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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Miami Airport: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
7707 NW 103rd Street, Miami, FL 33016
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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Miami Airport
Ranked #80 of 129 hotels in Miami
3.5 of 5 stars 342 Reviews
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  • Front desk staff(8)
  • Shuttle drivers(5)
  • Rooms are clean(5)
  • FREE parking(5)
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(3)
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The Hague, The Netherlands
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Well situated HJ - for short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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This a well situated Hojo for short stays. If your looking for lodging in Miami for more than a week with the kids, look elsewhere. This property is ideal if your in the Miami area for a couple days on a stopover between flights or a cruise. Well situated, straddling the 826 - quick access to all points.

What I especially liked about this hotel was its construction. Since it's a older property and somewhat like an office building, its concrete - steel reinforced so very quiet. I stayed in a double on the 9th floor. Quick, fast elevators. Had to go one floor lower for ice but no big deal, can use the stairs. Clean, well maintained pool as well with operational hot tub alongside. Fresh water shower not working. In house fitness room was closed but hotel does provide free passes to gym across the street. Good one too.

Accommodations were decent and clean. Double bed and pillows of average quality. TV with plenty of channels. Room carpet could use a serious deep cleaning. Not to mention the hallways. (I don't understand why hotels do not clean carpets more often. Little things like that can go a long way in improving guest experience). The bathroom/toilet was a little worse for wear but clean enough. Note: Room windows do not open.

Staff was all round very pleasant. The front desk staff and housekeeping personnel especially helpful and friendly. This is a big property, so I can imagine the stress on the entire team to meet all guests expectations. Concierge even heated my soup up for me in the staff microwave.

No question I would stay here again. The rate is competitive - period. Free parking and free wireless internet throughout the property.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Albert Elder, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Miami Airport, responded to this review
18 April 2012
supergaggle-Thank you for providing us with a review of your experience at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. We are happy that you had a pleasant experience and would return if given the option. I appreciate you taking the time to mention my friendly and helpful staff. They really do work hard. I regret that the carpets needing attention made your review. We have an aggressive carpet cleaning program for rooms and hallways. I will make sure that we adhere to our carpet cleaning schedule. I look forward to having you back soon.

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London, United Kingdom
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“DO NOT stay here,unclean & nowhere near the airport.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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This is the worst hotel i have seen in america, period! Booked in advance, with shuttle from the airport. The shuttle never came after waiting an hour, we had to spend over $30 to get to the hotel. When we arrived there were four people in front of us complaining about the smell and cleanliness. When it was our turn I mentioned the missing shuttle and was informed that it wasn't missing it was doing a shopping trip. Unbelievable. I was then told that this was normal and was presented with the schedule from the duty manager. I said that this was not stated anywhere on our booking info or on their website, the reply "it would't be sir as true website does not publish this". I then asked to see the room after hearing others complain. I was shown a room that was unclean, stank, and was built in the 70's. I returned to reception where my other half was waiting and explained that we were not staying and wished to cancel our reservation. At this point another ember of staff joined the duty manger and both were unhelpful and rude. At first they refused to give us any further help, I had to argue to get them to write our cancellation number on their letterhead which they pretended not to have. After 5 minutes of arguing they finally opened a drawer and wrote our cancellation number on letterhead.

I can not stress enough how dirty the hotel was and how rude the staff were. The hotel is also over half an hour away from the airport, when I stated that this was not an airport hotel they claimed that they were the nearest Howard Johnsons to the airport so this is why they called themselves an airport hotel.

Even this hotel is cheap it is not worth it, quite honestly we will never even think of staying at one of these places again, Howard Johnson needs to sort this place out.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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This hotel reflects a hotel in the Third World. It's like a hotel with a popular neighborhood in Cuba. The service is mediocre, the hotel is very dirty. The elevators are broken. With your breakfast, you can have a cafe but no juice, or juice but no coffee. All is restricted. I do not recommend anyone to spend a night there. You will regret it so much as I regret paying $ 145 a night in a hole that does not even deserve the price of a one star hotel.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Third world hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This hotel reflects a hotel in the Third World. It's like a hotel in a popular neighborhood in Cuba. The service is mediocre, the hotel is very dirty. The elevators are broken. The internet not working. With your breakfast , you can have a cafe but no juice, or juice but no coffee. All is restricted. I do not recommend anyone to spend a night there. You will regret it so much as I regret paying $ 145 a night in a hole that does not even deserve the price of a one star hotel.

Room Tip: It smell bad in all the hotel. no chance
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We are repeat clients and booked 3 nights King non smoking Penthouse room.For the money all is fine,Comfortable bed,clean bathroom.Would use again.Only thing I left my jacket in the closet and after calling front desk was told they would mail it my expense of course.We'll see.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 7707 NW 103rd Street, Miami, FL 33016
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