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Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego

2.0 of 5
1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108 (Mission Valley / Hotel Circle)
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Mesa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

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San Diego, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I came in on work and Howard Johnsons are usually quite good for the price. Not this one! The name got me in and the hotel will keep me out, for good. The bed was caving in, the internet did not work at all, the elevator is out of order??? On a 4 story property!! The staff was great but... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I've been visiting San Diego on a yearly basis since I was young, this time around I was visiting for a job interview. Despite my protest my dad and I decided to try a new hotel (at least new to us). It was cheap and it wasn't exactly like I was going to be in the room much anyway. After... More

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Glendale
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This hotel is old and need of a serious upgrade. The beds were lumpy and the sheets were scratchy.It has a very tired look to the rooms.The staff was nice and helpful.We paid for three rooms as we were there for my dads funeral so the price was right.The location was perfect for our needs.

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Bethesda
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Folks running the motel are trying their best; older facility; location, while very near downtown, is noisy and a little sketchy; amenities better than some other same-priced motels (e.g., complementary shampoo, coffee service in room, refrigerator and microwave in room, modest continental breakfast, daily maid service etc.); some excellent staff, some unfriendly; got a good room assignment (near office and... More

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Gillette
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I've made several trips to San Diego in the last few months and have tried out many of the hotels in this area. This place is clean, with free parking, free wi-fi, and free parking. There is also a microwave and refrigerator in the room.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

We only paid $55 so we weren't expecting much, but it was pretty bad. The walkway/ balcony was really slanted when we were heading to our room. As we opened the doors up, it smelled musty. All furniture had large dings in it, the chair was missing part of a leg. The sheets were clean but the floor turned our... More

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Howard Johnson San Diego
Address: 1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
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Region: United States > California > San Diego > Mission Valley / Hotel Circle
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Business Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #227 of 271 hotels in San Diego
Price range (per night): INR2,854 - 7,244
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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