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Howard Johnson South Portland – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
675 Main Street, US Highway 1, South Portland, ME 04106
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Ranked #6 of 12 hotels in South Portland
3.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
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Gainesville, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Stay out of Portland”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This overpriced motel is right at home among all the other overpriced motels in Portland. Their prices range widely, even as you stand at counter and hear room rates as people check in. The lobby is shabby, the staff is surly, and the motel appears to be a grab-the-money-while-you-can operation. Unless you have an unlimited budget and can afford an upscale B&B downtown (as in $300+), I suggest you investigate your options away from the city. The locals tell me that Portland commerce in general is like this. Maine is such a lovely state, but Portland left a bad taste in my mouth.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Bangor, Maine
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice hotel and great price!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My recent stay at this property was a wonderful experience. My room was spotless and clean. My experience here was terrific. Excellent hotel and great customer service..

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Good for the price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We paid $55 per night and for the price, can't complain. Some things to note - air con is loud, so will annoy some people. Old coffee bag in pot and m and m on the floor, dusty mirror. But the bathroom was spotless. Car parking out front.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Twin Falls, Idaho
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Not recommended”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

We booked this with hotels.com and looked at all the reviews. They were good at the time we booked it, a few months in advance. About a week before we were to leave, I checked the reviews again and the most recent ones were not good. All had to do with the cleanliness of the room. My in-laws stayed there, although we did not. The bathtub had a ring in it and it didn't get cleaned until they left a note asking them to do so. Also, they requested a refrigerator and they never did get it, but they didn't have to pay for it.
The area is safe and is conveniently located and this is why we chose it for them. But at this time I would recommend staying somewhere else until the management changes or is more concerned with the cleanliness of the rooms.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Comfortable and top-notch service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is conveniently located to I-95 and all the shopping and dining nearby. The room was clean and comfortable and made for a good night's sleep. As a guest there, I stupidly left behind a rather expensive camera in my room. The cleaning crew found it and the hotel manager mailed it to me in Albuquerque. That alone has turned me into a loyal customer. My traveling takes me past Portland at least twice a year. I will stay there again.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 675 Main Street, US Highway 1, South Portland, ME 04106
Price range (per night):* INR3,734 - 7,802

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