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Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario

1.5 of 5
150 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario L4N 1B2, Canada
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Ranked #17 of 20 hotels in Barrie
2.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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canoerod
Miramichi, Canada
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This is certainly one one the worst motels and experiences I have had at one. The staff took 35 minutes at first to book in, then the room we were given smelled like someone had puked in it, the smell of cleaning fliuds was so strong I was upset in the stomach. I was offered a second upgraded room ,... More

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Jesse J
Brampton, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Best price in Barrie to stay for a night. Clean rooms and you cannot go wrong with the attractions all around the hotel. Minutes to downtown and nicer than most hotels in the area. Internet, tv and complimentary breakfast in the morning , Recommended !!!! More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
13 September 2011

Thank you for your kind review! We hope that you will come to stay with us again in the future. More

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Ellen R
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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Being a non-smoking couple, and noticing prevalent signage of this being a non-smoking hotel, the first thing that sparked our uncertainty about staying here, was the strong smell of smoke in the hotel office. When we inquired about this being a non-smoking building, the staff at the front desk reassured us that smoking was allowed outside only. He offered to... More

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casey224
stouffville
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

This extremely affordable hotel surpassed my expectations by being extremely comfortable and clean. Hotel staff was excellent with helping us find the local attractions we had come to see, and were happy to help us in any other way they could. Will never use another hotel in barrie. i would suggest this one to anyone who needs a spot to... More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
12 September 2011

Thank you for your kind review, I am glad that your stay was enjoyable. It seems that you found the new renovations to be favorable. We always try to give our best service at competitive rates. The staff and myself hope to see you again soon. More

Veronica L
Welland, Canada
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

This was the worst hotel I have ever seen or stayed in. The room was filthy, the sheets and bedding were stained and I am certain they weren't laundered. Every hotel was booked for the CMT festival or I would have sacrificed the booking and been long gone... The staff were rude and dismissive as well. This experience was horrendous! More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
12 September 2011

First of all, thank you for your review. I am sorry that your stay with us was not ideal. If there was a problem with the cleanliness of the room, we would have been happy to change it right away. We are however, working on improving the quality of our cleaning staff, and are renovating our rooms so mishaps like... More

Lilfoo
Barrie, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

The breakfast was great, and everything is very tidy in a room. The stuff is very helpful and friendly. The only problem is that my room was for non-smokers, but I still felt smoke. More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
12 September 2011

First of all, thank you for your kind words. However, I am sorry that your room had a smokey smell, the last users of the room most likely smoked outside the room, and brought the smell in with them. In the future please let us know as soon as you find a problem with the room and we will correct... More

Kakui111
St. Catharines, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Any BAD review here is legit. If this is the last hotel in Barrie, DO NOT stay there(which it probably will be since they turn away business). I attempted to stay at this hotel in june 2011. I had stayed there before, while visiting a friend. It is not the best place (was always kinda dirty), but convenient. I booked... More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
13 September 2011

I am sorry to hear that you had such difficulties when trying to stay with us. It is possible that there was a mishap between the reservation office and the main office that would have caused a misfile or such that would require the clerk to restart the booking from scratch. I am also sorry that you were refused a... More

maritimeexplorer
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
72 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Most of the reviews I have written for Trip Advisor are positive in nature; intended to identify a hidden gem or confirm why a place has such a high rating. Rarely is a negative review of much use because there are already so many good places identified by fellow travelers, but occasionally a place is so bad that there is... More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
12 September 2011

We are sorry that your first stay with Howard Johnson Barrie was not satisfactory. We have taken your comments on the state of the grounds seriously, and you may be happy to hear that extensive renovations on the property are underway. We hope that you return once again to see how your advice has helped us improve. More

kdpatterson
Huntsville, Canada
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2011
5
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for 2 nights on business. Had booked on line for a cheap rate . The room was AWFUL - - -it was tiny, the carpet was filty and stained, the windows wire filthy, all of the door handles and door frames were crusty. There was even a phone number written in big , black numerals on the... More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
29 June 2011

I am sorry that your first experience with us was not satisfactory. While our cleaning staff works hard to make sure that each room is above expectations, I assume that the first room you were given was not cleaned by mistake. I am happy to hear that you were transferred to a proper room. We have taken your points about... More

60745Nick
Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very affordable, conveniently located, clean and quiet hotel. Comfortable bed, good TV, and nice front desk people. Hotel offers coffee and bagels in the morning in the lobby, so no need to scrounge looking for first cup. Walking distance to a good Chinese buffet restaurant. All in all, I would definitely go there again, in fact, I... More

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B.J., General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn Barrie Ontario, responded to this review
29 June 2011

Thank you for your positive review, it is much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again! More

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