Howard Johnson Express Inn-Calgary

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Apr 4, 2009 by Kenneth from Edmonton,Canada
Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing.

“It was dirty , poorly maintained. I left them a list of my concerns
but whatever.
Will never stay there again. I have stayed at the HOJO here there is no comparison.”

Sep 14, 2008 by Dana from Little Britain, ON CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[4]

• Not much.
• The room was crammed and the front door lock was not working properly.

“If I didn't have anyplace else to stay upon my arrival at 3 in the morning I think I would opt to sleep in my car.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Larry from Washougal, WA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[2] • Location:[4]

• Continental breakfast.
• Old, tired, worn towels and sheets, patched wallpaper.

“Old towels and sheets. Everything worn, patched, mismatched. Difficult highway access. This was the worst I've stayed at in years.”

Sep 1, 2008 by S
Overall Rating: 8

• Free breakfast.
• Only one bed.

“Enjoyed it.”

Aug 14, 2008 by Melissa from Sherwood Park, AB CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• The staff, the room.

“Rooms were old and falling apart. Staff was not helpful and not friendly. The only good thing was the location.”

Jul 21, 2008 by Sylvia from Victoria, BC CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Free breakfast.
• Poor service. Dirty, poorly managed.

“I am commenting about the Howard Johnson Hotel on McLeod Trail. When we went to check into our room we found someone sleeping in the bed and watching TV. The manager had to evict her because she managed to sneak back into the room after it was cleaned up. They gave us another room next to the freeway. It was small, noisy and the bedspread was dirty and worn out. Otherwise it appeared clean. The TV was placed at an awkward angle to view from the bed- on the side not the front. We asked for a corkscrew and they said someone had stolen it so none was available. The breakfast was reasonable but we saw a rotten apple in the fruit bowl. The front desk person was dressed poorly. His pants were sliding down.”

Jul 3, 2008 by Kyle from Saskatoon, SK CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The staff was awesome with every thing and always tried to help us.

“Great hotel.”

Jul 2, 2008 by Paul from Lethbridge, AB CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• Honestly, this is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in.
• NA.

“Filthy, cramped, old beds, bad smells, black mould in the bathroom, no water pressure, cranky staff, the worst continental breakfast in the history of continental breakfast, no sound proofing between rooms, partiers. Terrible.”

May 20, 2008 by Audrey from Yellowknife, NT CA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• Location was close to large mall.
• Room was not cleaned, towels were not provided, had to request hair dryer.

“Upon arrival we were given a very small, hot hotel room. We returned to reception and requested a different room. The air conditioner in both rooms had not been turned on. We spent only our sleeping hours in the small room. Room was not cleaned & clean towels were not provided. Had to request hair dryer & did not avail of continental breakfast.”

May 20, 2008 by Bentley from Westbank, BC CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Dirty, sleazy, heat didn't shut off, did I say dirty.

“Should be condemned.”

May 17, 2008 by Stephen from Toronto, ON CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Check-in attitude.

“Extremely poor upon check-in. I request a smoking room but hotel recently change to smoke free.”

May 16, 2008 by Winglee from Richmond Hill, ON CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[4] • Location:[2]

• Nothing, it is not two stars, it is only one star.

“This situation I had encountered only hotwire will do that two stars actually was one star. Now I was in great disappointment. That was a lie. Overall very disappointed. Worst than Days Inn. Although hotwire always sent Days Inn to customers as two stars actually it was one star and horrified one star.”

May 11, 2008 by Hangi from Toronto, ON CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Worst hotel I've ever visited.

“Terrible noisy from neighboring room every night. Outside traffic noisy all night through.”

Apr 2, 2008 by Judy from Markham, ON CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[3]

• Absolutely nothing.
• The rooms were very noisy and smelled.

“Quite possibly the worst hotel I have ever stayed at.”

Mar 27, 2008 by Lorraine
Overall Rating: 2

• Unable to give me a room with two double beds. No room in room.

“I was glad I only booked for one night. Too scary, kids wouldn't shower in the room. Do not put people with children in this hotel.”

Mar 26, 2008 by Carleen from White Rock, BC CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Great location. Best city view I've ever had. Clean & safe. Wonderful experience. Great price!
• When I called to choose my bed, I had an issue with getting a queen bed.

“The hotel was clean and fine to stay in for a business trip. I did not like trying to pick my bed after I had already paid for the hotel. I would like the bed choose to be an option before booking the hotel. I had an issue with this as they did not want to give me a queen bed as I paid for a twin. They did final upgrade me and my husband to a queen.”

Mar 8, 2008 by Blair from Rocky Mtn. House, AB CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• Absolutely nothing.
• Dirty, no hot water, cooling system did not work, staff that did not follow up with concerns.

“Terrible. I would not recommend to anyone. Upon check in (and after I requested two double beds via telephone) I was informed I would need to pay another $65/night in order to fulfill my request for two double beds instead of one queen. Filthy room, no hot water, cooling system did not work, no follow up by staff with any concerns, etc.”

Mar 3, 2008 by Amy from Lasvegas, NV
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[4]

• The room was terrible, the worst I have needed to stay in my adult life.

“The room was dirty, grungy; there was fake hair in the bed, missing baseboards, etc.”

Feb 13, 2008 by Lisa from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[4] • Location:[3]

• Price compared to 4 star Downtown hotels in Calgary, free WiFi.
• Location, heat of room, small room, paltry breakfast selection.

“We're used to staying in 3 and 4 star hotels and feeling like we got a good deal. Because Calgary 3 and 4 star Downtown prices were sky high, this stay we opted for a 2 star in South Calgary for $30 less than a 4 star hotel in Downtown Vancouver. We were amazed that Downtown prices for 3 and 4 star hotels in Calgary were significantly more in February than during the Calgary Stampede in July. The hotel was better than the reviews, but not up to the par of what I believe a 2 star hotel should be. The location would be impossible without a car. It's close but not quite close enough to a mass transit (LRT) stop. We usually stay Downtown and don't need a car, but this time we had to borrow a car from family. The week before one of the buildings in the HoJo complex burned down and the ruminants were still there (insurance adjusters had to investigate). It was very off-putting, especially with the combination of burned down building and extremely hot heat in our room, mixed with the poor reviews we'd read. The hotel did come through with free WiFi. I would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone. I would pay the additional and stay in a 3 star hotel in Downtown Calgary.”

Dec 26, 2007 by Jj from Winnipeg, MB CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Good location, nice bathroom.
• Freezing cold wreaked of smoke in non smoking room, loud, 3 packages of mice eaten coffee supplies set out one day.

“Good for a business traveler staying for only a night but less appealing for longer stays or when you will be spending a lot of time in the room. Some issues with cleanliness.”

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Amenities at Howard Johnson Express Inn-Calgary, Calgary

24 Hour Front Desk AM/FM Alarm Clock Adjoining Rooms Air Conditioned Breakfast Business Center Coffee Maker in Room Conference Facilities Continental Breakfast Copy Service Efficiency FAX Free Airport Shuttle Free Local Telephone Calls Free Newspaper Free Parking Hairdryers Available Ice Machine

Iron Ironing Board Kitchenette Laundry Service Microwave Modem Lines in Room No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Parking Pets Allowed Recreational Vehicle Parking Refrigerator Safe Deposit Box TV Remote Control Television with Cable Truck Parking Vending Machines Wake-up Service

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