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Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego

2.0 of 5
1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
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Ranked #210 of 246 hotels in San Diego
2.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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eyam
Tutbury, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We got this hotel at less than $40 a night so we were happy with our stay. Rooms clean but tired. Staff very helpful especially Jose. Bus 88 outside hotel will take you to old town where you can pick up tram for downtown area. $5 all day ticket for bus and tram. Not alot of places to eat around... More

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wendy l
San Diego, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

me and my boyfriend for night we stay Room 310 Trouble clean bathtub is very nasty look like is not clean from four five days. Bath towel quality is not stander for Howard Johnson when we sleep same thing crawling on my legs we found is the bed bugs Crawling on under my pillow other side bed to me went... More

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Tim_Messer
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Overall I liked this motel much more than others here. The room was clean and quiet and the furniture was good. Bathroom was fine. WiFi was free and worked well. Room corridors are external. On-site vending machines are reasonably priced. The clerk refused to accept my coupon claiming that the room rate was already discounted enough. He also asked me... More

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Kitty904
Chula Vista, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Upon entering the Lobby, you will see a life sized statue of Hulk Hogan with tattered clothes. I'm sure it was cute at one time. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. The rooms are in dire need of some TLC. When I went into the bathroom, there were dark splatters on the wall, I have no idea what it... More

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HOJOHC, General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to write a review for us. I apologize that your experience was anything less than satisfying. Our goal is to not only meet the needs of each and every guest we serve, but to exceed your expectations to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Please know that... More

missymoo85
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

The hotel rooms were pretty clean ans spacious. The outside is quite shabby and could probably doing with being tidied up a little. We were right on the top floor and the whole place felt a little wonky, particularly when walking along landing to the room. It is quite noisy due to the highway but I am guessing most of... More

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HOJOHC, General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego, responded to this review
25 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to write a review regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Our hotel has just recently gone under new management change and is very pleased to see you enjoyed your stay. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response by continuing to... More

Herby S
Sammamish, wa
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I don't know if it was just our room, or they've improved recently, but our stay wasn't that bad. We went in and the first thing I did was to check the reviews for the hotel AFTER we were in the room (yes, that was bad planning). But after seeing the nasty reviews I was puzzled. Actually, the front desk... More

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John E
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

To begin with, we have previously stayed at Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8 establishments and generally spend about 3 weeks a year on extended vacations. Unfortunately, we had numerous problems with the Howard Johnson Express located at Hotel Circle in San Diego, and I had to contact the Corporate Office to get some resolution. We booked our hotel through... More

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Misscer99
Chino
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Don't stay in room 315- BED BUGS! Room 315 appeared to be like a normal dirty cheap motel (wish we would have spent the extra $20 for a better motel- or at least only paid Motel 6 prices.) Then my husband had bug bites all over him when he woke up. He went to the doctors yesterday because the bites... More

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mperaji
Riverside, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

The hotel has the necessities but dont come with high expectations. It is gross! Didnt like it at all. Very ghetto. The rooms are small. Bed sheets just creep you out. I would NOT recommend this hotel! More

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chuck5519
Santa Barbara, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

When I checked in, I was first placed to a single bed room that smelled heavily of pot. The people next door to that room are to blame were going in and out, slamming the door. I asked to change rooms...and I'm pretty sure I was placed to a room next to hookers, but it smelled better and was quiet.... More

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