$62 Avg/night
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Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

2 stars
3333 Ramada Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.5
out of 5
11 reviews
Didn't know what to think

This hotel I was a little skeptical but other than the outdated room decor we were very pleased... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Dec 7, 2008
Great Place for a Reunion

Family reunion was wonderful as they provided us with a room where we could gather and visit... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Aug 3, 2008
The Howard Johnson Riverside Inn is a Full Service Hotel With Grand Islands Largest Convention Space. We Feature 175 Spacious Sleeping Rooms, 6 Deluxe Suites, End Zone Sports Bar, Dennys restaurant are conveniently located inside our property. All adult paying guests will receive a 4.00 USD voucher to be used at Dennys for a 4.00 USD breakfast or used to discount the price of any meal at Dennys. Enjoy our Large Indoor Pool and Whirlpool, Fitness Center, Business Center with Free High Speed Wireless Internet. All Rooms Have Coffee Makers, Iron/Ironing Boards, Hair Dryers and Data Ports. Working Travelers Should Be Sure to Request a Room with Free High Speed Internet. 177 Guest Rooms, 5 Suites and Honeymoon Suite w/Hot Tub, Full Convention Center and Catering Service, Courtyard, New Fitness Center, Game Room, Guest Laundry, Dry Cleaning Service, Refrigerator and Microwave Upon Request, Cable TV with HBO and ESPN, Free Local Calls and 800 Access, In-Room Coffee Pots and Hair dryers, Accessible Rooms Available, Located Conveniently in Grand Island, Complimentary Newspaper Dogs only allowed. 10 dollars per dog per night

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
General
Air conditioned
Pets allowed
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Heated pool
Exercise gym
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Guest laundromat
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
FAX
Conference facilities
Overhead projector
Audio visual equipment
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
RV or truck parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Accessible parking
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Microwave
Over sized rooms
TV remote control
Cribs available
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

40.8875 -98.3435
Area description
Downtown

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 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 Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Overall score

2.5 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3.2
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.1

45% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
stayed but not again
Grand Rapids, MI
Sep 14, 2012

Free Breakfast HAHAHAHAHAHA

Since Denny's opened in July 2012, They can no longer serve food. The coupon I was traveling with came out in August, but they said it was old. It said free hot cafe breakfast as well as their web site says free breackfasst. When in fact they give you a $4 off voucher to eat at Denny's. There are 4 things on menu for $4, but that doesn't cover coffee. Bait & switch. Sign on back wall of desk states the will remove safe charge from bill @ checkout. When I asked them to do so She said that they don't charge unless the come in & open it for you. Safe requires a credit card. I won't stay here again. Even Super * waffles are better that Denny's greasy breakfasts.

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

Reviewer score

3
Professor of travel
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Apr 23, 2012

Need to improve

Poor selection of food for breakfast. Rooms were ok but staff was not very helpful when asked to assit. Very poor seating for breakfast.

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

Reviewer score

3
Grandma Bon
Lakewood, Co
May 30, 2011

Good Value for the money

The motel had some issues but nothing terrible. We never did find the elevator but the stairs were right by the door to our car. We met our daughter there and our rooms were in a quite area and together. Would have liked to have one of those doors between the rooms but it worked. Really liked the hot breakfast, choice of 3 different breakfasts. The pool was very nice and not too busy but no kids in the hot pool under 12? I am afraid it was the babies 1st pool experience and he was in the hot pool. For the price it was clean and the air conditioning worked and there was hot water. Good Value.

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

Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer. Close by and very interesting. Lots of information on prairie life given by the docents on site. Beautiful grounds.

Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

1
pyro girl
Glenwood, IA
Sep 25, 2010

sub standard

It felt like we were at a motel 6! lack of services, refridgerator broken, crack in tub, tub clogged, phone rang 3 times with no one on other end (found out from other guest that there phone did the same) had to get my own pillows due to no staff at 10pm. tape on the wall, no parking available, poor to no internet connection, missing a chair in the room (for the desk). I have already told friends to NOT stay at Howard Johnson, we travel to Grand Island twice a year, this was the first and last time we will stay at HOJO! VERY UNSATISFIED!

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

Texas T Bone was AWESOME

Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

1
Confam
St Paul MN
Jul 3, 2010

What is that smell

The room smelled of mold and mildew . The bathroom also showed signs of a water leak . Staff at checkout in morning (when I told them of the odor)did not seem to really care . Will not stay in a Howard Johnson again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Casper, WY
Sep 20, 2009

Disappointed

The staff was not so much unfriendly as they were indifferent. The bathroom floor hadn't been thoroughly swept; there were dust balls and hair snippings on the floor behind the bathroom door. The tub faucets didn't feel like they were attached to anything behind the tub enclosure. The front desk give us 2 tickets for their complementary breakfast. The cashier in the restaurant asked what we'd like to drink and what kind of toast we wanted. After ten minutes, they brought out a little plate with a slice of toast, two link sausages, and a scrambled egg (maybe an egg and a half). Given the reputation of Howard Johnson's, we were quite disappointed. This was the worst motel we stayed in on our entire trip.

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

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Nebraska
Sep 2, 2009

average

It is an "okay" motel, my biggest complaint was housekeeping didn't replenish the coffee packet after my first morning there so the second morning I wasn't able to make my morning coffee.

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

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Johnstown
Dec 7, 2008

Didn't know what to think

This hotel I was a little skeptical but other than the outdated room decor we were very pleased with our two night stay, and would stay there again, we didn't eat in the cafe but it was busy when we viewed it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
USA
Sep 1, 2008

My review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

My experience was EXTREMELY HORRIBLE, AS BAD AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN, NON-EXCUSABLE, NOISE LEVEL UNACCEPTABLE WITH A BAND PLAYING UNTIL 12:30 FOR A WEDDING RECEPTION, TERRIBLE SMELL OF GLUE AS A RUG WAS BEING REPLACED IN THE HALLWAY. AS A RESULT OF THIS EXPERIENCE WE WILL NEVER STAY IN A HOWARD JOHNSON MOTEL OR DO BUSINESS WITH YOUR INTERNET SERVICE FOR FEAR OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN. NOONE SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE THIS.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Marengo, IA
Aug 3, 2008

Great Place for a Reunion

Family reunion was wonderful as they provided us with a room where we could gather and visit without being in the mainstream of the other hotel guests. Restarant staff was fabulous. Great place for kids to swim and good game room. Conveniently located with eash access to many outside amenities.

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