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Howard Johnson Inn - Spartanburg - Expo Center: Traveller Reviews

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6690 Pottery Road, I-26, Exit 17, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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Howard Johnson Inn - Spartanburg - Expo Center
Ranked #11 of 36 hotels in Spartanburg
3.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Nashville, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Pleasant Surprise For The Money!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010

I paid $50 (including tax!) for double occupancy & 2 double beds. Included a light breakfast selection (no proteins). Room was mostly clean, however, a few missed dusting spots/hair. Included a frig., a small recliner, cushion-chair, and high speed Internet (not advertised on the sign). I did notice that the rooms weren't too quiet but, we were fortunate to have good neighbors so, that wasn't a problem. The ones running the front desk seemed to be from India, however, they seemed to understand English well, were VERY concerned about EVERYTHING looking and smelling good, and were VERY friendly. For the money, I'd definitely recommend this hotel and would consider staying there again. For those interested, there's a Waffle House and a nice sit-down restaurant next door to the hotel parking lot. McD's and a gas station made it the perfect location for an overnight stay (on/off the Interstate stay).

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Horrible Place To Stay”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2010
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person found this review helpful

Front desk staff unprofessional & very rude.
Rooms very outdated & disgusting.
Would not stay here ever again or recommend it to anyone.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Horrible Clerk Laura”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2009
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As a business owner and frequent traveler for the past 16 years, I have never had such harassment and loss due to an employee of a hotel.

Laura working the registration counter, falsely accused and harassed myself and two of my staff during our dinner. Then had police officers escort me out of the promotional event we had traveled to, causing great embarrassment and loss of 30 plus minutes of the event.

In regards to the officers request, I called for a police escort back to the Inn. Another 45 minutes lost.

Arriving back to the hotel, Laura screamed to the extent of the officer correcting her.

After speaking to the owners’ wife, the video surveillance I was threatened with during diner could not be retrieved nor verified that it ever existed.

I ask for a full refund on the two rooms reserved, with no compliance.

My party departed and found other accommodations.

I request proper repremention for those carrying your name and to prevent loss of more customers to your chain.

  • Stayed February 2009, travelled on business
    • 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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Trowbridge, United Kingdom
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Surprisingly good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2009

After my last experience of HJ (I waited 6 years before risking it again and then only after reading Trip Advisor reviews) I was a little concerned - until I arrived. Very nice clean safe hotel. Two frestaurants bext door. We tried FATZ, for the first time. It was also very good. Don't worry about this one. A very good stopover hotel.

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Dated, appeared clean, but...?”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2009

The hotel exterior and lobby were both kinda dingy looking, but not bad. It seemed more out of date than anything. The room was also dingy. In addition to being out of date, the furniture was banged up, there was a chipped dresser and broken handle on the closed door, etc.. The bathroom had old corian counters. I did not see anything dirty (but the carpet was a dark pattern, so stains would not show up.) BUT, I did wake up the next morning with some bites. Its possible I got bug bites before arriving at the hotel, since I had gone on a nature walk, but I couldn't help but wonder if I got bit there? There was a good restaurant next door that was convenient.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 6690 Pottery Road, I-26, Exit 17, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Price range (per night):* 48 AUD - 61 AUD

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