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Sep 21, 2009 by Bev from Browns Mills,NJ
Overall Rating: 10

• Close to airport and good price.

“Room and bath were clean. Front desk people were friendly.”

Aug 29, 2009 by Chris from Stafford Springs,CT
Overall Rating: 6

• It was local to what I needed.
• The first three days were the worst with an air conditioner that didn't work and an unresponisve hotel manager to the issue.

“It would have been very nice if the first three days we weren't subjected to a faulty air conditioner and the hotel manager not willing to put us into another room. After complaining daily by Sunday evening we finally were moved. The first room also did not have a refrigerator nor a microwave, which made it cumbersome traveling with a little baby; these conveniences are listed in their advertisement and should have been provided. Instead I received, "we'll see if we can fing one". The room had been paid for in advance for several months and I feel we should have been treated better!”

Aug 10, 2009 by Mike from Fall River,Canada
Overall Rating: 2

• Clean linen in room.
• No toilet paper and Kleenex/only one staff member on duty after 6pm/couldn't leave desk to help.

“Would not stay there again.
”

Apr 11, 2009 by Kim from Hazelwood,MO
Overall Rating: 4

• The restaurant was very generous in their servings.
• The front desk staff was quite rude.

“My family of 5 arrived at the hotel and was given a room with one double bed. When I went to the front desk to get it corrected, the person at the desk snapped at me and acted very put out to have to change our room. The hotel smelled awful and unclean. The room was very dark even with all the lights on.”

Jan 18, 2009 by James m Weaver from Millbury,MA
Overall Rating: 8

• Location
  and price.
• The restaurant heat was off - it affected my attitude.

“This motel is
good for a senior traveler like myself.”

Sep 3, 2008 by Robert from Columbia, MD
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] •

• Location.
• There were no queen sized or larger beds in the hotel.

“There were no beds larger then double. Very disappointing.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Kathy from Mason, OH
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[4]

• It was clean and fairly comfortable.
• Planes from the airport went right over the hotel between 5:30 - 6:00 a.m.; they shook the room.

“This hotel had been updated and clean, but it was a definite one star. The bed was only a double for two of us. Two of the three nights we stayed, between 5:30 and 6:00 am several large planes took off consecutively from the airport and the whole room shook. There was a restaurant on the premises, but no free breakfast offered.”

Aug 28, 2008 by Chritine from Stafford Springs, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Beds were clean.

“It met the bare necessities, nothing extravagant, just a place to sleep for the night.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Ali from South Portland, ME
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Out door heat pool.
• Smell of hall way.

“Hotel met all of our expectations. Pool was great added feature to the property, would recommend this hotel to others.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Peggy from Laketon, NB CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The room was clean and I liked that the drinking glasses were wrapped in plastic and not just set out on the counter.
• The bed were not as comfortable as we thought they should be for the price.

“If we were to go back to Bangor we would stay there again, providing we get better beds.”

Aug 17, 2008 by Kathryn from Glace Bay, NT CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[3] • Location:[5]

• Absolutely nothing.
• Very old, smelly and dirty.

“Was very disappointed with the quality of this hotel and would never stay here again. Other than it was late in the day when we arrived at our destination I would have searched out alternate arrangements.”

Aug 10, 2008 by Kelly from Waterdown, ON CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Easy to find and get going again in the morning.
• The restaurant food was awful.

“We only stayed 1 night as a stopover and it fits our needs but just the basics. The restaurant staff was friendly but the food was terrible.”

Jul 8, 2008 by Naveen from Lowell, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Convenient and economic place to stay during main trips.
• The bed and bath needs an upgrade.

“If you are trying to find a convenient place to stay during peak times go for this hotel.”

May 31, 2008 by Alex from Broomfield, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The hotel and it's staff were very accommodating and friendly.
• I do not have any negative aspects to report.

“The hotel was older, the staff was friendly and helped me with a small issue I had that was not related to the hotel. I was impressed with the staff mostly, during my 4 day stay. They remembered my name and my purpose for staying in their town. As a corporate compliance officer for a worldwide company, I can honestly say that this was a positive experience and would recommend the hotel to anyone. Thank you!”

May 24, 2008 by Nicole from Lincoln, ME
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[4] • Location:[6]

• The cost.
• No free breakfast.

“Was ok, the simple stay.”

Apr 26, 2008 by Mary from Brunswick, ME
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Most of the employees were helpful and friendly.
• One of the front desk people don't know how to smile or be friendly.

“This is a great hotel to stay at. They call you a half hour after you get there to make sure you are happy with the room. This hotel is in a great location. The food was really good.”

Feb 24, 2008 by Kevin from Lee, ME
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Neat and clean and good price.
• Bathroom was recently refurbished- otherwise in need of new everything.

“As advertised. A little shabby around the edges, but clean, safe, comfortable and affordable.”

Feb 17, 2008 by Doreen from Elmsdale, PE CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[3] • Location:[5]

• The bathroom was clean.
• Having to sleep on the floor, and the service we got, holey blankets.

“After asking for a double room, was refused, given a cot that was very unsafe for anyone. Couldn't control the heat. Husband slept on floor on with mattress that was like material over springs. Offered to pay more for double room was refused, Blankets were very very thin and full of holes. Day personal was rude. Never stay there again. Would never refer the H.J. to anyone. Cannot believe this.”

Feb 13, 2008 by Anthony from Minto, NB CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Dinner was fast and hot.
• Breakfast was slow and cold.

“The hotels home page advertised they had bar fridges in some rooms. I requested one and was told by desk clerked they were forbidden by management to move them around?”

Nov 15, 2007 by Jane from Bridgewater, NS CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• It had a fridge and microwave nice additions.
• The lobby was musty smelling and the room had a sour smell like milk had been spilled into the carpet.

“It was ok for us as we only were in it to sleep. The front desk gal was very busy but accommodating. The price was right.”

Oct 31, 2007 by Samuel from Portland, ME
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• For the price, I got an excellent value.
• There's nothing I didn't like.

“The price, the location, the cleanliness and general comfort of the room microwave, refrigerator, iron & board, hair dryer & complete toiletries, open able windows made this a great value. Nowhere else has a staff person ever stopped by my room to ask if everything is ok. They did that here. Stay here with confidence.”

Oct 28, 2007 by Ann from Yarmouth, NS CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Good price, good location, generally clean and well kept premises.
• Instead of two beds we got one, and a smoking room.

“Great for most travelers.”

Oct 28, 2007 by John from Pasasdena, TX
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Easy to find off I 95.
• Chair in room is not comfortable for relaxing.

“Hotel just ok. Very displeased that I asked for and received an ok for a downstairs, non smoking room around noon and told the clerk I would be late returning to check in. He apparently "forgot" so that when I returned late, I had to take an upstairs, smoking room.”

Oct 23, 2007 by Darlene from Lower Coverdale, NB CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• This hotel may not be a Hilton, but I love it. The rooms are very unique and have a contemporary/modern design.
• The bathroom should be upgraded/updated to match the rest of the room. Would be nice if the sink was inside the bathroom, but not a big deal.

“I love this hotel and I hope they have one nationwide. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. The room looks exactly as it does online. Very unique and contemporary. A standard room comes with a small refrigerator and coffeemaker. The only thing that needed to be done in order to be the perfect hotel is the bathroom should be upgraded to match the hotel room and the sink would be better if it was inside the bathroom. But nonetheless my experience with this hotel was still excellent and I would definitely stay again.”

Oct 17, 2007 by Sandra from Charlottetown, PE CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• It had double sinks one outside the washroom.
• The restaurant food was not very good.

“The price was right. This is an economy hotel with average amenities.”

Oct 14, 2007 by Beeuw from Stetson, ME
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Water-saving toilet had too be flushed twenty times (seriously), warming lamps in bathroom didn't work, lobby is terrible, everything stinks.

“I didn't like much about this motel, the coffee was good if you used half the amount of water with a full coffee pad. And the place stinks all-over, stale smoke, even in my non-smoking room.”

Oct 2, 2007 by Pat from Presque Isle, ME
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[6]

• Clean, quiet with restaurant on premise.
• Rooms are very small some with only one double bed.

“Fine for an overnight stop. Clean and quiet with a restaurant right there. They sometimes put you in a very small room with only a double bed.”

Sep 10, 2007 by Patrick
Overall Rating: 7

• Clean room, friendly staff.

“I was pleased with my experience. I checked in late without a problem. The room appeared clean overall. The bath was clean and bright with updated fixtures. The bedroom furniture was tired, but acceptable. The staff was friendly, and after staying for three days, would recommend it to a friend.”

Jun 14, 2007 by Lee from Lincoln, ME
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Reasonable Cost for Quality.
• Outside doors not in good repair.

“Fine for general economy traveler.”

May 23, 2007 by Julie from Rothesay, NB CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• I liked that it was right off the highway.
• Terrible customer service and room was not cleaned properly.

“I found the staff very uncooperative. They were not friendly or helpful in the least! The room was not cleaned properly as there was hair and dirt in the bathroom.”

Nov 4, 2006 by Lyn from Baileyville, ME
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[2] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• It was dirty and not well maintained.

“We were given a smoking room, which reeked. It had one double bed, too small for my spouse and me. It had a stain on the comforter and the bathroom was grungy. We couldn't get into our room until about 4:30; it wasn't cleaned.”

Oct 18, 2006 by Jeffrey H. from Stillwater, ME
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“Hotel stay was so bad! Worst experience ever at a hotel. We arrived at 6:15 Friday, running quick because we had a game to go to for 7. We didn't check in unstill 6:45 because no one was at the desk! They had a sign saying they would be back as soon as possible! Again Saturday, we had a wedding to go to for 1. We arrived back at 11:15 to get ready, and our keys didn't work! Our keys had to be changed 4 different times because they wouldn't work for the outside door or our hotel room. So while our key didn't work sat we waited till about Noon for someone to get back at the desk! Ridiculous, made us late for the wedding! During check out called the desk no answer, then went to the desk, once again, a note! I ended up writing a note saying the room 103 had checked out! Worst experience ever! Called and talked to a manager once the trip was done. She did nothing for me. She argued about the whole situation. I am not one to complain but this was so bad! I am now going to go to her manager and try to do something.”

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Oct 16, 2006 by Charlotte from Madawaska, ME
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• Close to the airport.
• N/A

“Office area not friendly or clean. Rooms were in better shape but first impression counts for a lot.”

Sep 26, 2006 by Adam A. from Durham, ME
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[2] • Location:[8]

• Hotel was quiet.
• Room was not cleaned over our two night stay, we asked for towels and they were not brought to us. Had to request twice

“Overall the hotel stay was okay. The hotel itself was quiet and fairly clean although we had stayed two nights and our hotel was not cleaned at all during that stay. We needed towels the next morning and we called the front desk to obtain them. No one showed up by the time we needed to leave and when we arrived back at the hotel at 10pm there were still no towels in the room. We had to go down to the lobby and get the towels ourselves. The staff was not very friendly and did not want to put in any extra effort. We had a problem with the toilet and when we went down to the lobby to ask for assistance the front desk clerk just handed us a plunger and did not offer to help. We were pretty disappointed in the hotel staff's attitude and lack of assistance”

Jul 30, 2006 by Donna from Peacham, VT
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Convenient and a good rate.
• Some cards to get into rooms did not work and had trouble getting someone to accommodate.

“The motel has been a place for us to stay to and from Prince Edward Island when we travel. This time we were took back when one of the rooms neither of the cards to open the rooms would work-we asked someone to accommodate us by getting it took care of and about 1/2 hour later someone came around. There was a bus load of tourists that came in and we had to wait till they took care of them. That was very inconsiderate as we had children in the hallway and needed to get in the room. We went down 3 times to the desk before someone took care of it.”

May 18, 2006 by Bob from Coeur D Alene, ID
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Convenient location to the airport and downtown.
• Double beds instead of queen or king sized beds.

“It was okay -- clean, quiet, friendly and helpful staff. Hotel was old -- tired, dated. Typical Howard Johnson's from the 1970's. Bathrooms in particular need updating.”

Sep 1, 2005 by Candy from Golden, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• it had a bed to sleep on
• it was dark when we landed..it was confusing to find

“it's a Howard Johnson with a restaurant attached..the people were great.. it was what it was.. a room with a bed..the tv didn't work and we really just used it to get somewhere else.”

Aug 29, 2005 by Carolyn from Lakewood, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Close to the freeway--easily accessible
• When we called from the freeway, the person on the phone wasn't as helpful as he could have been regarding exit information

“The room was very clean and the hotel gave an additional 10% discount towards the restaurant which was close by. That was GREAT!”

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Aug 15, 2005 by Ron from Biddeford, ME
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Housekeeping department was courteous and helpful.
• Brian at the front desk was inflexible and mean.

“Overall, the hotel met my expectations for this price range. However, the presence of Brian precludes my being able to recommend this hotel.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Aug 5, 2005 by Gwen from Greensboro, NC
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• This was a really awful hotel.
• Loud, disorganized, smokey, poor service, low quality, inexperienced staff, room not adequately stocked with necessities

“This hotel seemed to be on the verge of collapse. The staff were inexperienced, the maid service was poor, the hotel was loud. It was not a restful place. Non-smoking rooms reeked of smoke. The hotel was out of caffienated coffee. It was my second worst hotel experience ever.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jul 6, 2005 by Abolhassan from Amherst, MA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[8]

• Staff were rude, towels and sheet were dirty

“I will not stay in any Howard Johnson Inn for the rest of my life”

Apr 8, 2005 by Goldie E. from Bow, NH
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Value, Location, Restaurant
• Outdated, Lounge

“Ho Jo's Bangor is a solid value for the area. It is in a convenient location & has a good diner type restaurant attached. The hotel itself is outdated and could use a facelift and the lounge is weak - but, I have stayed there many times. If you are looking for an average Inn, no frills, and a great value for a LOW price - This Ho Jo's won't let you down.”

Jan 21, 2005 by Carlene from East Mmachias, ME
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The manager was very accomadiating.

“Was not happy with the desk clerk. Asked him to give us a different room because of location, noise and needed two beds. He would not do so. Manager over heard and came out and gave a different room and upgraded it even. Very happy with that room.”