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1165 Muskoka Road South | Highway 11 and 169, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1K6, Canada
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Ranked #5 of 5 hotels in Gravenhurst
2.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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“Not pleasant”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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I have never written a hotel review before, but I thought this was warranted. Like some of the previous reviewers, we checked into this Hojo to attend a wedding in town.

Unfortunately, the staff did not ask or mention to us that we were booked in a smoking room (I didn't realize that there still were rooms in hotels where you can smoke). The room reeked of old smoke and our clothes did as well after spending a day there. That alone is enough for me to not come back. But as well, the room was quite dark and hadn't been cleaned properly as there was garbage on the floor. I should have asked for another room, but the hotel was full up anyway.

However, there was nothing wrong with the service we received. Nevertheless, if you have the chance to stay elsewhere in Gravenhurst, you should do so. At the very least, ask for a non-smoking room.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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“Brutal. But you can't beat the price...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011
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Stayed here for a wedding in July. Unfortunately was put in a smoking room but hotel sold out. Room was just horrible - reeked of years of smoke. Old furnishings. Didn't even want to put my stuff down. Dark and felt dirty. Thought we could make a go of it - just a place to sleep but left very early in the morning because we just couldn't take another moment in the room. Only plus side is the cheap rate and the no two night minimum. Might be better on the non-smoking side. Check-in staff pleasant enough

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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This property is not up to HoJo standards. They have obviously done some work on the exterior but the rooms were outdated, the room was not clean, the electrical circuit was hanging out of the wall, and the room reeked of stale smoke and alcohol.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Relaxing atmosphere”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2010
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I want to Gravenhurst Howard Johnson to attend a wedding with a bunch of girlfriends. I have to say I had a great experience. The hotel was clean and the people working there are very polite and accomodating to my needs. I felt that if I needed assistance with something, the staff there were willing to help me with it. As well, the people there were very helpful with offering me directions to get to my wedding! I had a totally awesomke experience and felt like I can go back there!

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“In town for hockey, but will be back”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2010
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person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Howard Johnson in Gravenhurst for a hockey tournament. There was a microwave and fridge in our room, as well as a coffee maker so we didn’t have to get up and ready before we had our morning coffee. The room was a good size, the sheets were clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the bathtub was clean!!(I’ve seen some pretty nasty ones in other hotels.) The hotel is located right in town close to everything. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the areas attractions. I’m thinking about coming back in the summer to see what else this town has to offer.

  • Stayed January 2010
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1165 Muskoka Road South | Highway 11 and 169, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1K6, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR5,684 - 6,409

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