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Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego

2.0 of 5
1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
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Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego
Ranked #215 of 246 hotels in San Diego
2.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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Seattle, WA
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

I dont know what all these negative reviews are doing here, I had a great stay! Upon check in, I was greeted by both and manager and front desk girl, they were both extremely friendly and helpful. They had suggestions for places to go and eat, and even printed out directions for me. The rooms were a little tired looking,... More

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Orange County
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Reviews did not seem so terrible. I know that for a total of 75.00 during spring break is a great deal..BUT. My husband, myself and our three year old were just staying one night. We didn't need fancy just a place to sleep... 1. The picture shown is alot better than what it looks like 2. The room was dusty... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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I made a reservation at this hotel for myself, my husband and 2 yr old daughter, little did I know that the walls are paper thin ... you can hear the people next door having intercourse... There was no weather stripping on the doors or windows so all the traffic noise, and bugs got in. This was only the beginning,... More

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Tutbury, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We got this hotel at less than $40 a night so we were happy with our stay. Rooms clean but tired. Staff very helpful especially Jose. Bus 88 outside hotel will take you to old town where you can pick up tram for downtown area. $5 all day ticket for bus and tram. Not alot of places to eat around... More

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San Diego, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

me and my boyfriend for night we stay Room 310 Trouble clean bathtub is very nasty look like is not clean from four five days. Bath towel quality is not stander for Howard Johnson when we sleep same thing crawling on my legs we found is the bed bugs Crawling on under my pillow other side bed to me went... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Overall I liked this motel much more than others here. The room was clean and quiet and the furniture was good. Bathroom was fine. WiFi was free and worked well. Room corridors are external. On-site vending machines are reasonably priced. The clerk refused to accept my coupon claiming that the room rate was already discounted enough. He also asked me... More

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Chula Vista, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Upon entering the Lobby, you will see a life sized statue of Hulk Hogan with tattered clothes. I'm sure it was cute at one time. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. The rooms are in dire need of some TLC. When I went into the bathroom, there were dark splatters on the wall, I have no idea what it... More

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HOJOHC, General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to write a review for us. I apologize that your experience was anything less than satisfying. Our goal is to not only meet the needs of each and every guest we serve, but to exceed your expectations to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Please know that... More

Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel rooms were pretty clean ans spacious. The outside is quite shabby and could probably doing with being tidied up a little. We were right on the top floor and the whole place felt a little wonky, particularly when walking along landing to the room. It is quite noisy due to the highway but I am guessing most of... More

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HOJOHC, General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego, responded to this review
25 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to write a review regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Our hotel has just recently gone under new management change and is very pleased to see you enjoyed your stay. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response by continuing to... More

Sammamish, wa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I don't know if it was just our room, or they've improved recently, but our stay wasn't that bad. We went in and the first thing I did was to check the reviews for the hotel AFTER we were in the room (yes, that was bad planning). But after seeing the nasty reviews I was puzzled. Actually, the front desk... More

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Address: 1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
Price range (per night):* 54 AUD - 175 AUD

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