wonderfully located for the sessions. I have always recieved discounts for staying there as part of the class. My room was very clean. I wanted smoking but my room mate cant be near smoke and was offered a lower room right off the patio..worked... More

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Aberdeen, South Dakota
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This hotel property is nasty! Howard Johnson should not allow its franchise at this facility. it's filthy. Furniture in the room is broken. Security is questionable. It smelled. We will never stay there again, and will not recommend it. It was cheap, but tthat is all. More

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Olathe, Kansas, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

It would be better to find somewhere else even if it's $20 or more per night. The building is definitely overdue for a major renovation. No exhaust in bathrooms lead to moldy walls. All hallways smell heavily of smoke. The staff at front desk were not friendly and actually kicked a group of adults out of the lobby because they... More

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NE
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

I stayed here for 3 nights in Sept. 2011. This hotel is outdated and needs some major updates. You can see water damage on the walls that go to the outside, Mildew in the bathrooms. There were also a couple of females walking around the bar/lounge not sure what they were doing but it sure looked like they were looking... More

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Zachary Zoul, Manager at Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE, responded to this review
11 October 2011

Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your business. The Hotel has substantially completed a rooms renovation featuring new bedding, plasma televisions, and upgraded decor. We are the largest full service hotel in Grand Island and are proud of our quality accommodations, distinctive service, and affordable rates. As a full service property with a restaurant - Garden Cafe and Bakery... More

midwest
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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As a business traveler, you learn which hotels to stay clear of, and which ones offer a consistent value over the years. This hotel is by no means an Embassy Suites or a Marriot. If that's what you are looking for, continue East on I-80 until you get to Lincoln. But for the price, I think this is the best... More

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centralia illinois
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

Don't be deceived by the lobby, the hotel is not that nice. The rooms are warm, AC doesn't work that well. The room smelled like mold. The shower had mold. Ok for 1 night, kind of high...everything else was though. More

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Lexington, Kentucky
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

The internet connection was non-existant, but they kept arguing with me that it worked fine. When I suggested they were swindling me, they offered a two-dollar discount, but only after a bitter struggle. Mildewy smell never quite dissipated. Pathetic A/C. I don't think anyone here has ever seen a real hotel . I would recommend this place to my worst... More

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Chuyen Ngo, General Manager at Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE, responded to this review
13 July 2011

I am sorry that you had a bad experience at our hotel. There's only one incident related to the internet that happened in July 7 through July 10 in our hotel involving a discount back to the guest, so I don't know if this is the same one we talked about. I had personally worked with a guest on the... More

Denver, Colorado
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

I was charged for safe when did not ask for one. Two free breakfast made us sick not very clean. Front desk not very helpful several tries to make reservations sorry that i did just to be with the baseball team . I Will not ever recommend Howard Johnson Hotel. More

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Address: 3333 Ramada Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
Price range (per night):* 73 AUD - 105 AUD

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