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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Arcata

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4700 Valley West Blvd., Arcata, CA 95521
Ranked #4 of 10 hotels in Arcata
3.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Arcata
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Lacey, Washington
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

When we pulled in we were met by Jim who was the friendlist front desk clerk we've ever met! Even though the hotel was fully booked, everyone was friendly and helpful! Rooms were nice with coffee pot and microwave. Fitness room consisted of a treadmill(goes up to 12mph!) And a bike, and a cable system gym capable of lat pulldowns... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I've stayed here several times over the past few years. It's always clean & well-kept. It's completely non-smoking. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I'll stay here next time I'm in Arcata!

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California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Myself, my husband, and our three children just got back from our stay here. How it was represented online is exactly how it was! The property was very clean, our room was very clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. My kids were thrilled about being able to swim in March and it seemed very clean and well kept.... More

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Auburn, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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people found this review helpful

For a fairly spartan, no frills, clean place to sleep.... it did its job. The breakfast was a little dissappointing. A single waffle maker (3 min per waffle) doesn't keep up if there are more than 6 people in the breakfast area, bagels and cereal, but the only protein choice is a hard boiled egg. No peanut butter, meat, or... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

The rooms at this hotel are spacious & clean with every amenity one could ask for; microwave, ironing board, swimming pool, exercise room, and an excellent breakfast, all for very reasonable prices.

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Perth, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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Not having stayed at a Howard Johnson before (we are not from the USA) I was interested to experience a hotel in this "chain". This appeared to be a standard "middle of the road" accommodation 2 x storey. Although we booked a king-room we were initially provided a standard queen/double. When this was pointed out to the staff member on... More

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California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

I've stayed at this Howard Johnson's Express a number of times. Unfortunately, it seems to be slipping some in overall quality and maintenance. The internet is incredibly slow and you have to sign in each time after your computer has been to sleep. And, to sign in you have to walk into the hall to get an adequate signal. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

Husband and I stayed for one night, I booked online the day before and with a AAA rate paid $85 (including taxes) for a King bed room with fridge and microwave and coffee maker. It is located in "motel alley" just off Highway 101 but you are not close enough to be bothered by freeway noise. Motel 6 across the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

Booked a King Size Suite in April for an October reservation. Was informed when arrived no rooms with Suite or King size bed available. Given standard room, but still charged for King Sized Suite. I asked the desk clerk to check with manager why being charged at King Size Suite rate. No response from clerk or manager. I cannot recommend... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

It has your standard fare. but man this internet crawls. Is it to much to ask for a webpage to load in a couple of seconds?

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Address: 4700 Valley West Blvd., Arcata, CA 95521
Price range (per night):* INR3,734 - 6,130

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