Hotel Overview
business trip
For anyone looking for cheap, quiet place to sleep this is it.
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vinegar
- Sep 29, 2011
good place
This Hotel was better then the trip that I toke two weeks ago.We was Downtown great spot for us.The...
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Sexxy Dee
- Jul 21, 2011
Comfortable downtown hotel one block from Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
The Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in all 246 guest rooms. Also featured are free 24-hour shuttle service and complimentary on-site parking. One block from the hotel, Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall offers a range of dining and shopping options, including the only Nordstrom in the state. The Anchorage Museum, and convention and performing arts centers are within walking distance of the Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage.
Hotel Map
239 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2395
- Area description
- Business district, Expressway
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Adjoining Rooms
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Bus Parking
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Copy Service
- Desk with Lamp
- Exercise Gym
- FAX
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Guest Laundromat
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Over Sized Rooms
- Overhead Projector
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- RV or Truck Parking
- Sitting Area
- Truck Parking
- TV Remote Control
- Vending Machines
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (38)
Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Plaza Anchorage
- All travelers (38) 2.5 / 5
- Business (12) 2.2 / 5
- Couples (7) 2 / 5
- Families (8) 2.3 / 5
- Friends (2) 3 / 5
- Singles (8) 3.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.1
- Hotel staff:
- 3.4
- Room comfort:
- 2.8
- Location:
- 3.7
- Value:
- 3
53%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
vinegar
business trip
For anyone looking for cheap, quiet place to sleep this is it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Accosted by prostitutes
Terrible experience! Filthy hotel, prostitutes were hanging out all over the lobby bothering the patrons walking through, dangerous hotel location. [...] Stay at your own risk.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
traveler
"the Bates Motel"
The positive The hotel was located near an older downtown area that had tons of shops and restaurants etc... all within easy walking distance.The negatives The hotel was located in a "run down, bad part" of downtown. We did not feel safe leaving the car in their extremely limited parking lot. Hotel did not look like that as pictured [...] and did not even have any signs on the building anywhere saying it was even a hotel, much less a Howard Johnson's. Parking was extremely limited to two rows closest to the motel, all other parking was metered parking with no discount or pass if you didn't get a place in the other parking. Hotel hallway carpets had large black stains on the 3rd floor anyway. Hotel had only one set of elevators and they operated very slowly. Hotel was set up in odd array of steps here and there making it diffucult to get baggage from elevators to rooms. Tea bags would have been nice in the rooms along with the coffee. The ironing board cover was very stained and needed to be cleaned. One day we were not given a bath mat. Had a much better hotel on another trip that was a package deal- room, car and flight.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Best not to be done in the evenings as lots of shady characters began to emerge. Some downtown alley ways reeked of human urine.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sexxy Dee
good place
This Hotel was better then the trip that I toke two weeks ago.We was Downtown great spot for us.The only thing that we didn't was that the pool was not open they are working on it due to the roof.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
m.e.
Not great
Not a very good experience for the amount of money I paid. Musty rooms hard bed no breakfast no wash cloths in one room no towels in another I guess we were supposed to share. At 170 a night I expected more.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Bring your walking shoes get a decent exercise and save gas there's all kind of neat shopettes and the fifth ave mall is close to most hotels
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
jevat
howard j was horibale dirty socks in bed
hward johnson was bad dirty socks in bed stayed there one night [...]
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
bigjim
The Hotel from Hell
Assigned to a room with no towels, no toilet paper,blood on toilet seat.Room wasn't cleaned! Wake up knock at 12:30 am looking for some guy,what about a call-would have been scary but better than a knock in the middle of the night.Night clerk had no record of us staying-confusion all around.Never staying at Howard Johnsons again.better get act together
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gary
Great location and price. Very
Great location and price. Very pleased. Would recommend in the future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
neo
Worst place I ever stayed
The room is in a very bad condition and is badly maintained. The moment you enter the motel you will notice, how bad is the customer service. The room they gave to us is almost 1/5 mile walk from the lobby, well good if you really want some walking. Though it says parking is free, it is free only for 20 cars the rest have to take their cars to the paid lots (the good part - the paid lots are close by), I never found a free parking spot in my 3 days stay. Do not go to the motel if you really want an "Alaska Vacation".
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Alaskan Husky
Not entirely happy
For being in a prime location in the downtown, very next to the port of anchorage, you would expect something nice out of it..but we were not entirely happy with the room(2 queen beds). The linens were dirty and the beds were smaller than queen. The room was stuffy and there was a lingering odor.The price was more than it deserved for 3 nights.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
there's a flea market fair on saturdays , its just right across the hotel.
