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Aug 16, 2008 by Carrie from Manhattan, MT
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[4] • Location:[8]

• Tidy room, clean bathroom.
• Lack of security.

“I was pleased with the location and customer service during the day. I was incredibly unhappy when the night clerk ordered me a hired car instead of the taxi that I asked for, costing me twice as much to get to the airport. That soured the entire experience.”

Jul 16, 2008 by Sandy from Piracicaba BR
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• The hotel is close to the airport and the staff is efficient, room was clean and the bed was good size.
• I didn't like the smell of mold when I turned on the air conditioner, maybe they need to clean it more often.

“The hotel hall is really small, considering you have to get your breakfast there and at the same time people can be arriving for checking in, you kind of have to squeeze there to do not spill your coffee. The room is also small, perfect for 1 people traveling solo like I was. I really didn't like the smell of mold that came out when I turned on the air conditioner. I think the hotel should clean their air conditioners more often, it's healthy you know! But in general the hotel was fine after all it was in NY.”

Jun 8, 2008 by David from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Hotel is generally good value.
• Subway stop is a decent walk from hotel, may be too far for some.

“Hotel represents good value. Bus stop in front, but subway is a 10 min. Walk, may be too far for some. More adventurous travelers should have no difficulties. Iron/ironing board in room is convenient. Continental breakfast is fine.”

Apr 7, 2008 by Rachel from Grandview, MO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Clean, free WiFi, continental breakfast, fridge, microwave, cable TV.
• Thin walls could hear couple next door having sex every night.

“The room was small, but clean. The hotel had free WiFi in the room, fridge, microwave, and was 5 min. from the subway. The front desk staff weren't friendly nor were they rude. They just did their jobs. The street Queens Blvd seems seedy and not really safe, but the neighborhood is easy to walk through and feels very safe. The subway is really convenient and runs 24/7.The only bad thing was having to listen to the couple next door having sex all the time.”

Feb 24, 2008 by Roz from Mountain View, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Affordable place to stay - close to Manhattan.
• No restaurants close by; although it was a non-smoking room, it smelled of smoke.

“The hotel was clean; the staff was friendly and helpful. Subway Station was within walking distance. No restaurants close by. A good economical sleep close to Manhattan.”

Jan 16, 2008 by Mohammad from Southfield, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Hotel staff. They let me have the room before check in time.
• No shuttle service. Room was small. Very noisy place.

“I would not stay in that hotel again. I have booked better hotel rooms with half the price. No Shuttle service to and from Airport. The only thing I like about this hotel is that the staff allowed me to check in before the time.”

Nov 23, 2007 by Faye from Winnie, TX
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Free computer access, although not in an ideal private place.

“While the bathroom was very clean, the room was very cramped. No breathing room. But, hey, I was only there to sleep. I had too much sight seeing to do! The staff was very helpful and cordial.”

Oct 28, 2007 by Rob from Cresco, IA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

• Clean, accommodating, and affordable.
• Small rooms, no restaurant in hotel.

“It served the purpose. Mine was a short stay, on business, and it was just fine. The price was attractive. Location was sufficient to subway.”

Oct 18, 2007 by Joe from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Good location, easy subway access.
• Unhelpful management.

“When I checked into the Howard Johnson express in Woodside, queens, I asked for a non smoking room and was told there were none left; the guy behind me walked in, asked if there were any rooms left, and was offered a non smoking room. My basement room was a good size for NYC and, other than a very strong cannabis smoke odor; it was spotlessly clean and in good condition. The hotel is located about 5 minutes' walk from the subway and near the subway station there are quite a few shops, restaurants and bars as well. Not a bad place on a budget. One other annoyance is that the hotel won't hold onto any luggage on the day you check out (I had only a carry on sized backpack). As difficult as it is to store a bag in NYC these days, this was very annoying.”

Oct 17, 2007 by Nikki from Silver Spring, MD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Staff was friendly and helpful.
• Mediocre water pressure in the shower.

“The room was clean and the bed was reasonably comfortable. The staff was friendly. The 61st subway station is a short walk away. My only complaint is the weak water pressure.”

Oct 5, 2007 by Andre from Decatur, GA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• It wasn't the best for the price.
• The room was to small and it smell like an old basement.

“Small, just a good place to lay your head only.”

Oct 5, 2007 by Denise from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Close proximity to the airport, no bed bugs.
• Windows did not lock, does not provide courtesy shuttle to airport, Staff shield behind glass (unapproachable), old carpet w/ stains, odd smell.

“Only stay at this hotel if only for one night; otherwise spend the money to stay in a nicer hotel.”

Sep 14, 2007 by Shan from Green Bay, WI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Located near a subway station.
• Felt like that the area (as a whole) is insecure walking from the hotel to anyplace is not that safe especially in nights.

“I was looking for a hotel nearby Arthur Ashe stadium. As I was not planning to be in the hotel only for sleep, I was actually looking for a "lesser price" hotel. This is actually one star. But when I stayed, I felt its definitely a 2 star. Also, its located close to a subway station. I would recommend it as an ideal location to stay if u r planning to visit US Open.”

Sep 13, 2007 by Xianjie from Scarborough, ON CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[2] • Location:[3]

• Nothing.
• Receptionist is not friendly. Bed is not clean. It's even underground-a basement!

“Bad. I'll never go to that hotel again.”

Jun 29, 2007 by Srivatsan from Vancouver, BC CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[3]

• Some staff were nice!
• Look, location, small rooms, basement room, poor breakfast.

“One night business travel is okay.”

May 27, 2007 by Tamara from Brookline, NH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Location - very close to subway.
• Staff.

“The location is great - 2 blocks from Subway and a very easy walk. There is a lot to do nearby and the parking is very convenient (but limited). The staff was not really friendly but not really mean/bad. The rooms were small, as expected, but well kept and the furniture was well kept. I was pleased!”

Mar 21, 2007 by Corina from El Paso, TX
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• For the star rating that it is the hotel was fine. It was clean and comfortable. The housekeeping staff was very nice and efficient.
• The room was a little small especially for having a king bed. Not much space to move around in.

“Considering the location and rating I consider my stay at his hotel good. It was clean and comfortable.”

Mar 18, 2007 by Yixuan from Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating: 7
Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Not bad.
• Far from downtown.

“Nice bedroom spacious, quiet.”

Oct 29, 2006 by Karen from Fulton, NY
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[2]

• There were no bed bugs.
• The basement room and burn marks.

“The bed was huge and presented without bed bugs and the linens smelled clean. The nightstand, desk, carpet and bathroom counter tops all had burn marks on them. The room I was given was in the basement, decreasing any security you might have mustered if you viewed the hood on the way in. Inconveniently located, with friendly staff, I would only recommend this ho-tell to someone who couldn't book at the Pan-American right up the road.”

Oct 17, 2006 by Tawn from Vista, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Conveniently located close to Little India and subway station to NYC.
• Only one entrance to hotel from front street.

“The staff was very responsive to our needs. The room and hotel interior were clean. Located close to Little India and subway stationing Jackson Heights. Would highly recommend as aneconomical, clean and safe place to stay.”

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Amenities at Howard Johnson Express Inn Queens, New York City

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

Iron Ironing Board Microwave Modem Lines in Room No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Parking Refrigerator Safe Safe Deposit Box TV Remote Control Television with Cable Vending Machines Wake-up Service Wheel Chair Access