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Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

2 stars
4120 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
11 reviews
Nice Simple Place To Stay

Nice and Quiet, great for the business traveler. See full review

  • Matt
  • May 25, 2011
HoJo Airport -- Convenient Location

We stayed at the hotel only for its airport shuttle, which was very fast, easy and convenient. The... See full review

  • Seasoned Traveler
  • Mar 19, 2011
The Howard Johnson Airport Downtown offers free 24 hour shuttle service to and from Sky Harbor International Airport with extra charge for extended airport parking, which is one mile away, and is located three miles from downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale. Plus, contact the hotel directly to book tours to Sedona and the Grand Canyons. This property also offers a very competitive Park N Fly Package, where you pay for 1 nights stay and receive a place to park your car for 7 days. There will be an additional charge of 5.00 per day after the 7th day. Plus a free ride to the Phoenix Airport. Please change the Best Available Rate to Packages under the Rate Preference Section to book the Park N Fly Package in order to get 7 days of free parking. For your pleasure, there is an outdoor pool with relaxing lounge area. Guests can enjoy a complimentary USA Today newspaper, available Monday through Friday, and complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast from 5.30am until 10am. Our wonderful breakfast consists of Make Your Own Waffles, 3 types of Kellogg Cereal, 3 types of Minute Maid Juices, fresh fruit, Maxwell House fresh coffee, and much more...... The hotel Business Center has fax and copy capabilities as well as a computer and printer, and complimentary wireless high speed internet. The hotel offers ice and vending machines, free parking, free local calls, business services, safety deposit box, laundry services, and meeting facilities. Pets are welcome. We ask that your pet be in your control at all times and there is a pet fee of 25 USD per pet. Each room has air conditioning, AM/FM clock radio, coffee/tea maker, free wireless high speed internet, cable television with 75 channels, voice mail, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator/ microwave and telephone. The new Phoenix Light Rail is 2 blocks north. With easy access to I-10, one mile away, the Howard Johnson is convenient to downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Arizona Mills, Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo

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Area description
Business district

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • Airport Shuttle
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Bus Parking
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Copy Service
  • Cribs Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • FAX
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Over Sized Rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Rollaway Beds
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Security
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wheel Chair Access

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (11)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Overall score

2.7 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
2.7
Room cleanliness:
2.9
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.9
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.3

55% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
chipmunk 1980
Fayetteville, NC, USA
Oct 19, 2011

Could be better

The room was not what I expected to be. The tub was not all that clean. The breakfast was not good. The air condition kept me up all night because it was so loud. The internet worked when it wanted to. If I was to go back, I would not stay at that hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

1
Conference Traveler to AZ
Business
Tacoma, WA, USA
Oct 7, 2011

Overnight stay near airport

This is NOT a hotel. I had considered spending the night at the airport. Now I wish I had. Pest management tech was leaving as I walked in. Shampoo had been previously opened. Somewhat sketchy part of town and dead lock was broken. towels not clean and were frayed. Pillows were worn and lumpy foam. TV did not work correctly. Carpet was dirty. Air conditioner about twice as loud as normal. Shuttle to airport however, was great and motel is right on the city bus line. I had stayed at another inexpensive hotel in the area and it was great - not the Hilton - but clean and nice, so I know it can be done.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Marriot Bar has great food.

Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

4
unicorn
Nogales, AZ
May 27, 2011

getaway

The only bad thing was while cleaning the outside with a blower they got my car all full of dirt. Everything else was good. Like the fact that it was closed enough to every place I planned to visit.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Matt
Business
Portland, Oregon
May 25, 2011

Nice Simple Place To Stay

Nice and Quiet, great for the business traveler.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

2
Seasoned Traveler
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 19, 2011

HoJo Airport -- Convenient Location

We stayed at the hotel only for its airport shuttle, which was very fast, easy and convenient. The rooms need some work and have a lot of drywall damage -- it also looked like our door was kicked in at some point. Staff was friendly and helpful. If you are very picky about your hotels, I would probably pass this one and spend the money for a nicer place, but if you are looking for a good price and convenience, this one will do fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

3
kdub
yakima wa
Mar 10, 2011

lucky nascar was in town

The hotel was the only thing that went right on this trip [...]

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

5
Bill T.
N.S. CANADA
Feb 27, 2011

very pleased with my stay

we were very pleased with the hotel,the rooms were clean, the mgr.was very nice and extremely helpful.The location was close to the rail train and bus stop,The shuttle service to the airport was efficient and no longer than a five minute wait.The continental breakfast was more than expected.just what we were looking for in a two day stay. BILL

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

1
Lulu
Socal
Feb 22, 2011

Don't be fooled!

This was by far the worst accommodations I have ever reserved online. I have never stayed at a Howard Johnson before, so I just went by the pictures and amenities listed on the hotel listing. First of all, the room was extremely small, the full sized bed barely fit and dresser was literally blocking some random door in the room. Next, the TV was a small box TV. The showerhead did not move; the water shot straight to one's face. The room was dirty including the carpet. The complementary breakfast was the only positive part of the trip; they did have a variety of choices. Lastly, at one point I tried walked to the front desk, because the phone in the room did not work, to ask a question about the city and I literally waited 15 minutes and no one appeared.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Busy Traveler
New Jersey
Feb 7, 2011

Good Price and Convenient Location

We stayed at Howard Johnson, Downtown Phoenix on East Van Buren. The facility is an older facility with basic amenities. The room was spacious and the beds were very nice. The continental breakfast was sufficient and the dining area was bright and clean. The hotel staff/management was very cordial. The location was excellent; just a few miles away from the airport and highways 10, 202 and 101.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Airport Downtown

Reviewer score

1
boopella
Deming NM
Feb 1, 2011

Never again

The room was run down, holes in the comforter, smelled of mildew. The pool was not clean. If I was not there with friends, I would never of checked in.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
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