Howard Johnson Express Inn Reviews (Jamaica, New York)

Good value for money!!

A traveler

Travelocity.com

October 10, 2011

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Hotel fit my needs to a T. Close proximity to JFK. Very resonable rate. Accommodations were comfortable. Staff most helpful. Free transport to/from JFK was timely. I'll stay here again for sure

neat!

A traveler

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July 26, 2011

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although a little far, everything was excellent. I bragged about it to my co-workers, it was awesome.

the hotel was is a getto area

A traveler

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June 15, 2011

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The room I was in had a kingsize bed ,but the room was too small. The television was small and outdated and the cable sucked;also we had to constantly request a micro-wave and a small frig for our room which we did get after the 4th day we were ...Read more

Close to JFK, good value, and free shuttle

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April 13, 2011

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If you just need a no frills place to stay close to JFK and want a free shuttle, this Howard Johnsons worked out fine and the staff were nice. (Please see important notes on shuttle service below this review along with a pdf of JFK airtrain.) ...Read more If you just need a no frills place to stay close to JFK and want a free shuttle, this Howard Johnsons worked out fine and the staff were nice. (Please see important notes on shuttle service below this review along with a pdf of JFK airtrain.) Travelocity gave me an excellent selection of choices in the area which was good considering I was booking same day and availability was disappearing. Since I just needed a place to crash overnight to continue my trip, my top priorities were affordable, clean, and free shuttle. The Howard Johnsons accomplished all three and a bit more – free internet. Here are the bullet points: • Staff was friendly, the shuttle people were very efficient and the morning drop off worked out great. I think shuttle service stops at 11pm so you may want to double check if arriving late. A cab will cost you around $20 bucks. • Make sure you schedule your morning JFK drop off shuttle the day before you check-out. • My room was recently updated with a new bathroom • Room was clean but I was in a basement room with view of the underside of the shuttle out my window. It was late, I didn't care. • Only restaurant nearby was Burger King. The area was a bit sketchy but not too bad. There are several other restaurant menus in the lobby that will deliver. • Seemed there was a 24 hr security person at the front which was good. • Free internet • Your basic free hotel breakfast - apple/banana cereal • The room was quieter than I thought it would be given my location For a short layover, this Ho Jo's was all I needed and Travelocity came through with a price that was well worth avoiding an overnight in an airport chair. Please be aware that although the shuttle will drop you off right at your gate for departure, when you arrive at JFK you may have a long walk through a maze of hallways to get to the Airtrain which will take you to the hotel shuttle area (Federal Circle) at JFK. This is how it works... when you get off the plane, follow signs for the airtrain Close

The worst hotel I ever stayed in.

A traveler

Travelocity.com

February 7, 2011

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Please do not recommend this hotel EVER!! We've booked this hotel for the proximity to JFK and after a long oversees flight looked forward to a good night's rest. What we found was a dirty, noisy room no help with the luggage( elevator was out of ...Read more

A Hotel to avoid.

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October 16, 2010

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The worst experience during our years of travels both in US and overseas. The " non smoking' room smelled nicotine. The drapes were filthy.No hot water in shower. The staff totally ignored our request for a second bar of soap. The 5a.m. wake-up ...Read more

A Hotel to avoid.

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October 15, 2010

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The worst experience during our years of travels both in US and overseas. The " non smoking' room smelled nicotine. The drapes were filthy.No hot water in shower. The staff totally ignored our request for a second bar of soap. The 5a.m. wake-up call ...Read more

OK for the price

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October 12, 2010

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For the price I paid, it was ok. I liked the complimentary shuttle to & from the airport and the driver went the extra mile. I also liked that it had a complimentary breakfast. It was close to the bus stop that took us to Jamaica station where ...Read more

OK for the price

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October 11, 2010

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For the price I paid, it was ok. I liked the complimentary shuttle to & from the airport and the driver went the extra mile. I also liked that it had a complimentary breakfast. It was close to the bus stop that took us to Jamaica station where we ...Read more

It was decent

A traveler

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December 17, 2009

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I must say, I grew up in this neighborhood. I was very surprised to see that they were able to fit a 71 room hotel right on a corner square of what used to be just an empty lot for many, many years. I have to give them their just due, only because ...Read more

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Good value for money!!

neat!

the hotel was is a getto area

Close to JFK, good value, and free shuttle

The worst hotel I ever stayed in.

A Hotel to avoid.

A Hotel to avoid.

OK for the price

OK for the price

It was decent

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Good value for money!!

neat!

the hotel was is a getto area

Close to JFK, good value, and free shuttle

The worst hotel I ever stayed in.

A Hotel to avoid.

A Hotel to avoid.

OK for the price

OK for the price

It was decent

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