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Jul 28, 2009 by John from Hamilton,Canada
Overall Rating: 2

• Conveniently located.
• Advertised pool and there was not one, it was not clean, management was not friendly or accommodating.

“This hotel was not accurately advertised. It was difficult to understand the people working at the front desk and they did not honor our reservations that we originally made”

Oct 1, 2008 by frank
Overall Rating: 9

• The new decore and appliances. Size and comfort of beds.

“It was surprisingly clean, neat and attractive.”

May 27, 2008 by Melissa from Burlington, NC
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“Everyone was very unfriendly and not helpful at all. No one spoke very good English, was very hard to communicate. And the hotel was nothing like what the internet provided. It was nasty, smelled, and was in a very bad neighborhood.”

Apr 23, 2008 by Jaime from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[3] • Location:[6]

• The room was very spacious.
• Walls were paper thin. Was not secure at all.

“The room was quite large and spacious. However, I was in a first floor room with a large glass door which had a broken lock. I barricaded the door with the chairs just so I could feel a bit safer. The lock to the door connecting the lobby to the hotel rooms (the kind you need your room key to open) was broken. The door in the hallway leading to the parking lot also had a broken lock (also the kind you need your room key to open) which didn't matter b/c the door was constantly ajar. Anyone off the street could easily walk in. The general maintenance of the hotel was neglected. There was old, spilled paint on the carpets - graffiti on the bathroom wall, etc. The walls were paper thin. I could hear every conversation, step and sniffle in the hallways. I was awakened several times during the night b/c of loud voices.”

Apr 14, 2008 by Kirsten from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• The hotel was conveniently located by the bus stop with a 20 minute ride into NYC!
• Carpets needed vacuumed. Bathroom floors were sticky. Outside hotel doors didn't lock. Didn't smell very good.

“This is a great hotel to stay in if you don't have to use it for much more than sleep. Positives: Very close to bus stop, 20 minute ride to NYC Port Authority (Make sure you take the express back & not the local - or you're in for a 3/4 mile walk to hotel!). Free computer with internet access in lobby. Friendly hotel staff. Shopping areas close by & I-HOP next door Negatives: Although the staff was friendly, many of them had a hard time understanding English - which made communication difficult. Locks on outside doors to hotel were broken. Carpet looked like it hadn't been swept in quite awhile. Bathroom floor was sticky. No phone books or any literature about the area in rooms. My husband thought it smelled funny (I brought an air freshener =o). I used the shower after my husband & there was water underneath the shower liner. Overall, it was quiet, and since we were in the city from morning until late at night - it worked for us.”

Feb 12, 2008 by Barb from Elizaville, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Someone let their dog poop in the stairwell.

“Room was clean, staff were helpful and friendly- good overnight economy room.”

Feb 4, 2008 by Jesse from Manassas, VA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Service was friendly, more amenities than expected.
• Over all a good room except for the cup of old spaghetti-o's left in the microwave.

“I was only staying in the room from about 10pm till 11am the following day. The hotel was undergoing some renovations during my stay. I was surprised to have a microwave, minifridge, iron and board, and my own balcony, though the room I was in seemed to be in need of renovation. For the short time I was there, the room served its purpose. The cup of old spaghetti-o's in the microwave was kind of gross though.”

Jan 8, 2008 by Denny from St Marys, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Convenient for my needs.
• Under refurbishing and grounds were very dirty.

“Nice size building which was easy to get around and very convenient for my needs. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Dec 12, 2007 by Lucy from Port Reading, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Elevators side entrance.
• Large pieces of rugs on the hallway elevator stuck on one of the floors for 3 min. So we walked up with the bags.

“Nearby the continental if you enjoy concerts and fine restaurants if you'd like a nice breakfast.”

Nov 14, 2007 by Jason from Watervliet, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location was excellent!
• Bed was not all that comfortable.

“Location was great! Close to restaurants, shopping, bus stations, NYC, and meadowlands sports complex. The room was not great, but served purpose. Wish bed was a little more comfortable could feel springs.”

Oct 2, 2007 by John from Silver Spring, MD
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[7]

• Had to pay for long distance phone in advance.

“If there is no where else and you want to go to Rutts Hut or the Allwood bakery stay here, otherwise pick a better place.”

Jul 26, 2007 by Thomas from Dunmore, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Roomy, uncluttered, with comfortable mattresses and sufficient, thirsty bath linens.
• Bedroom lighting could have been a little brighter. Tub faucet was extremely tight and hard to turn on.

“This hotel is family oriented with a pool available. The rooms are comfortable offering a refrigerator for traveler's convenience. There is an I-Hop restaurant on the premises which is an additional convenience.”

Jul 5, 2007 by Carol from Cumming, GA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• Nothing. Dirty. Very disappointed.
• Did not like anything. Again Dirty.

“Would never stay at this hotel again. Place is filthy and smelly.”

Mar 9, 2007 by Mary from Onancock, VA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Good location, clean.
• Noisy, uncomfortable beds.

“This hotel has been renovated, so the carpets are clean, the heater is quiet, etc. There are carts available for luggage. It is clear that the owners care about the hotel. However, there was a lot of truck noise in the parking lot, and the mattresses need an upgrade. Overall, it is a good value for the location.”

Jan 3, 2007 by David from Glen Burnie, MD
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Good price, nice room, easy to find, staff was generally helpful.
• Staff not attentive at check in, but was helpful overall. Not the easiest accessibility by bus.

“The location and difficulty of the bus schedule will make me look for a hotel in north Bergen next time I go to NY. But as an alternative this was a great place to stay, and a great price too.”

Mar 30, 2006 by Lynette from Whippany, NJ
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• The hotel room has more class than another Howard Johnson location.
• The toilets seats and lamp shade need to be replaced.

“The only thing that I can say, the location is excellent and the rooms have better class than the Howard Johnson in Parsippany, but the toilet seat and the lampshade needs to be replaced in the room that I was in.”

May 1, 2005 by Patty from Liberty Township, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The staff was very friendly and helpful.
• It was pretty worn out and tired looking.

“The hotel was convenient to the bus into NYC, which was very important to us. It was certainly no-frills but it was clean enough and served the purpose of a safe place to keep our stuff and sleep at night. The staff was all very helpful and made our stay pleasant. Housekeeping was prompt and courteous. For the price, an excellent value. True, the wallpaper was worn and the colors were outdated, but hey, we were gone all day to the city!”

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Apr 4, 2005 by jacqueline M. from Bury St Edmunds
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Clean and friendly
• A bit out of town if visiting New York

“After reading some of the reviews for this hotel, we were a bit concerned, but I am pleased to say that they are renovating and we found our room clean and comfortable, the staff were very helpful and friendly and housekeeping cleaned the room and we had fresh towels every day. The only draw back is that it is a bit out of town and we had some problems making sure the bus driver stopped at the correct stop at night. We also had to leave town quite early which was a bit of a draw back.”

Feb 4, 2005 by Barbara from Clearwater, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Convenient location and very friendly staff
• Carpet in the hallway was a bit smelly. Hotel is going through reno's so this might be handled.

“The hallway was a bit smelly (like old carpet) but the room was very clean, big enough and had a good size desk in the room which was very convenient as this was a business trip. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would go to this hotel again.”

Sep 21, 2004 by Vanessa K. from Phoenix
Overall Rating: 8

“The hotel was ok. They had rain the night before I left and the ceiling and door leaked badly. Also the day clerk that was on duty when I checked out was rude, and would not get off the phone. She was having a private conversation with her boyfriend.”

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Amenities at Howard Johnson Clifton, Clifton

24 Hour Front Desk AM/FM Alarm Clock Adjoining Rooms Air Conditioned Audio Visual Equipment Bar/Lounge Breakfast Bus Parking Business Center Car Rental Desk Coffee Maker in Room Conference Facilities Connecting Rooms Copy Service Elevators Fishing Free Airport Shuttle Free Newspaper Free Parking Golf Guest Laundromat Hairdryers Available Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Ice Machine Iron Ironing Board Laundry Service

Laundry/Valet Services Meeting/Banquet Facilities Microwave Modem Lines in Room Modem in Room No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Outdoor Pool Over Sized Rooms Parking Pool Pool View Recreational Vehicle Parking Refrigerator Restaurant Safe Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services Skiing TV Remote Control Television with Cable Tennis Truck Parking VIP Rooms/Services Vending Machines Wake-up Service Wheel Chair Access

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