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Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

2 stars
4120 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
11 reviews
very pleased with my stay

we were very pleased with the hotel,the rooms were clean, the mgr.was very nice and extremely... See full review

  • Bill T.
  • Feb 27, 2011
Good stay, good location

Just met all our needs. See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Nov 15, 2010
The Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area hotel offers free 24 hour shuttle service to and from Sky Harbor International Airport with extra charge for extended airport parking, which is one mile away, and is located three miles from downtown Phoenix, Temp ASU and Scottsdale. Plus, contact the hotel directly to book tours to Sedona and the Grand Canyons. This property also offers a very competitive Park Before You Fly Package, where you pay for 1 nights stay and receive a place to park your car for 7 days. There will be an additional charge of 5.00 per day after the 7th day. Plus a free ride to the Phoenix Airport. Please change the Best Available Rate to Packages under the Rate Preference Section to book the Park Before You Fly Package in order to get 7 days of free parking. Guests can enjoy a swim is our outdoor pool and enjoy a Expanded Rise and Dine Buffet from 5.30am until 10am now features hot items and waffles, 3 types of Kellogg Cereal, 3 types of Minute Maid Juices, fresh fruit, Maxwell House fresh coffee, and much more. The hotel Business Center has fax and copy capabilities as well as a computer and printer, and complimentary wireless high speed internet. The hotel offers ice and vending machines, free parking, free local calls, business services, safety deposit box, laundry services, and meeting facilities. Pets are welcome. We ask that your pet be in your control at all times and there is a pet fee of 10 USD per pet. Each room has air conditioning, AM/FM clock radio, coffee/tea maker, free wireless high speed internet, cable television with 75 channels, voice mail, iron/ironing board, hairdryer and telephone and room service. Refrigerator and/or microwave are available in some rooms. The new Phoenix Light Rail is 2 blocks north. With easy access to I-10, one mile away, the Howard Johnson is convenient to downtown Phoenix, Temp ASU, Scottsdale, Arizona Mills, Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Convention Center, US Airways Cent

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE airport shuttle
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Exercise gym
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Security
Wake-up service
FAX
Conference facilities
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Transportation
FREE airport shuttle
Parking
FREE parking
Outdoor parking
RV or truck parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Accessible parking
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Microwave
Over sized rooms
Cribs available
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

33.4517 -111.9928
Area description
Business district

Nearby points of interest

  • Pueblo Grande: 0.6 mi
  • Octane Raceway: 1.1 mi
  • Papago Park: 2.3 mi
  • Arizona Science Center: 2.3 mi
  • Phoenix Zoo: 2.4 mi
  • Desert Botanical Garden: 2.7 mi
  • Phoenix Children's Museum: 4.2 mi
  • The Rosson House: 4.2 mi
  • Chase Field: 4.3 mi
  • Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center: 4.4 mi
  • St. Mary's Basilica: 4.4 mi
  • US Airways Center: 4.5 mi
  • Phoenix Symphony: 4.6 mi
  • Camelback Mountain: 4.6 mi
  • Phoenix Art Museum: 4.8 mi
  • Pueblo Grande: 0.6 mi
  • Octane Raceway: 1.1 mi
  • Papago Park: 2.3 mi
  • Arizona Science Center: 2.3 mi
  • Phoenix Zoo: 2.4 mi
  • Desert Botanical Garden: 2.7 mi
  • Phoenix Children's Museum: 4.2 mi
  • The Rosson House: 4.2 mi
  • Chase Field: 4.3 mi
  • Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center: 4.4 mi
  • St. Mary's Basilica: 4.4 mi
  • US Airways Center: 4.5 mi
  • Phoenix Symphony: 4.6 mi
  • Camelback Mountain: 4.6 mi
  • Phoenix Art Museum: 4.8 mi
  • Wells Fargo History Museum: 4.8 mi
  • Orpheum Theater: 4.8 mi
  • Heard Museum: 4.8 mi
  • Wrigley Mansion: 5.3 mi
  • Phoenix Theatre: 5.4 mi
  • Arizona Capitol Museum: 6 mi
  • South Mountain: 6.7 mi
  • Piestewa Peak: 6.8 mi
  • Phoenix Mountain Preserve: 8.3 mi
  • South Mountain Park: 9 mi
  • America West Arena: 10.5 mi
  • Phoenix - Mesa: 10.6 mi
  • Western Destinations: 11.9 mi
  • Musical Instrument Museum: 15 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (11)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Overall score

2.7 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
2.7
Room cleanliness:
2.9
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.9
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.3

55% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
chipmunk 1980
Fayetteville, NC, USA
Oct 19, 2011

Could be better

The room was not what I expected to be. The tub was not all that clean. The breakfast was not good. The air condition kept me up all night because it was so loud. The internet worked when it wanted to. If I was to go back, I would not stay at that hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

1
Conference Traveler to AZ
Business
Tacoma, WA, USA
Oct 7, 2011

Overnight stay near airport

This is NOT a hotel. I had considered spending the night at the airport. Now I wish I had. Pest management tech was leaving as I walked in. Shampoo had been previously opened. Somewhat sketchy part of town and dead lock was broken. towels not clean and were frayed. Pillows were worn and lumpy foam. TV did not work correctly. Carpet was dirty. Air conditioner about twice as loud as normal. Shuttle to airport however, was great and motel is right on the city bus line. I had stayed at another inexpensive hotel in the area and it was great - not the Hilton - but clean and nice, so I know it can be done.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Marriot Bar has great food.

Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Nogales, AZ
May 27, 2011

getaway

The only bad thing was while cleaning the outside with a blower they got my car all full of dirt. Everything else was good. Like the fact that it was closed enough to every place I planned to visit.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Portland, Oregon
May 25, 2011

Nice Simple Place To Stay

Nice and Quiet, great for the business traveler.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 19, 2011

HoJo Airport -- Convenient Location

We stayed at the hotel only for its airport shuttle, which was very fast, easy and convenient. The rooms need some work and have a lot of drywall damage -- it also looked like our door was kicked in at some point. Staff was friendly and helpful. If you are very picky about your hotels, I would probably pass this one and spend the money for a nicer place, but if you are looking for a good price and convenience, this one will do fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
yakima wa
Mar 10, 2011

lucky nascar was in town

The hotel was the only thing that went right on this trip [...]

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

5
Bill T.
N.S. CANADA
Feb 27, 2011

very pleased with my stay

we were very pleased with the hotel,the rooms were clean, the mgr.was very nice and extremely helpful.The location was close to the rail train and bus stop,The shuttle service to the airport was efficient and no longer than a five minute wait.The continental breakfast was more than expected.just what we were looking for in a two day stay. BILL

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Socal
Feb 22, 2011

Don't be fooled!

This was by far the worst accommodations I have ever reserved online. I have never stayed at a Howard Johnson before, so I just went by the pictures and amenities listed on the hotel listing. First of all, the room was extremely small, the full sized bed barely fit and dresser was literally blocking some random door in the room. Next, the TV was a small box TV. The showerhead did not move; the water shot straight to one's face. The room was dirty including the carpet. The complementary breakfast was the only positive part of the trip; they did have a variety of choices. Lastly, at one point I tried walked to the front desk, because the phone in the room did not work, to ask a question about the city and I literally waited 15 minutes and no one appeared.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New Jersey
Feb 7, 2011

Good Price and Convenient Location

We stayed at Howard Johnson, Downtown Phoenix on East Van Buren. The facility is an older facility with basic amenities. The room was spacious and the beds were very nice. The continental breakfast was sufficient and the dining area was bright and clean. The hotel staff/management was very cordial. The location was excellent; just a few miles away from the airport and highways 10, 202 and 101.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Reviewer score

1
rpluce
Deming NM
Feb 1, 2011

Never again

The room was run down, holes in the comforter, smelled of mildew. The pool was not clean. If I was not there with friends, I would never of checked in.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
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