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Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

2 stars
3333 Ramada Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
9 reviews
Good Value for the money

The motel had some issues but nothing terrible. We never did find the elevator but the stairs were... See full review

  • Grandma Bon
  • May 30, 2011
Disappointed

The staff was not so much unfriendly as they were indifferent. The bathroom floor hadn't been... See full review

  • AJ
  • Sep 20, 2009
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 FREE HOT BREAKFAST Tiki Lounge, The Garden Cafe and Bakery are Conveniently Located Inside Our Property. 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 Hi-speed Internet in Guest Rooms Free Local Calls and 800 # Access In Room Coffee Pots and Hairdryers Handicap Accessible Rooms Available Located Conveniently in Grand Island Complimentary Newspaper NO CATS ALLOWED PET FEE $10 PER

Hotel Map

3333 Ramada Road, Grand Island, NE 68801

Area description
Downtown, Expressway

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bus Parking
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Copy Service
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Heated Pool
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Truck Parking
  • TV Remote Control
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
4:00 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 (9)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Overall score

2.7 / 5
9 out of 9
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.1
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
4
Value:
3.1

56% would recommend to a friend.

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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
AJ
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
MH
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
Connie
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
Betty
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
Sam
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
Review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Reviewer score

4
don
Business
USA
Jun 13, 2007

My review of Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE

Great staff at all levels. Nothing outstanding, but nothing bad ether.

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

Business

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