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Jul 19, 2009 by The Profitt's from Vandalia
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[2] • Location:[5]

• Close to Cedar Point.
• No water pressure/old food.

“I am so glad my vacation is over, this was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. My family and I stayed here for 2 nights to have a great time on Lake Erie. This hotel did not have any water pressure. The staff purchased dough nuts for breakfast however the food was one day old. The water is not fit to drink at all. It's a good thing we brought our own blankets they do not wash there's at all. I would rather drive 30 minutes to have a nice room then to ever stay here again. We will not be back. I would rather stay at the Bates Motel.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Nathan from Lexington, KY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Great location for going to Cedar Point.
• The fitted sheet on the bed was kept coming off the mattress.

“The Howard Johnson was adequate on all accounts. The rooms were clean but not spotless. Overall I would stay here again.”

Aug 25, 2008 by Todd from Utica, MI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Good location, close to Cedar Point.
• Stains on the beds.

“Good for the money, small rooms but close to Cedar Point.”

Aug 24, 2008 by Dennis from Barberton, OH
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] •

• Close to Cedar Point.
• Train kept waking us up during the night. Older motel.

“The hotel was moderately priced and offered a free, cold, breakfast. It was also close to Cedar Point. On the negative side, it was an older motel. Train tracks near the motel woke us up several times during the night.”

Aug 22, 2008 by Lauren from Kalamazoo, MI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[4] • Location:[7]

• The hotel was a good price.
• The sheets were nasty and the AC didn't work.

“It was a cheap hotel ideal for business travelers who just want to save a buck or two. The sheets were nasty. Almost no parking available in their tiny parking lot. And the AC didn't work.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Bobby from West Terre Haute, IN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[8] • Location:[3]

• Good parking.
• It was a run-down hole in the wall.

“This hotel is not located across from the entrance of Cedar Point. It is located across from the Sign. The restaurant across the street was awful. The rooms we're run down, the first room that they gave us had a leaky faucet. The parking was nice though, but that was probably because they didn't have much business.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Angela from Morgantown, WV
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Very close to cedar point & close to everything.
• Was not very clean, room smelled musty and old.

“I would stay at this hotel again because of the closeness to cedar point. I think it could have been cleaner and smelled better. The bathroom wasn't very clean.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Sheryl from North Canton, OH
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Beds were comfy but could have more pillows.
• The pool was so little.

“It was for the most part clean. It could use a little bit of updating in the rooms. The beds were comfortable but would be nice if they put 4 pillows on the bed.”

Aug 17, 2008 by Jason from Westlake, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The rooms were very clean, the AC was cold, showers hot, great location close to Cedar Point!
• It was close to the railroad tracks and the view from the back wasn't great.

“Hojo Express is a great place to stay while at Cedar Point. It was much better than I was expecting. The rooms were very clean, the TV channels came in clear, the front desk staff was very friendly, the breakfast was good, the pool was close by. It's located just outside the Cedar Point causeway.”

Aug 16, 2008 by Jamie J. from Port Republic, MD
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[1] • Location:[3]

• The location to Cedar Point Park.
• It was noisy. AC units need updated. Room beside me had bugs in it.

“The rooms were not very clean. The entire hotel needs updated. The one thing that really made me irritated was that the staff was unable to issue me a receipt after checking out. I was to stay three nights but only stayed two nights so I still am not sure what I was charged until I get my credit card statement. The location to Cedar Point Park was across the street but if are planning to walk to the park forget it. The police do not allow foot travel to the park. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.”

Aug 10, 2008 by Steve from Wyoming, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Close to Cedar Point, pool was nice for the kids.
• Room was a little run down, needs to be updated.

“Staff was very friendly, nice place to sleep.”

Aug 7, 2008 by Tiffany from Richmond, KY
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[4] • Location:[8]

• Very close to Cedar Point.
• Air Conditioner was very loud and woke me.

“This hotel is OK if you are going to Cedar Point, it is just around the corner. Fine if you are just going to be sleeping and leaving.”

Aug 5, 2008 by Meggan from Clymer, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location, location, location! The staff was very friendly. Great value!
• Kind of close to the railroad tracks, not too bothersome though!

“Great value. The cleaning staff was very friendly. Continental breakfast was good, doughnuts, juices, and cereal. I will definitely look them up again. SUPER easy to get to Cedar Point! Why pay the premiums to stay "on site" when this is JUST as convenient!”

Aug 3, 2008 by Kevin from Peru, IN
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[10]

• Absolutely nothing!
• Absolutely everything!

“Room was supposed to be a nonsmoking room when we entered it reeked so bad of cigarette smoke! It was so late when we got to room and kids were exhausted we discovered a filthy room! There was mold on the shower curtain and all over in the bathroom. Staff accused us of smoking in room and were not cooperative at all. The manager would not comply with my request to get her bosses number. She was rather rude! I would not allow my dog to stay there! It really put a damper on family time but we overcame it!”

Jul 30, 2008 by Chris from Rittman, OH
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• The night help was excellent.
• The actual owner was not so nice.

“It was nice. But Hojo should send people out to check on the hotels. All around.”

Jul 25, 2008 by Tammy from Benton Harbor, MI
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[4] • Location:[10]

• Convenient to Cedar Point.

“The hotel was in an excellent spot as we were taking the kids to Cedar Point.”

Jul 20, 2008 by Mike from Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• The swimming pool was fun.
• Scarce continental breakfast and crowded eating area.

“Not bad for the price and very convenient if visiting cedar point. The room was clean and everyone seemed friendly.”

Jul 15, 2008 by Nicholas from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Friendly staff, no issues good AC.
• Room was a bit on the small size, no mini fridge.

“We only needed a bed for the night; we spent all day at cedar point, and were going back to the park 1st thing in the morning. Easy check in after a late night in the park, good bed, nice cold working AC, and clean large bathroom.”

Jul 10, 2008 by Clair from York Haven, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Clean and hotel was close proximity to final destination.
• Nothing wrong.

“Efficient and convenient to Cedar Point park.”

Jul 9, 2008 by Heather from Port Huron, MI
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Close to our destination - Cedar Point.
• Dirty, creepy.

“Mold on ceiling in bathroom. Fresh towels were moist. Big gap under front door that provided view to the outdoors. Debated over whether the bedbugs or the hobos would bite. Seedy location, though close to Cedar Point. Didn't want to run the backlight around that room. Pretty disturbing, overall.”

Jul 8, 2008 by Sean from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Location.
• Out of date.

“It was good location to where we were going. The room was a little dated and the continental breakfast has few choices.”

Jun 15, 2008 by Justin from Burlington, KY
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Friendly staff, good breakfast.
• Trouble with the door of our room.

“Conveniently close to Cedar Point. Friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast.”

Jun 9, 2008 by Alan from Plymouth, MI
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• The price was cheap and it was close to my destination.
• Room was small, AC was pre-set, dirty linens/towels.

“The room was tiny, reminded me of a college dorm room. I think dorm rooms are bigger than this hotel room was. When I went to use the shower I found that we were only given 1 towel so we had to use our own. The bathroom window didn't have a lock on it so it could easily be opened from the outside. I pulled the shower curtain closed and found dirty towels hanging on the curtain rod, hidden in the shower curtain pleats. The AC had a degree control connected to it but it wouldn't let you set it any lower than 70 degrees. When it did turn on it was very loud and kept waking us up. The bed didn't have a fitted sheet on it, just a big sheet draped over the mattress so it kept bunching up underneath us.”

May 29, 2008 by Lisa H. from Farmington, MI
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[2] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Close to railroad tracks.

“It was not to my liking.”

May 23, 2008 by Jeff from Export, PA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Close to park, not busy.
• Ran out of some food at breakfast.

“Clean and convenient, to cedar point.”

Oct 6, 2007 by Janet from Ellicott City, MD
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[4] • Location:[10]

• It was down the street from cedar point.
• It seemed very old.

“We had just stayed at a comfort suite in Columbus, Ohio and paid the same money. The other hotel had an indoor pool, exercise room, fabulous free breakfast; wireless internet access and the room were very spacious. This room did not compare.”

Sep 13, 2007 by Jeremy from Mt Morris, MI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• I was thoroughly disappointed with the staff. They were rude and intolerable.

“This is the last time I'll ever think of staying in a Howard Johnson.”

Sep 3, 2007 by Annelie from Aliquippa, PA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• Shower head was decent.
• Not very clean, mildew, needed fixing up, small things.

“We walked into our room and it was freezing in there. They had an older unit we tried to turn to heat and left for 15 minutes to let it heat up. Came back, nothing changed, found out there is an older unit and a newer thermostat which when we adjusted that worked ok but still didn't work properly on auto. It was an ok place to stay but really not worth the money.”

Aug 16, 2007 by Sue from Brighton, MI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing at all!
• It was filthy, broken door on bathroom, lock broken on door, rude service.

“We did not stay there and were refused a refund. What a disappointment!”

Aug 12, 2007 by Thomas from Powder Springs, GA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• I liked the convenience to Ceder Point and the available places to get lunch nearby.
• I did not like how shallow the pool is. Bathroom is small with larger kids.

“I think this hotel is the perfect pick for the price. Though the bathroom was small, the room and bathroom had everything one needed for a short stay in Sandusky. Likewise, the continental breakfast and USA Today were a great start to the morning each day. Staff was friendly and helpful, even when the older kids were making a lot of noise in the pool late at night.”

Jul 26, 2007 by Andy from Elmhurst, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[2]

• It was reasonably priced, and was in the vicinity of attractions.
• Unclean, not a good neighborhood, appearance from the outside was not welcoming, and very small room.

“My girlfriend and I wanted to get a reasonably priced room for the night so that we could get a good nights rest and wake up to go to Cedar Point. Instead, upon arrival that place looked horrible from the outside, rundown, small, and on a rather busy road, with no places to eat near by. The actual room was even worse. As you walked in immediately the bed was there, the whole room was basically the room. The bathroom had a broken window, which was only partly taped up. The floor was not vacuumed, the coffee maker had been used and not replaced with new supplies, which made my girlfriend wonder what else had not been replaced and cleaned. Then after we came back from dinner near Cedar Point, we attempted to go to bed with no luck. The bed was lumpy, the outside was noisy, and to top it off the room next to us had their TV on all night, which kept us up because of the paper thin walls. I have stayed in Howard Johnson Hotels many times in my life, but there was maybe not only the worst ho-jo ever but maybe the worst Hotel/Motel I had ever visited. There are many other hotels near the park with less then familiar names but I would try one of those instead.”

Jul 23, 2007 by Elizabeth from Ravenna, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Cozy.
• Smaller than expected, no tissues in container.

“Nice, small, friendly.”

Jul 16, 2007 by Lisa from Jackson, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Room size.
• Breakfast provided.

“The room was clean and a good size. The pool was clean.”

Jul 15, 2007 by Mindy from Lapaz, IN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• It was very close to Cedar Point and easy to find.
• It could use better lighting in the back lot.

“For the price this hotel was excellent to sleep in for eight hours. Especially if you are going to Cedar Point. It is right at the end of Cedar Point Causeway. So easy to get to!”

Jul 4, 2007 by Frances from Schenetady, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was great and kept all clean and fresh.
• I have no complaints or see any faults with this hotel.

“I was very pleased of the price for a 3 double bed room. The room was very clean and the bathroom was large. The staff was more then helpful with all my questions and kept are room well stock with fresh towels and anything else we needed. It's also only about a 10 min drive to cedar point.”

Jun 30, 2007 by Michelle from Plainwell, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Excellent proximity to our destination.
• No bagels on the breakfast line up.

“The staff was friendly. The room was clean and the common areas were nicely decorated. The continental breakfast should be expanded and should include regular dishes instead of plastic. Overall I would stay at this hotel again. Did not get the opportunity to use the pool area; however it was clean and well kept.”

Jun 1, 2007 by Eugene from Bridgeville, PA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• Leaving that dump whoever said that was a three star must have been looking up at the night sky.
• To run down the carpet disgusting the shower water was brown.

“Turn it in to a parking lot.”

May 26, 2007 by Kelli from Kendallville, IN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The office staff was very pleasant and friendly.
• The room was smaller then I imagined.

“The hotel was close to the area we intended to visit. Lots of eating establishments available around this hotel. Communicating with office personnel was very satisfactory. Room could have been a bit cleaner. There weren't any bugs, which is a huge plus.”

Oct 3, 2006 by Dawn from North Royalton, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• It was very clean for the money.
• The location was confusing.

“Great choice, would go there again!”

Aug 28, 2006 by Steve from Belle Plaine, MN
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Close to Cedar Point.
• NO Fridge like advertised, Pool Ice cold.

“Hotel was advertised with a fridge and a heated pool, neither was true. Swimming pool was ice cold, and their ONLY room with a fridge had a broken lock or something. Bathroom floor felt so gross that you didn't want to walk barefoot in it. Doors to room and bathroom fit so tight, that my 12 year old son could barely open them. No remote control for the TV, which may be a big deal to some people. With rooms starting at $45 in Sandusky, I thought going up to a $69. might get me a nicer room, I was wrong. The only thing good about this room was it's location to Cedar Point.”

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Aug 27, 2006 by Claudia from Eastpointe, MI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Close to Cedar Point.
• Could have been cleaner.

“Hotel was stinky and not as clean as I expected it to be. Bathroom was extremely small. Continental breakfast was only cereal and donuts. The website states that the outdoor pool is heated and it is not. Is very close to shopping and restaurants. Very close to Cedar Point.”

Aug 22, 2006 by Marie from Blasdell, NY
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[10]

• Convenient location and reasonable price.
• The room was not cleaned at all. We actually purchased cleaning supplies and cleaned the room ourselves. We were reimbursed our expenses.

“We were disgusted by the condition of the room. Nothing was cleaned and there were no supplies for the bathroom. The room key did not work most of the time. The cleaning staff was very helpful but we actually cleaned the room ourselves after purchasing supplies.”

Aug 7, 2006 by Suzie from St. Clair, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff was friendly and helpful.
• It is a very old hotel, the bath rooms are old and need fixing.

“Good location, close to the ark. Very helpful staff. It is a very old hotel and the pool is GROSS!! They do not have roll always as stated in the add. It is an OK. place to spend 1 night while at Cedar Point.”

Aug 2, 2006 by Bill from Columbiaville, MI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Hard bed, noisy a/c, unclean, crappy cont. b-fast, tiny room, very loud road noise.

“I felt I was mis-led, because the hotel I stayed in was not the hotel I had picked, but 3 miles down the road (although same chain).”

Jul 31, 2006 by Mark from Erie, PA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Location in relation to destination point.
• Many non functioning/old equipment.

“For the value the hotel provided a clean place to stay for the night, but I would prefer to pay a little more for a more modern updated hotel. Hotel was a great location in relation to Cedar Point, but room seem to lack routine maintenance, but room was clean.”

Jul 17, 2006 by Keyser from Kettering, OH
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[1] • Location:[8]

• It is really close to Cedar Point, 5 minute drive.
• Worst place ever!

“First of all let me tell you that I am in my 20s traveling with some guys that just wanted to go to cedar point, so this place really made us leave. I tried 3 different rooms and every time the key card wouldn't work. One time they tried an actually real key and it got stuck so they had to call a lock smith. The room was decent as far as being clean, but when I was checking out another couple complained that their TV was not working. The pool is very small and way out in the middle of the parking lot. Now for the best part the tooth-less wonder took us to our rooms, which pretty much sealed the deal for us leaving. She had a total of 3 teeth, nappy hair, and looked like she wore pajama pants to work that day. When she finally used the key to unlock our door I happened to notice the delicious caked on crud under her finger nails, my dad was a mechanic and he had cleaner nails then this lady. The best part was that she constantly smoked and sounded like she had for the last 35 years. When she got our door unlocked she just strolled right into our non-smoking room smoking away, even set down on the bed and used the room phone to call the desk while smoking. I would recommend this place only to people who want to hook up with the nastiest crack whore in the world!”

Jul 6, 2006 by Greg from Mechanicsburg, PA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• The room was well equipped with microwave and refrigerator. The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
• Room was VERY small &cramped. There was an ashtray in our non-smoking room as well as a cigarette burn in the bedspread. Hot tub not available for use.

“The hotel is conveniently located near Cedar Point and restaurants and was slightly less expensive than other nearby hotels. The room we stayed in was well-equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and hairdryer. The room was MUCH smaller than we expected and was very cramped with little room for luggage or to move around. The bathroom was good-sized though. The pool area is exposed to street traffic and the advertised hot tub was not available for use. We requested a non-smoking room but it had an ashtray in the room and a cigarette burn in bedspread. Room was initially very clean but they did not clean room till third day and we had to request fresh towels. The stay was acceptable but would choose a different hotel if we stay in the area again.”

Jun 26, 2006 by Ronald from Edwardsville, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Cheap, clean, and close to everything
• Room was small and old.

“Great value.”