User Reviews for Howard Johnson Inn-Albany

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Aug 31, 2008 by Ruth from Andes, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Convenient location, good price.
• Smelled mildew.

“For the price, it was okay!”

Aug 3, 2008 by Mohamed from Brewerton, NY
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] • Location:[4]

• The pool is keeping this hotel alive, otherwise it needs to be condemned!
• Cleanliness, carpet, sheets, lighting, furniture, HVAC were all totally inadequate.

“Definitely not a place for children. Sheets, bedspread, and carpet needs to thrown out! Towels are old and heavily chlorinated. The only positive is that this hotel will keep you out of the cold.”

Jul 30, 2008 by Julie from Green Cove Springs, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Handy off the highway.
• Peeling paint. Dirty walkways. Generally dismal.

“All the other places have been fine or more than fine. This Howard Johnson's was a dump. The public areas had peeling paint, smelled of cigarettes, and the walkways/carpeted areas were absolutely dirty. We're talking trash that could have been vacuumed, not a little bit of dust here and there. We didn't want to take our shoes off in the room. The furniture was battered and just plain worn out. Very depressing. Curtains didn't entirely close for privacy.”

Apr 27, 2008 by Connie from New Paltz, NY
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Center court was nice.
• Bathrooms are old, tubs need to be replaced.

“The hotel personnel are friendly, location is good, there are several restaurants near by, and it is close to the NYS Thruway. If you are out all day and evening this hotel was adequate.”

Oct 2, 2007 by Janine from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Friendly staff, quick check in.
• Horribly uncomfortable beds, spiders in the room!

“Two friends and I recently stayed in the Howard Johnson in Albany. Upon arrival, we were greeted and quickly checked in by a friendly staff. The grounds were well kept and clean, but the rooms left a lot to be desired. The beds were really uncomfortable and I found a few spiders and cobwebs in my room gross! Then again, you can never expect too much from a 1 star hotel.”

Aug 25, 2007 by Caroline from Romulus, NY
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Garcia's restaurant and pool.
• Noisy, too close to other buildings, no indoor halls.

“There were only 2 pillows for a king size bed, the air conditioner did not make the room cold enough, the calking is coming off from around the sink, the pint is peeling from the ceiling in the bathroom, the glaze was coming off from the surface of the sand, the desk was too small, the fluorescent light bulbs were horrible. I didn't feel safe; lighting was inadequate in the parking lot. I felt as though someone was looking through my window, there were no indoor hallways that the doors opened out to. But the staff was very pleasant and helpful.”

Mar 5, 2007 by Frank from Whitestone, NY
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Spacious, staff friendly, good location.
• Carpet not clean, need replacement.

“This is a good hotel for business travel. I will advice the management to spend some money to upgrade the cleanliness of carpet, bathroom and blanket. In any case, it is a great value for the money.”

Feb 13, 2007 by Denise from Goodlettsville, TN
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[4]

• Nothing.
• Cleanliness, water pressure, overall condition of the hotel.

“This hotel was very disappointing to say the least. We are trying to find accommodations that were practical but a little better than economy. This hotel was even far from an economy rating. The room seemed very soiled and the overall all athstetics of the room were horrible. There was no water pressure in the shower. We had read a review that a cab ride to the hotel was $6 and it cost us twenty. We would have been much more inclined to put that money to a better hotel. This is not lodging that we would recommend to anyone we know.”

Jan 22, 2007 by Dave from Williamstown, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Check out was at 12.
• Everything good.

“When we first arrived, they had us marked down for 2 double beds. I asked for one big bed and they quickly found one and sent us on our way. The room was an upgrade and very nice. The rest of the night went great. Thanks for your help.”

Dec 10, 2006 by Deena G. from Bar Harbor, ME
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Location to highway and airport.
• Hotel was not updated, wake up call was late and I had to remind them about it after getting up when it should have happened.

“Asked for non-smoking room, was given a smoking room. Design of the hotel was not updated to reflect current times and needs, seemed moldy smelling as well, and no elevator to get to second floor where I was placed that I was aware of and appliances (sink) not new, old and looked it with wear and tear. What was nice was the small refrigerator in room and that's about it, along with the restaurant that was next door, almost attached to the hotel. H. Johnson used to be a really nice family hotel, but whoever took them over has let them go down the tubes. This is too bad considering it was 20 years ago, a nice place to stay.”

Dec 3, 2006 by Duke from Grand Island, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Price.
• Needs updating, not the cleanest.

“Economy hotel. If you are just looking for a place to sleep, and are not fussy about lodging. Than it is a valid choice.”

Oct 20, 2006 by Michael from Adams, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Free wireless internet.
• Nothing.

“This is a great hotel if you need to use the Albany airport.”

Sep 24, 2006 by Leonard from Douglassville, PA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[4]

• Nothing.
• It was extremely dirty. I had to order sheets to cover the furniture. The towels had brown spots on them.

“I would not recommend this hotel. ”

Sep 17, 2006 by Rachel from Eugene, OR
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• The room was quiet and they put me, a single woman traveling alone, in a convenient place.
• The bathroom light and the alarm clock did not work; the desk clerks were not overly helpful.

“This hotel sufficed - the quality is not high and there is no shuttle to the airport, but if you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, this is a safe, clean hotel. The light in my bathroom did not work and the radio alarm clock was also malfunctioning. The desk clerk called me a cab to the airport, which ended up costing about six dollars.”

Aug 23, 2006 by Lynn from Coventry, RI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Spacious room, microfridge, attentive staff, nice breakfast set up, close to lots.
• Three towels for 4 people--but quickly rectified.

“Had a very pleasant room facing nice grass courtyard and pool. People enjoyed sitting at outdoor tables to chat, read, eat... good free breakfast. quiet atmosphere inspire of being on busy road and near airport. Would definitely consider staying there again in future.”

Jun 25, 2006 by Stephanie from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• It was convenient to where I needed to go.
• Very smoky room, few toiletries provided, seemed old.

“The housekeeping staff woke me up despite putting out the do not disturb sign!”

Apr 25, 2006 by Christine from Marcy, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The rooms were nicely sized and there was plenty of room to move around. There was also sufficient sitting space.
• We had to go all the way to the lobby to get snacks or drinks.

“I enjoyed my stay at the Howard Johnson, I would stay there again. The lady at the front desk was very helpful, the bed was comfortable, and the water was warm. Oh, I was not fond of the shampoo and there was no conditioner, and it would be nice if there were vending machines on the top floor or something so we don't have to go all the way to the lobby, otherwise I wish my stay was longer :-)”

Mar 18, 2006 by John from Utica, NY
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Good location, comfortable bed, good TV and coffeemaker.
• Just a little dated and just needs to be "spiffed up" a bit.

“A typical HJ that has seen better days but provided a good place to stay. The room was warm, relatively quiet, nice sized TV for the room and in room coffeemaker was a plus. Traffic provided a little concern getting in and out of the property.”

Feb 22, 2006 by Gregg from El Cajon, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Rooms available.
• No television remote, disrepair, no airport shuttle.

“Don't go unless no other choice.”