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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

2 stars
400 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
9 reviews
Good location

Rooms were comfortable. The service for breakfast in the restaraunt was lousy. See full review

  • G
  • Mar 24, 2010
Hotel staff wonderful

Overall the hotel was pretty nice for the price and accessability.Elavator needs some work!Staff... See full review

  • Crystal( mom thats cool)
  • Aug 10, 2009
Free High Speed Wireless Internet - New Swimming Pool with Waterfall and Waterslide is Now Open!!! Restaurant and Lounge on Premises, Microwave/Refrigerator Available On Request, Expanded Cable Tv With HBO. Ask about our Family Fun Packages!! Discount Tickets to Magic Springs Amusement Park Available to Guests(Save $15 per ticket from the Gate Price if purchased from Hotel) Centrally located to all Hot Springs major attractions -Oakland Horse Racing Track 1 mile, Convention Center 1/2 mile, Hot Springs Airport 3 miles, Magic Springs 2 miles, Famous Bath House Row 1/2 mile, Hot Springs National Park 1/4 mile, Golf and Tennis 3 miles, Lake Hamilton and 2 other Lakes 4 miles. Centrally located near restaurants, mall, and tours are available

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Area description
Downtown

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Bus Parking
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Conference Facilities
  • Copy Service
  • Express Checkout
  • FAX
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Indoor Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Jacuzzi
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Over Sized Rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Rollaway Beds
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Security
  • TV Remote Control
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wheel Chair Access

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (9)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Overall score

2.7 / 5
9 out of 9
Amenities:
2.4
Room cleanliness:
2.9
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.6

67% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Double A
Memphis tn
Jul 2, 2011

Great hotel great town

Every thing was fun and the maxwell blade magic show was awesome Hotel staff very friendly and pool slide was right on!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Go karts and putt putt golf right across street everything else within 2 miles

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

1
Jennifer mom of 2 handsome boys
Garland, TX
Jun 23, 2010

The not so good or great!!!

The Howard Johnson was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The elevator and stairways stunk so badly that everytime we were in either one my mother and I almost threw up. The bathroom was dirty, other peoples hair all over the floor and shower. It was really bad because the sign out front says that they are newly renovated and they definately are not. (MAYBE 30 YRS AGO)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

3
G
Oklahoma
Mar 24, 2010

Good location

Rooms were comfortable. The service for breakfast in the restaraunt was lousy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

3
Crystal( mom thats cool)
Conway, Arkansas
Aug 10, 2009

Hotel staff wonderful

Overall the hotel was pretty nice for the price and accessability.Elavator needs some work!Staff were outstanding!!!!!Hotel restaraunt is repulsive;there was only one waiter on a Saturday morning,and it tood an hour and half to get some biscuits and gravy and BLT which made his dentures come out!because the bacon was so old and overcooked!the resauraunt owner walked around and cleaned tables while people continously waited.It was inconsiderate and we will never eat there as long as it's there; and I will be glad to let other people know about the horrible services.everytime I talk to somebody.(I work for a lawyer, so I talk to alot of people!)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

1
brmart
texas
Jul 26, 2009

not what i expected

this possibly is the worst motel i ever stayed at,except when we work in a storm zone would not recommend it

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

stay at the holiday inn,and drive 5 min.

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

2
Glamgal76
Gilmer, Tx
Jul 11, 2009

Meh, what do you expect for the price?

Everything was ok...nothing was great....except for Phil's, the restaurant downstairs! ENORMOUS quantities of good food, friendly service, and a great price. The hotel, well, what exactly do you expect for the price. It was old, but clean...the towel bar fell out of the wall when I tried to hang my towel on it, and there were motorcycles going through the intersection where the hotel is ALL night long. The front desk staff were friendly. It is very close to the historic downtown area. All in all, for the price, it's not horrible. Hot Springs, in general, had about the nicest locals we've ever met in a town. Most tourist areas seem to have a certain disdain for tourists...but not here. The people were ALL very warm and friendly, from gas station attendants to fast food clerks, to servers in fine dining restaurants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

OK, two tips...first of all, driving in Hot Springs is quite the experience...the roads are winding and run on wierd angles, and traffic, in short, SUCKS! Second Tip! There's a great little shop downtown where the owner makes her own soaps and bath/body products on premises...it smells great, the prices are awesome, and she's warm, friendly and welcoming. Bath products are one of my favorite little luxuries, and hers are pretty and smell fantastic1 Check it out!

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

1
SHERR
USA
May 25, 2008

VERY DISAPPOINTING

We chose the hotel because of location, close to downtown. The room was in need of repairs and maintance, pool was closed for reconstruction. which was not disclosed to us until we checked in. We had our teenage children with us and they were very disappointed. The room open to the out side of the hotel and the carpeting smelled of mildew. There was also a lot of noise during the night (people yelling) and when we tried to call the front desk our phone didn't work. Very poor customer service!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

5
Randy
Business
USA
Jan 9, 2008

Great location for Business

This was a perfect location and overnight stay for my business trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn - Hot Springs

Reviewer score

4
jabez
USA
Aug 12, 2007

very family friendly

my hotel room was very nice but one of the elavators was out of order so we ended up having to walk and extra distance to get to our rooms

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

all restaraunts (red lobster,coltons steak house,olive gardens were short drives parks,wax museum,spring water spicketswere short drives

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