We did not actually stay overnight, but canceled out reservation after walking down the hallway to the room. The previous reviews had a pretty accurate description of the place-- run down, peeling paint, highway noise. What they did not mention was the strong odor of marijuana in the hallways, or the somewhat scary looking clientele that were hanging around the... more

I stayed at this HoJos in late Feb 2008, and it was a very mixed experience. It is only about 100 yards off of I-10, and the constant traffic is very noisy. The rooms with one king bed are all on that side, so be prepared. If you must have the king bed, ask for a room on the far... more

I was recently stuck overnight in Claremont on business. I'd stayed at other facilities there that cost more and delivered poorly. I called Howard Johnson's late and found the person on duty to be very friendly and accomodating. When I explained that I was on a stingy per diem, she pleasantly offered a nice discount from the rack rate. The... more

I hadn't stayed at a HoJo's before, but with the limited options in Claremont and seemingly good ratings on websites, I went for it. Positives: Cheapest stay in town. Clean bathroom; good water pressure and hot water in shower; free wireless internet (local free provider). Inside rooms (non-freeway side) are relatively quiet; else, you have the sound wall of the... more