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Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

2 stars
351 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842-6309
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
53 reviews
Surprised and pleased.

Will return. Quiet, clean and back from the road. Good value. See full review

  • RRick
  • Oct 3, 2011
Weekend Sept 20

We had a short stay at the hotel and if we had know it was so nice, the hotel and area we would... See full review

  • nantony
  • Aug 22, 2011
Value property with renovated guest rooms, Wi-Fi near downtown Newport
The Howard Johnson Inn Newport Area/Middletown has recently renovated guest rooms. The hotel boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center. The hotel offers guests free high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry services (fees apply), a video game area and airport shuttle (fees apply). The hotel welcomes pets (fees apply) and sits within walking distance to shops and restaurants. A family restaurant is attached to the lobby of the Howard Johnson Inn Newport Area/Middletown. Business guests make use of the business center and in-room work area.

 

Highlights
  • Business center
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Rooms
The Howard Johnson Inn Newport Area/Middletown has recently renovated guest rooms with a soft and warm color palette of creams, greens and earth tones. Rooms boast beds with thicker mattresses and crisp white linens. All accommodations have free high-speed Wi-Fi with remote printing, in-room safe and coffee maker, TV with free HBO, pay-per-view movies, two phones and a clock radio with alarm. Guests work at the large desk. Bathrooms have massage showerheads and hairdryers. Deluxe rooms have a microwave and mini-fridge, a welcome snack and deluxe bathroom products.

Features
The Howard Johnson Inn Newport Area/Middletown is located next to a shopping center with more than 80 stores and restaurants. It also sits just a few miles from downtown Newport and other area attractions like the mansions along Bellevue Avenue and Tennis Hall of Fame. The hotel boasts a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center. Guests dine at the adjacent family restaurant (and enjoy a discount at lunch and dinner) or read the complimentary newspaper each morning while enjoying in-room coffee. The Howard Johnson Inn Newport Area/Middletown offers guest laundry facilities (fees apply), a video game area and business center. On-site parking is free. The hotel welcomes pets in some rooms (fees apply).

 

Transportation
  • T.F. Green International Airport (16.2 mi/26.1 km)
  • Logan International Airport Boston (60.7 mi/97.8 km)
  • Airport shuttle (fees apply)

 

Attractions
  • Newport Vineyards (1.6 mi/2.7 km)
  • Bowen's Wharf (2.1 mi/3.4km)
  • Tennis Hall of Fame (2.2 mi/3.6 km)
  • Cliff Walk (2.3 mi/3.7 km)

 

Business
  • Business center
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi

Hotel Map

351 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842-6309

Area description
Business district, Entertainment district, Financial district, Shopping district, Theatre district, Expressway

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bus Parking
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Copy Service
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Game Room
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Heated Pool
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Jacuzzi
  • Maid Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Modem in Room
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Over Sized Rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Refrigerator
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Sauna
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Terrace
  • Truck Parking
  • TV Remote Control
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wheel Chair Access

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 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 (53)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Overall score

4 / 5
53 out of 53
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.2

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
RRick
Lancaster, PA, USA
Oct 3, 2011

Surprised and pleased.

Will return. Quiet, clean and back from the road. Good value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

2
alankarr
New York, NY, USA
Aug 23, 2011

no working internet

they were apologetic but there was no significant effect to compensate for not providing internet as advertised which significantly affected our trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

5
nantony
Salem, NH
Aug 22, 2011

Weekend Sept 20

We had a short stay at the hotel and if we had know it was so nice, the hotel and area we would have stayed a few days.

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 Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

4
masterchief
new castle pa
Aug 8, 2011

nice hotel good convieinces

good experience, good amenities, nice room everything convienient. But way and I mean WAY overpriced.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

4
Kat
Pennsylvania
Jul 14, 2011

Pleasantly surprised

I haven't stayed at a Howard Johnson's since I was a child so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was clean, comfortable, and the staff was very helpful. I didn't use the pool but those who did said it was lovely. The attached Applebee's was a bonus for late night snacks. The hotel was close enough to Newport to be convenient and far enough away to avoid all Newport's traffic/parking difficulties.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

There are free parking lots if you are visiting the mansions. Wear comfortable shoes and you can access the Cliff Walk from some of them.

Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

5
Stormnzoe
Wilbraham, MA
Jun 20, 2011

Great for our needs

We took a last minute family trip to the beach, and we booked the Howard Johnson's in Middletown, RI. I was traveling with my husband, ten year old and twin 6 year-olds. The building itself, as well as the surrounding "view" is nothing to write home about, however, we were not expecting it to be. Our room was a non-smoking double queen bedroom which was exactly that. I have a very sensitive nose and we got what we asked for. (However, someone on the floor below us was smoking outside our balcony, but simple solution; close the door!) The beds were SUPER COMFORTABLE fluffy mattress pad and super fluffy pillows. So fluffy and wonderful that I am looking into getting a fluffy pad for home!! The room was clean and neat, with a microwave and fridge. It had a convenience sink outside the bathroom which was wonderful when traveling with four other people. The room had free wi-fi which delighted my techie ten year-old and the front desk was more than pleasant when calling for the code. (new code for each device sort of annoying, but did not deter her) Pool area was being renovated, but usable. Again, we were not there to look at it, but to USE it. Nice jacuzzi. Applebee's within stone's throw and speed dial set up to call there for to-go orders- a perk. All in all, fabulous for our needs.

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

Great area to pick up last minute sunscreen or beachchairs!!

Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

4
mom
boston
May 23, 2011

Great place to bring a pet! Very clean

We were looking for a hotel to stay in for our daughter's graduation. This hotel is pet friendly. The room was very clean and quiet. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

3
Brian J
Buffalo, NY
Apr 11, 2011

clean, nice price

basic budget room, clean with easy access. good price with friendly service. liked the idea of 2 sinks in the room, one outside the bathroom area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

4
paula
fall river ma
Apr 11, 2011

friendly and very confortable

the location was great ,the staff very friendly,the room was nice and very confortable with a good view that we enjoyed by sitting out side,we also had good moments at the pool and jacuzi the only down side is that the pool closes at 10pm.it` was a very good trip, and we are planing going back very soon.

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

the nightlife in newport is amazing there is allways something to do ,they have cool bars and pubs where you can enjoy a good meal and listen to music, what ever is your taste for music and food they have it.there is lots options and so litle time to take fully advantage of this amazing city.it is worth to mention the cozy coffee shops where they serve those delicious expressos with a friendly smile.all of this options are close by the hotel howard jonhson which makes everything more convienent.

Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Newport Area/Middletown

Reviewer score

3
mommygraves
Business
crisfield, MD
Apr 6, 2011

not that bad...

not that bad. we drove up from the Eastern Shore of MD, a 12 hour trip for business. we took our 4 week old son with us (my husband and I). we got there at around 9:30PM. they tell my husband, while the baby is crying from being in the car for 12 hours), that the room we were supposed to get wasn't clean (at 10PM?) and they didnt have any more king deluxe rooms like we paid for in advance. instead they said they were gonna give us one of the newly renovated rooms (whoop de doo), which was 2 Queen beds. nothing spectacular whatsoever. there was a balcony, but it looked out towards the other rooms. ground floor. so we paid for a king deluxe and we got a 2 queen bed room instead. nice. the amentities were nice (basket with water and cereal bars for morning)and the shower was nice...although i had to kill 2 spiders at 3AM (eww) and the walls were so thin i could hear the conversation of our neighbors. im sure they werent happy with our son who cried at 3AM either. Next time i will pay an extra 20 bucks and stay at the hyatt.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

there is an applebees attached to the front of the hotel and speed dial on the phone for ordering. there is also a christmass tree shop store and lots of other stores, right next door.

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