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Howard Johnson Express Wilmington

2.0 of 5
3901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28043
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Howard Johnson Express Wilmington
Ranked #40 of 43 hotels in Wilmington
2.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Milford, Pennsylvania, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I was very pleased with this motel. My room was clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful, efficient and pleasant. The continental breakfast was limited, but fresh and good quality. I don't think you can ask for more for the price. I would definitely stay here again.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed there this past weekend. Overall it wasn't that bad, there was the basic necessities a working fridge, Wi-Fi that faded in and out, a tv, and a shower; however; since he is long distance and makes trips to come see me, it was important for him to have a good night's rest, which for both... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

i made the mistake of arriving late and tired. after my experience at this hotel i feel like i will never stay at a howard johnson's again. too many problems to list. finding a previous guest's medication on the floor by the sink was a problem. having to manually flush the toilet from the tank, also a problem. bathtub FULL... More

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Martinsville, New Jersey
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011 via mobile

We came in really late but should have just left. It Was nothing like what Howard Johnsons advertise. Dirty and just gross. Don't stay here!

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Kansas City, Missouri
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011

We chose the Howard Johnson because Wilmington is an expensive area to stay in a hotel, and we only needed a room overnight. The Howard Johnson seemed like the least dingy of the lower priced hotel. Unfortunetley that was a great misrepresentation. We arrived at the Howard Johnson late on a friday night because our plane didn't land until 11:30p.m.... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2011
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Yes, the rooms are old and outdated. I didn't feel overly safe in this motel style drive up to your door accommodation as a single female. I didn't find things overly dirty. the sheets and pillowcases were clean and changed every day. i was given bulldog clips to keep the curtains closed as i had requested they be kept closed... More

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columbia, sc
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2011
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Where do I start? We verified we were getting a non-smoking room and walked into a room that smelled like cigarette smoke with a recent attempt to disguise it with air freshener. The bathroom felt and looked like a 1980s model mobile home bathroom. Picture awful peeling wallpaper, a worn out tub/shower, veneer fake "wooden" door and cabinetry. There had... More

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Sacramento, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2010
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person found this review helpful

We didn't have a reservation for our trip to Wilmington, so we didn't have high expectations: we just needed a place to sleep for the night. The price we paid for a room was good, but once we got in the room it was so dirty we couldn't stay. The carpets, while there was no obvious dirt, were in dire... More

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findingmyamerica.com
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2010

I was booked for 3 nights at another hotel on Market Street (Travelodge) but it was so filthy I had to leave. There were many other places to choose from in the area and the economy ones (EconoLodge, Motel 6) were all posting a rate of 39.99. I chose Howard Johnson because it looked better kept than the other offerings.... More

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Charlotte, NC
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2009

Traveled to Wilmington for the weekend with elderly, handicapped mom. We like motels with outward facing doors; easier access for disabled. Needed an accessible room, as she does not walk easily. Called ahead, was told bathroom had shower. We found that indeed, there was a shower head, but it was in the tub! Had a second room booked for additional... More

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Address: 3901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28043
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