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Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala

2.5 of 5
3951 NW Blitchton Road, I-75 exit 354, Ocala, FL 34482
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4.5 of 5 stars 160 Reviews
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  • Clean and comfortable(7)
  • Very good(6)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • Star hotel(3)
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jim b
Wake Forest, North Carolina
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

Where do I begin? A drunk was sleeping out side our room and the front desk did nothing until I complained to the next shift and the manager went out personally and woke him up. The TV had such poor reception that it was basically unwatchable. The hardwired internet worked when it wanted to. A complaint to the front desk... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
February 6, 2012

Jim, thank you for your review. I am sorry that you had a miserable stay, and be assured, I have forwarded your review on to our General Manager to address the issues which you have raised. Please allow us to follow up with you as we truly want to improve any deficiencies in our service. More

Gail S
Kittery, Maine
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

This hotel is clean, no doubt about that, however, the traffic noise was loud and clear. The rooms look like the 50's without the charm. Should have known as the price given to me was way below the price on the web! Wish I had waited and just got off the exit and would have seen 2 much nicer hotels... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

Gail, thank you for your review of our hotel. We value feedback from every guest who stays with us. We are sorry that our hotel couldn't offer what you were looking for in terms of our facilities. We are an economy brand, older hotel but we do work constantly to provide clean, well-maintained rooms. We are constantly refreshing our property... More

greeneyes826
Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

I was down here with my father to visit family after my grandfather passed away. This is a place I will definitely stay at next time I visit my family in Florida. They had clean rooms, continental breakfast every morning & a fantastic staff! Renee was in charge of the breakfast. She had a laugh & a smile for us... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Howard Johnson Hotel in Ocala! We are so glad that our staff could provide you with clean, comfortable rooms and all the amenities. We are lucky to have a staff that takes pride in our hotel and works to make every guest feel at home. Renee is a perfect example... More

April C
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

This was such a pleasure to be here! The staff was super friendly, housekeeping was also very friendly and did a great job on the rooms. Renee in the breakfast room is so pleasant and shows she really loves people. I would stay here again without a second thought. More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 24, 2012

April, thank you so much for reviewing our Howard Johnson Ocala! We are glad that you had a great stay with us. Our staff always appreciates the wonderful feedback that guests like yourself provide. We sure hope to see you again in the future! More

BlackHawks1960
Dallas Fort Worth
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13 reviews
23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Recall those Great Days when Howard Johnson would accept Texaco Charge Cards when only American Express and Diner's Cards were as Credit Cards. No wallets full of Visa, Master, or Discover Cards in 1968 but you could charge your on a Texaco Gasoline Charge Card and great Ice Creme and Super Meals. This H. J.'s just off I-75 in Ocala... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 24, 2012

We are glad that our Howard Johnson Ocala did not disappoint you! Many things have changed over the years, and not always in a good way. Our Howard Johnson wants to make good on the promise of clean, quality rooms and great service which you grew to trust and expect back in the day. Although we cannot promise that level... More

ROADVET12456
Jacksonville, Florida
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

The entrance to this property is sequested and we didn't know what we would find at the end of the long driveway.The property is old but well maintained. The front desk personnel was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and appeared to be newly renovated . But the most pleasant experience was Renee who was in charge of the... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 20, 2012

The staff of the Howard Johnson Ocala thanks you for your wonderful review! We are very lucky to have such a friendly and fun crew at our hotel. All of our employees are empowered to make decisions and we all take ownership for HoJo Ocala. That is why the buildings are so well maintained and our service is tops! It... More

TIC09
North, VA
Top Contributor
62 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Stayed here as part of a stopover on the way further south. The check-in was very smooth and the clerk was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the room we were given had a problem with the lights and they immediately switched our room to one next door. The smoke detector in that room was chirping. We thought this wasn't going to... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 9, 2012

Thank you so much for staying with us at the Howard Johnson Inn Ocala and for writing this flattering review of our hotel! Follow-up is very important at our hotel. Because we are an older property, we do occasionally have maintenance issues. We always try to keep on top of any reported issues and we are very serious about preventative... More

MarFL500
Tampa, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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This is a great place to stay for a reasonable price. The room was very nice, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom fixtures were like new. The breakfast area was large with plenty of seating. Renee kept the area clean and well-stocked. She greeted everyone as they came in and made sure that they found what they wanted. We... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the Howard Johnson of Ocala! Our team members are always flattered when a past guest goes out of their way to complement us on TripAdvisor. From the housekeepers who make sure your room sparkle, to the maintenance workers who keep our graceful, old property in tip top shape, to the... More

travel1215
North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Beds were not that comfortable but price was good. It was Christmas night so restaurant was closed. More

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Rebecca Schaff, Public Relations Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
January 16, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on TripAdvisor. We are glad that you shared your Christmas holiday with us but sorry that we could not show you all that our hotel normally has to offer. As you said, our restaurant was closed. We often have limited services on holidays so that our employees can share that... More

MaxTrescott
Mountain View, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011

Wow. I knew this place was different the moment I checked in. It was 11:30 at night and the check-in clerk was extolling the virtues of their waffles. I told him to stop making me hungry and he offered to make a batch for me within half an hour--and he was serious! The room had been repainted in the past... More

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Rebecca Schaff, Manager at Howard Johnson Inn - Ocala, responded to this review
December 21, 2011

Thank you so much for staying with the Howard Johnson of Ocala! We are so glad that your stay was amazing. Renee, Kristy, Mark and the rest of the staff whom you encountered and mentioned appreciate your wonderful feedback. At the Howard Johnson we are big on follow-up. We always try to make sure that your stay is top notch... More

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Address: 3951 NW Blitchton Road, I-75 exit 354, Ocala, FL 34482

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