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Oct 6, 2009 by Betty from Washington
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great staff and affordable hotel.
• Extra towels would be nice.

“My husband and I were up for the Sight and Sound show. The hotel was very close to the theater. Our stay was very pleasant and appreciated the manager for giving us directions to the different restaurants. The entire stay was friendly and the hotel was clean outside and inside. We look forward to returning to the Hojo for the Christmas show at sight and sound.”

Aug 10, 2009 by SK from Somerset
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Every single thing.

“This hotel was the dirtiest hotel we've ever stayed in. We had to clean the bathroom floors before we even went into the bathroom. The toilet wouldn't work so we had to take the lid off the toilet and pull the plunger every single time we went to the restroom. When we called to tell them we were advised that's just how it is and told how we had to continue flushing the toilet that way! Every single time we called the hotel (from the cell phone) they would hang up on us. We had 39 hang ups on us during our stay there! Customer service? What customer service? We called for a Band-Aid, short answered you need to come get it yourself. We called to find out what time their waterpark closed and the girl that answered the phone got snippy with me. I was completely disgusted with this hotel and would never recommend it to anyone! The water park is not worth the $50, it cost to get in. The pool only goes to four feet. Honestly, I have stayed at a lot of hotels and by far, this was the worst. I talked to the manager and he really didn't care at all.”

May 23, 2009 by randy from pittsburgh
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• New Wingate by Wyndham Hotel now open.
• Kids wanted to spend more time at Caribbean Indoor Waterpark!

“We enjoyed our stay at the Howard Johnson Inn Caribbean Indoor Waterpark Resort. The hotel was located in the center of everything we wanted to do in Lancaster. We noticed that the adjacent New Wingate by Wyndham hotel was now open. This looked like a brand new hotel. We did visit their lobby and it was beautiful. The also seem to be doing waterpark packages with the Caribbean Indoor Waterpark. I plan to bring my wife during her birthday in two months. They have jacuzzi rooms with in room demand movies.”

Feb 5, 2009 by Jack from Pittsburgh
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The warm Caribbean Indoor Water park adjacent to Wingate by Wyndham.
• Our stay was short, wished we planned to stay longer.

“We just returned from our stay at the Howard Johnson and the Caribbean Indoor Water park. We loved the water park because while it was snowing outside and freezing the temperature in the park was a comfortable 86 degrees. There is a New Wingate by Wyndham that is being built. Our next trip we will try out this new hotel. It is adjacent to the Caribbean Indoor Water park and behind the New Dunkin Donuts.”

Jan 17, 2009 by Renee from York
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Water park.
• Friendliness.

“Just got back today. The janitors were so friendly they should have been the desk workers at the water park. I guess that means the desk workers should be the janitors? Too bad the desk workers have to speak English. I guess it is the economy, so the hallways and the pool were freezing. The water park was 84 degrees and like heaven on the coldest day of the winter yet. Email and cable rocked.”

Dec 6, 2008 by Jack from New Jersey
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The cleanliness and Caribbean Indoor Water park.
• The kids wish the Water park was open longer.

“The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. The children enjoyed the Caribbean Indoor Water park which was attached to the Howard Johnson Inn. They had a Quiznos Sub, Domino's Pizza, Pho Cafe, and a New Dunkin Donuts. We heard from staff that a New Wingate by Wyndham is opening Spring 2009. I had stayed at a Wingate by Wyndham couple of months ago in New York. They are very nice hotels just like a Courtyard but less expensive. We will definitely be trying out this New Wingate by Wyndham when we return in the Spring 2009.”

Nov 6, 2008 by Victor from New York
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The friendly staff, clean hotel, and beautiful indoor waterpark.
• The trip was too short wish we could have stayed longer.

“This was our 2nd time staying at the Howard Johnson Inn Caribbean Indoor Waterpark Hotel. Our stay was excellent. The service and the staff was outstanding. The indoor waterpark was nice and warm even though it was raining outside. The new Dunkin Donuts is a nice addition. Also we like the new computer game room that was added. I could now check my email and brows on the internet without having to drag my lap top with me on the trip. There was no charge to use their computers. The breakfast was very nice with a lot of selections. We really did have a nice time. Also noticed behind the Dunkin Donuts that a new Wingate by Wyndham hotel is being built. They are due to be open Spring 2009. I heard from their staff that they would be doing waterpark packages with the Caribbean Indoor Waterpark. We may try it just to see the new place on our next visit to Lancaster.”

Oct 21, 2008 by Jackie from Baltimore, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean hotel and friendly water park staff.
• The indoor pool was closed due to renovations.

“We enjoyed our stay at the Howard Johnson Inn Caribbean Indoor Water park Hotel. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly. The children had a nice time in their water park. The temperature was around 84 degrees inside the park. Very comfortable. We ordered food from Quizno's Sub and they delivered it into the park. We will be going back over Christmas vacation. The kids are already talking about it right now!”

Oct 6, 2008 by Vicent from New Castle, De
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The clean rooms and beautiful indoor water park.
• Kids wanted to stay longer.

“We did a weekend get away with the children to the Howard Johnson Water park hotel. The rooms were very clean and nice. The water park was just beautiful. We have never been to the Caribbean's and wanted to take the kids to some place like. There was plenty to do in the Lancaster County. We will be back during Christmas break. We also enjoyed the continental breakfast they had each morning. Howard Johnson Inn we will see you in December.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Trees from New Kensington, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Water park.
• Check-in 2:00 AM too late, 11:00 AM check-out.

“Needed more shampoo, soap and lid for ice bucket.”

Jul 18, 2008 by Janel from Scranton, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The location and the waterpark.
• Fees for waterpark are pricey.

“Good hotel. Great location. Swim park is too pricey for the hotel.”

Jul 8, 2008 by Mike from Eldersburg, MD
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The water park was excellent.
• The carpet in the room was filthy and felt damp.

“Other than the cleanliness/condition of the room there were no other problems.”

May 3, 2008 by Sue from Bellefonte, PA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• There was lots of parking by the doors.
• This hotel had an indoor pool and a for-fee water park. Everything had a heavy chlorine smell.

“While Howard Johnson's must have put money in this property putting the water park in, the chlorine smell was too much and I wondered if they put adequate ventilation in. In fact, even the water in the bathroom in my room smelled. The furniture in my room was much worn with holes in the sofa. The carpet in the halls and the room was dirty. There were splash marks of something on the headboard and the shower curtain and shower area were dirty. I would not stay here again.”

Mar 25, 2008 by Deborah from Bainbridge, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Comfortable beds, Great breakfast, Awesome water park at great price.
• Lack of convenient parking.

“The Howard Johnson in Lancaster, PA is a great getaway for families. There included breakfast has many choices and their new water park makes it a fun place for a weekend getaway.”

Mar 19, 2008 by Shanaique from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The Howard Johnson has a indoor water park and pool for adults. The breakfast was good.
• I didn't like that breakfast was so brief. It started at 6 am and ended at 9 am.

“My family's stay at Howard Johnson was great. The kids really enjoyed the indoor water. And the staff was all smiles and ready to help in anyway they could. The mall and outlets was close and great choices of places to eat near by. I plan to go back soon.”

Mar 12, 2008 by Enid from Wilmignton, DE
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• It was wonderful.
• Front desk person was not friendly.

“The hotel was great, my children had a wonderful time.”

Mar 11, 2008 by Phil from Fairfax, VA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Inexpensive.
• Children running around at 2 AM.

“Nice, inexpensive hotel. Reasonably clean, but not sparkling. Good for male travelers, but I would not take my wife there.”

Feb 25, 2008 by Susan from Baltimore, Md
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Nice waterpark/close to outlets stores.
• Nothing.

“We stayed at this hotel due to the indoor waterpark and the close location next to the outlet stores. The hotel was nice and clean, but the kids really loved the waterpark. We were surprised to find that there were new Dunkin Donuts that recently opened onsite. My husband and I love Dunkin Donuts coffee and were very pleased to see that as we pulled into the hotel. The hotel was only about a mile away from the outlet stores. Also next to the hotel was a shopping center with a Kmart, Burlington coat factory, off track betting, a staples office supply, and a bank and red lobster. Speaking of food the hotel had a Quiznos Sub, Dominos Pizza, and Pho Vietnamese restaurant on site. We definitely found a very nice hotel that the kids can enjoy and its close to everything. Also the staff was very friendly.”

Feb 17, 2008 by Kevin from Dover, DE
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Easy access, clean, close to everything.
• No restaurant.

“We will go back again very soon.”

Jan 21, 2008 by Barry from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Nice Indoor Waterpark!
• The parking lot needs attention.

“We just came back from a visit to the Howard Johnson Caribbean Indoor Waterpark Resort. This hotel was located right on the main street with all the shopping centers. The hotel had a Caribbean Indoor Waterpark inside. We purchased the passes to the park for only $10/person and were able to stay in the park the entire 12 hours. While the wife was off shopping her heart out, me and the kids stayed in the Indoor Waterpark and loved every minute of it. We even ordered our lunch from the 2nd floor. We had the options of Quiznos Sub, Dominos Pizza, or Pho Vietnamese Cafe. The kids ordered the pizza and I ordered the Sub. We definitely will be going back to this hotel in the spring. Very Friendly staff .”

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Amenities at Howard Johnson Inn-Lancaster, Lancaster

24 Hour Front Desk AM/FM Alarm Clock Adjoining Rooms Air Conditioned Bar/Lounge Breakfast Bus Parking Coffee Maker in Room Conference Facilities Connecting Rooms Continental Breakfast Copy Service Elevators Express Checkout Fitness Center or Spa Free Local Telephone Calls Free Newspaper Free Parking Game Room Hairdryers Available Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Heated Pool

Ice Machine Indoor Pool Iron Ironing Board Meeting/Banquet Facilities No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Parking Pool Recreational Vehicle Parking Refrigerator Restaurant Room Service Safe Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services TV Remote Control Television with Cable Truck Parking Vending Machines Wake-up Service Wheel Chair Access