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2.0 of 5
33 N. Center Street, Corner of Center & Weber, Stockton, CA 95202
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Ocean City, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Horrible Place!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2012

We didn't have any reservations and finding a hotel with a non-smoking room in Stockton was next to impossible. Eventually we ended up in Howard Johnson thinking it would be a decent place to stay. Wrong! At night we were woken up by a woman(prostitute) screaming at somebody, in the morning going down for breakfast we didn't expect much but it was as bad as a continental breakfast can be plus they forgot to put the bowls out so even if you decide to go with cereal...sorry can't do( Coffe maker in the room was disgusting and i think there was only 15 channels at most. I advise to avoid this hotel and the city too if you can.

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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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HoJoStockton, General Manager at Howard Johnson Express Stockton, responded to this review
September 19, 2012
We would first like to apologize for the inconvience you experienced while you stayed at our hotel. After reviewing your comment we asked the guests that were in the rooms around yours if they heard this disturbance that you described. The other guests did let us know that they heard what sounded like to them an arguement between two people in our parking lot that night who happened to be locals and where not even guests at our hotel. We wish that you would have notified front desk so we could have sent security to that side of the parking lot right away. We also apologize that you were unhappy with the coffee maker in your room. Our housekeeping staff is trained to clean the coffee makers everyday but we would have been more than happy to exchange it or re-clean your coffee maker. We also regret that you were not able to find all of the channels that we offer, we may be able to send a technician to your room to check the tv signal. Our bowls were not put out yet when you arrived for breakfast because you arrived earlier than scheduled and we were still setting up our breakfast. Again we apologize for the inconveinences you encountered, we hope that your next stay with us will be more enjoyable and if there are any problems please let us know right away so we can correct the issues and make you feel more comfortable.
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Stockton, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Above average”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

From the first sight of the hotel,I was attracted to the location of the hotel,which was next to the Stockton Marina.With the Marina being so close I was able to watch the sunset.With further investigation I was drown in to the hospitable employees that this Howard Johnson in Stockton had working for them,making me feel at home instantly.Very surprised,when I opened the door to my issued room.This room was very clean and fresh everything having it's place.Unlike other Hotels I have stayed in,the bed I slept in was very comfortable much like my bed at home.Being able to receive a fitting nights sleep I was able to wake up in the morning and conduct my business with my employers.This Howard Johnson in Stockton is an Hotel that I will use again and recommend.

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Rochester, Washington
1 review
“Really disappointed!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2012

When we arrived (our reservation was made on-line), the room assigned to us had not been cleaned and the previous customers had smashed out the deadbolt lock. All this without the front desk clerk knowing.
At 12:30 that night, we were awakened by a child running and jumping off the beds. Tried to phone the office - phone didn't work. Had to walk to office to raise night manager.
This is one of the Wyndham properties and we always stay at Super 8 Motels (also Wyndham property). Have always been pleased with our stays. That's why we were so disappointed in this property.
Would not recommend.

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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Alameda, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“I stayed again---It is nice, clean and cozy hotel now”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

I visited my customers in Stockton and stayed this hotel again, it’s still clean. New owner seems to be continually remodeling this hotel.
My neighbors are doctors, patient’s family member and lawyers, maybe it is because it close court house and hospital.
Wi-Fi works better, easy to connect, speed seems faster than last time I stayed.
My only complaint is that after a few days I checked-in, this hotel is full again, the guest laundry room's washer and dryer kept running all day, I have to wash my shirt after 11PM or before 7:30AM----that is the only time I can find to do laundry.
Not many words to say, it is great hotel now.

  • Stayed February 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Alameda, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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“I will stay here again.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

I went to Stockton to visit my customers. One is in Stockton downtown, I booked this hotel because it is just located at downtown, after I read those negative reviews, I have been hesitating whether I should cancal it for a few days. Finially, I decided to try because it is close to my customer's office. It is surprised! My experiece is entirly oppsite to those bad reviews. I even doublt those bad reviews were made by their competitors, It is old but clean building, the room is ok, a little bit old, but towels and sheet are new and clean, stuff is extremly friendly. I have asked front desk girls why those online reviews are negative. She told me this hotel's ownership changed 3 times within half year. Those bad reviews are none business with current owner. Later, although most online reviews are negative, I found most rooms are occupied, even when I asked one more rooms for a friend, she told me they do not have any room avaliable because of full booking! It looks people who does not go online got atucally benifit---they know this hotel better than those online people. After three-day stay, I've left this hotel and went to another hotel where is closed to another customer. The hotel got good reviews, but, I got opposite experience again. I will post my reviewlater. Anyway, I moved back to this hotel and I will stay there until I visit all of my customers in Stockton.

Room Tip: I stay on third floor, price is higher than other floor's room, but it is worth.
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  • Stayed October 2011, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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HoJoStockton, Manager at Howard Johnson Express Stockton, responded to this review
October 26, 2011
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about the property. It is true that the property had several changes of ownnership over recent years, as with every business during the slow down in our economy hotels have felt the struggles too. Many owners have made it through, while other didn't. I have taken over this property and have invested my time, enegries and finnances to improve a property that has always had potential. We have worked hard and long to make this Howard Johnson a great place to stay in Stockto, especially if your needing to stay in the newly remodled part of downtown.
Please take this response as our "Line in the Sand" from previous ownership and past reviews. We promise that you will find our property t be clean, valued and a safe place to stay. Please visit us, you won't be disappointed.
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Address: 33 N. Center Street, Corner of Center & Weber, Stockton, CA 95202
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Region: United States > California > Stockton
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