$40 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 23, 2013 Check-out: May 24, 2013

Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

2 stars
1932 Cleveland Rd - Rt 6, Sandusky, OH 44870
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.5
out of 5
64 reviews
family get away

Great place to stay for the price. Close to Cedar Point. Will stay again. See full review

  • familytrips
  • Oct 2, 2012
a ok

it was what we were looking for. We would recommend this hotel to a friend and we plan on sating... See full review

  • CWKT
  • Jun 2, 2012
Stay close to Cedar Point at budget hotel with free breakfast
Guests at Howard Johnson Express - Sandusky Park N. Entrance get free continental breakfast daily, free in-room Wi-Fi and a budget-friendly location that's as close as it gets to Sandusky's favorite theme parks. Castaway Bay is within walking distance, and Cedar Point Amusement Park is just down the causeway from the hotel. Guests at this Sandusky Howard Johnson also enjoy free parking, free newspaper, cable TV with HBO and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
Highlights
  • Walk to Castaway Bay or take the three-mile drive down the causeway to Cedar Point
  • Save with free continental breakfast served daily
  • Swim in the heated outdoor pool
  • Cruise the Internet for free with in-room wireless Internet access
Location
Howard Johnson Express - Sandusky Park N. Entrance is directly across the street from the entrance to Cedar Point Causeway, which leads to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Castaway Bay is within walking distance. 
Rooms
This Sandusky Howard Johnson Express offers free Wi-Fi access in every guest room. Simple, traditional style prevails in rooms that also include 25-inch cable TV with HBO, free local calls, a dataport phone with message alert and wake-up call system, coffee- maker and free newspaper. Smoking, nonsmoking rooms and connecting rooms are available.
Features
Start with a free continental Rise'n Dine breakfast each morning at Howard Johnson Express - Sandusky Park N. Entrance before heading out to nearby Cedar Point or Castaway Cay. For more dining variety, T.G.I. Friday's, Red Lobster and Perkins Pancake House are all located near the hotel.
Transportation
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (51.5 mi/82.8 km)
  • Toledo Express Airport (68.4 mi/110 km)
Attractions
  • Castaway Bay (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • Cedar Point Amusement Park (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • Marblehead Lighthouse (22 mi/35.4 km)
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland (63.1 mi/102 km)
  • Toledo Zoo (63.9 mi/103 km)
Business
Free in-room wireless Internet access is available.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Heated pool
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Security
Wake-up service
FAX
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Wheel chair access
Accessible parking
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Microwave
TV remote control
Cribs available
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

41.4414 -82.6821
Area description
Entertainment district

Nearby points of interest

  • Cedar Point Amusement Park: 2.9 mi

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.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (64)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Overall score

2.5 / 5
64 out of 64
Amenities:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
2.8
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2.6
Location:
4.2
Value:
3

50% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
USA
Aug 6, 2008

take your chances

we checked in at 3:30am to a dark room.why? because the light was not plugged in to the wall switch. to do that i needed to crawl under a desk. but first i had to find another light at an opposite end of the room. For Me that is difficult I Have Night Blindness. the room was small with 1 dbl bed a very tight bathroom [i'm a size 3]my son is 6'185lbs just about had to jump in the tub to close the door.but that's not so bad. we were there to go to ceder point.at 9:15am i visited what they refered to as a breakfast bar a dismal selection of dry cereal. i left ..when we returned at 4:45pm our maid had decided that our entire room did not need to be done!!!!so she left some towels by the door and that was that. you see my son had left his backpack ontop of the bedspread,policy is to not touch a bed that has anything on it. o.k. I can deal with that. but to ignore used towels,trash, used coffee pot,no refills for the coffee pot,night tables had glasses from the morning still on them. we checked out somewhere between 10:30 and 11:15pm that same day. A HOTEL HAS ONE RESPONSIBILTY. TO PROVIDE A CLEAN ROOM....SO, that's my tail of my stay at Howard Johnsons in Sandusky Ohio.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Philadelphia, PA
Jun 28, 2007

Worst hotel stay EVER

At check -in the room was not ready. No towels, soap, or remote in the room at check in. we were under the inpression that all rooms had friderators in them and some type of sitting area, but only some rooms had them. Hotel staff (front desk) were very unfriendly and un helpful.

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

Cedarpoint

Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Xenia, Ohio
May 28, 2009

not that good

Stayed in what looked like one of their dumpiest rooms. T.V. recepttion was horrible on all stations. Room did not smell real clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
louisville, ca
Aug 12, 2009

Go ahead and pass

While this location had a great location (right next to the Cedar Point Causeway), it was not good in everything else. The rooms smelled like must and mildew. The alarm clock didn't work and the front desk did not provide the wake up call that was requested. If you are looking for a bed to sleep in and nothing else, then stay here. And I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
angier332
boardman ohio
Sep 20, 2009

wouldnt stay again

place needs renovated really bad. the room was clean but i woke up with bugs on my feet. and had bite marks.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Cleveland, OH
May 20, 2010

No Communication - Won't Stay Again

My plans changed and I attempted to contact the hotel to see if I could switch the dates of my stay. I called and no one ever answered. They had no voice mail. I tried sending them a fax and it would not go through. I contacted the corporate offices and they said they couldn't help me. [...]I will not make any reservations at this hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Mrs DEE
Champaign il
Jun 14, 2010

Nasty Hotel

Well when we got there it looked scary from the outside because it was right next to an abandoned mcdonalds it doesn't look appaelling at all.... we got in the room and the air wasn't working it felt like a fan the whole time we were there 3 days.... the room was in need of an update and bathroom as well... it had rust and grim all over the bath tub.... But the location was great thats about it.... Cereal for the breakfast!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
cincinnati, ohio
Jun 6, 2010

vacation that went bad from start

that was not a hotel, it was a motel. everything was small. im 6'3 and sleeping with my wife in a twin size bed for a week. on the web site it stated double bed. but it was only one bed. they said you have to check two beds, not double bed. what in the hell is a double bed? when I go buy a bed it is only four sizes: 1.twin 2.full 3.queen 4.king. and the rooms that we rented was motel size romms. my wife was not happy at all. they pack up the breakfast at 9am. i guest you get what you pay for. [...]

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 Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
west seneca new york
Jul 6, 2010

Horrible stay

Very unhappy, felt dirty, water backed onto feet in shower, sink did not drain, previous guest hair in tub, toothpaste spray left on mirror from previous guest, rug was so dirty our feet were black, beds were way to worn in, no extra pillows in room, cushions on chairs in room very soiled, chips left in side of chair, very poor cleaning. Will NEVER stay again in HJ hotel or motel. [...]We left a day/night early due to the above.

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

do not stay at HJ express on Cleveland at Cedar Point Dr. HORRIBLE! We left day early. I was throughly disgusted.

Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
katrinaj
sioux city, ia
Jul 9, 2010

bad

where i come from howard johnsons is a fairly nice place to stay.not in sandusky! my family and i take a trip every year. this was the worst experince ever! we had to move to a different room @ 11:00pm because the heat was unbearable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
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