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“Never again would I stay here!” Jun 29, 2009 - WRTrip
“stay was a 7 out of 10” Jun 22, 2009 - vabeachstay
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Howard Johnson Oceanfront Hotel
1801 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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3.0 of 5 stars 59 reviews
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“Never again would I stay here!”
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2 of 5 stars
WRTrip 19 contributions
West Virginia
Jun 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We booked a room several months in advance online. My husband booked it and it was non-refundable (he won't do that again!). When we arrived, we had no idea where to pull in. It is poorly marked and you cannot tell where the lobby is. We ended up parking at a hotel beside it and having to wander until we... more

“stay was a 7 out of 10”
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3 of 5 stars
vabeachstay 1 contribution
usa
Jun 22, 2009 | Trip type: Family

motel was not bad...rooms were clean, bathrooms are small but no big deal... pool was nice...didnt see no hottub but maybe i missed it.. ate at res\turant, food was good. great view and convenient to boardwalk and beach. great view.... friendly staff..these are the positives.... now the negatives.... dont bring a truck , cannot manuver around parking garage, bring your... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Supervisor

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to post a review on Trip Rewards. I apologize that your experience was anything less than satisfying. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us. Feedback such as yours assists us in improving our service and property on a daily basis. In addition, please know that your comments...

“Second Stay - pleasant as first”
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4 of 5 stars
Pickles1NJ 11 contributions
NJ
Jun 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is the second time we visited the HOJO on the Virginia Beach...We stayed in the same room in the 7th floor and view is awesome...all rooms are oceanfront...The hotel is a bit old and the rooms need revamping for sure...so if you are truly looking to spend lot of time at the room, this is not the place to... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to post your review on Trip Advisor, please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response by continuing to focus on making each and every guest experience the best it can be. Your feedback is...

“Stay somewhere else”
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2 of 5 stars
kdparis 1 contribution
Cincinnati
May 29, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

This review is being written while we are still at the hotel. I have never written a hotel review till today. This place is OLD and needs a total reno to make it up to the standards of an oceanfront hotel. Two key issues lead to this review. Swimming pool while it looks ok and you can tell work has... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for your unpleasant experience as a guest of the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Hotel. I appreciate the time that you took to post your review on Trip Advisor your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to continue focusing on making each and every guest experience...

“Dont go" next door looks nice"”
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2 of 5 stars
beachlover073 1 contribution
VA
May 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

all I can say is no good .staff NO GOOD. clean " i may have seen 1 clean spot " so NO GOOD the parking NO GOOD the room look okay at 1st but blood on the bed and slideing door was very hard to open. It looks like thay may be trying to fix the place up alittle.The only... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for your unpleasant experience as a guest of the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response by continuing to focus on making each and every guest experience the best it can be. I appreciate the time that...

“Ok for an older hotel - location was great”
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3 of 5 stars
Rjw1 8 contributions
Clover, SC
Apr 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The place was pretty ancient and a bit pricey for what you get but the room was good sized and had a balcony overlooking the beach. The location was fantastic - a very short walk from the pier. The parking garage was very convenient because there is a level for every floor of the hotel so you didn't have to... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to send a review about Howard Johnson Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. We appreciate you sharing your experience with others and also letting us know exactly how your stay was. Feedback such as yours assists us in improving our service and property on a daily basis. At Howard Johnson we...

“Chose by positive reviews and was disappointed.”
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2 of 5 stars
oriolesfan85 2 contributions
Vienna, VA
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We chose this hotel for a weekend getaway based upon the reviews on various travel sites. It had an overwhelming number of positive reviews compared to other hotels of the same price. However, we found that the only redeeming quality the hotel had was its location. The towels were ratty, the bathtub drain was slow, there was no noise blocking... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time out to send a review about Howard Johnson Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. We appreciate you sharing your experience with others and also letting us know exactly how your stay was. I apologize for any unpleasantries that you may have experienced, feedback such as yours assists us in improving our service and property on a...

“Very Pleasant Overnight Stay”
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4 of 5 stars
Browneyedgirl1987 29 contributions
Newport News, Virginia
Apr 13, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Went here after we went to Busch Gardens. We don't live far from VA Beach but we didn't have to wake up early to get to the beach to watch the sunrise. Shared a room with my mom and stepdad and my husband and 2 year old. They brought up a pack and play for no charge so that my... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time out to send a review about Howard Johnson Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, we appreciate you sharing your experience with others and also letting us know what you enjoyed about your stay and what may need to be looked at by us. I apologize for the pool situation but hope that the alternative solution worked...

“Reasonably priced and comfortable, building could use some improvements”
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4 of 5 stars
Cassakay 7 contributions
Virginia
Feb 27, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We took a weekend trip to go whale-watching and stayed at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and the ocean view was wonderful. The rooms were clean and well maintained, as well, more than I expected them to be with a beach-going clientele dragging sand and moisture in all of the time. The indoor pool was pretty popular with... more

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HOJOFOM, Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to comment about your Hotel Stay here at the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your comments by continuing to focus on making each and every guest experience the best it can be. We hope to be of...

“Wonderful place to stay”
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5 of 5 stars
octangel 1 contribution
Virginia
Oct 15, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Clean rooms, very friendly staff. Excellent view. I stay here every year when I go to Va Bch. This year some family members joined me and unfortunately their car was broken into during their stay, which I must say has never happened in the 7 or so years I have been staying here. The hotel staff were extremely caring and... more

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tsgm, General Manager

I would first like to take the time to apolozies for the incident that took place and to thank you for making us your hotel of choice when staying in the Va. Beach area for all these years. I would also like to thank you, for the kind words that you said about the staff here at the Howard Johnson....

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Address: 1801 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451