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Howard Johnson Inn - San Diego

2.0 of 5
6440 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115
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Ranked #217 of 246 hotels in San Diego
2.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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psa64
San Diego
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

We had home repairs last weekend so had to vacate. We wanted an affordable, close-to-home, spot with Wi-Fi and breakfast. Howard Johnson El Cajon Blvd delivered. Quiet, secure, and comfortable. Not the Ritz, but just right for our needs. Across the street from a Rite-Aid and just a couple of blocks from new buffet ($8.99 lunch + 25% senior discount).... More

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Bruno M
Sao Paulo, SP
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

We booked this one on line but when we got there.... HUGE disappointment!!! .... The room (even with a non-smoking sign at the door) smelled reallyyy bad....We were forced to buy an aerosol to disguise it a little bit. Lots and lots of stains on the carpet.... Not really a continental breakfast as they advertises.... Sums up, not a good... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011

bring your gun you will need it , also no sleep people at all hours of the night coming and going,also this place is like camping, not really camping would be cleaner really do not go here More

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wahili
England
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33 reviews
31 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2011

Stayed here for one night. Usually stay next door at the Best Western Lamplighter, but they were full. Whole place has an air of neglect about it. We were given a small discount on the room rate because the AC was not working when we arrived. Front desk guy suggested that engineer was due to fix it, but he never... More

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MrCottonmouth
Athens, AL
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2011

If you like the sounds of gang members yelling outside all day and night, the sound of hammers beating well into the night, this is the place for you. More

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MellieM
Talent, Oregon
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2011

I rate this as poor, but it is real close to terrible. It is extremely poor to other Howard Johnson's I have stayed at. $59.99 per night Thought I had found a great deal. Just walked in the door and it stinks of smoke. The beds are so hard I could use them as a table to eat from. The... More

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FSL_11
Saint Paul, Minnesota
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2011

I stayed for a night before visiting the University. The place is quiet, clean, simple and friendly. They offer a small swimming pool as well. More

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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2010

I was very upset with service cleanliness rooms and all the rest I changed hotels after being there for 1 night 2 best western what's right next door More

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A TripAdvisor Member
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2010

We booked into Hojo for 4 nights and stayed 1. - Staff were fine. Not entirely warming though. - Room was basic and v. dated. Has TV, wifi, fridge, microwave what you would expect. - Local area was poor. No attractions. 20 mins drive from Downtown, Point Loma and Gaslamp. - Okay for 1 night, but locals suggested the area... More

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diana_l_93535
ca
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2010

Staff was friendly, courteous, and accomodating, room was adequate, glad to have microwave and refrigerator in room. More

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