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Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

2 stars
222 South Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.5
out of 5
24 reviews
Not bad!

For the price the hotel is doing its best to accomodate the customers need. I would recommend this... See full review

  • Be content
  • Jan 13, 2012
Poor quality

Hotel is located near the 101 and the airport in south San Francisco. You do not hear the traffic... See full review

  • Kozyrev
  • Dec 31, 2011
After a long day exploring the Palace of Fine Arts, discovering Fishermans Wharf, or shopping in Chinatown, come back to the Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO, comfortably park your car right in front of your hotel room for a 3.00 USD Per Night Fee, and rest your weary body in a soft and comfy bed. In the evening, enjoy a decadent meal in the famous Haight/Ashbury district, just minutes away from our hotel. When you wake up, meet our friendly staff in the hotel lobby, Breakfast included, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and fresh coffee awaits you. Located right across the street from the South San Francisco Convention center and just minutes away the San Francisco Airport, we provide a free 24 hour Airport Shuttle Service. At the Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO, your expectations for high standards in quality, cleanliness, and service are matched only by our staffs dedication to please you. Every room is newly remodeled and includes an coffee/tea maker, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, In-Room Safe, Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Microwave, Refrigerator, and 25 inch Cable TV with HBO/ESPN. At the Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO, you will always be treated like royalty. Sorry No Pets Allowed. No Refunds For - No Shows And Early Check Outs.

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Area description
Business district

Amenities

  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 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.

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Guest Reviews (24)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Overall score

2.5 / 5
24 out of 24
Amenities:
2.5
Room cleanliness:
2.9
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2.7
Location:
3.5
Value:
3.2

42% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

1
business man121
Business
Chicago, IL, USA
Feb 15, 2012

stained bed sheets

Bathroom was dirty, and the bed sheets had stains on them

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

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

3
Be content
Seattle, WA, USA
Jan 13, 2012

Not bad!

For the price the hotel is doing its best to accomodate the customers need. I would recommend this hotel if paying more is anissue.

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

We need to walk and be happy with "simple" life.

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

1
Lis111111
San Francisco, CA
Jan 7, 2012

Cleanliness Issues

Constantly had problems with the room key. Their cleaning staff only provide the barest supply they can ... e.g. it seems that because they saw I have a bottle of body wash, they won't replenish their bar soap, which I still use to wash some things. I was also left with the impression that they may not be changing the linens because on the last day, I mentioned to the cleaning lady that it (yesterday) was my last day and left a tip for her in the room and she asked me if I cleaned and tidied up my room and that does she need to change the linens ,,, I told her that she needs to check for herself and that it would be best to change linens for the next guest.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

1
Kozyrev
Antelope Valley
Dec 31, 2011

Needs a lot of TLC

Hotel is located near the 101 and the airport in south San Francisco. You do not hear the traffic or airplanes, but the floors creak, the walls are thin. The rooms were painted by a novice. Coffee maker did not work. Towels smell like bleach, but is full of hair. The carpet turns white socks black. The bathroom was dirty, mold observed in the grout lines. The microwave and mid size refridgerator work well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

2
Kozyrev
Antelope Valley
Dec 31, 2011

Poor quality

Hotel is located near the 101 and the airport in south San Francisco. You do not hear the traffic or airplanes, but the floors creak, the walls are thin. The heat or A/C leaks condensate on the floor. The rooms were painted by a novice. Coffee maker works but cover is broken. Towels smell like bleach, but is full of hair. The carpet turns white socks black. The sheets have holes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

4
COTY
Business
Jersey City, NJ
Dec 8, 2011

Perfect business and leisure getaway

Great experience. very courteous staff and professional touch in all aspects of my stay there. The location is also perfect and relevant for businees trips as well as pleasure and leisure travels. Fast connection to downtown SFO and other nearby bay area cities. In order to ensure a better consumers' satisfaction, it is of great value to consider adjoining a fully separate and convenient cafeteria.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

TRY DINNER BUFFET MADE UP OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE MENUS

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

3
jim.l
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Nov 27, 2011

family getaway

it was the cheapest hotel near the airport that offered a free airport shuttle and "breakfast." Needless to say, you get what you pay for. The staff was very nice and the room was.....

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

4
Likes utility over style
Business
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Nov 15, 2011

Pleasantly suprised

I usually have low expectations when getting some place cheap just for a stay over. Given some of the reviews, I expected to have some problem or another. However, the shuttle showed up (at 1 am), the desk was fast and friendly (both getting in and out the next day), the room was clean, nothing was broken, everything worked (microwave, TV, wireless internet). Yes, they had cheap shampoo (I bring my own) and the free breakfast is quite meager, but I did not expect a real breakfast here. But definitely served my needs of getting from the airport, reasonable room to crash for the night, and then to the BART station for my meetings downtown the next day.

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

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

1
Helloaustin
Business
Austin, TX, USA
Nov 6, 2011

Poor service no refund

Not happy with hotel after looking the place over staff still would not refund my money asked manager to call never called me back . So guess you could say I payed not to stay at this Howard Johnson.

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

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Express Inn South San Francisco SFO

Reviewer score

4
Jimbo80
San Francisco, CA, USA
Nov 4, 2011

Very good value

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was average. It was a good value as I spent little time at the motel.

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