About Howard Johnson Edmonton
The Howard Johnson Edmonton is a straightforward hotel choice that contains an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi access. The accommodation is positioned approximately 15 minutes away by car from downtown Edmonton.
The spacious, air conditioned rooms at the Howard Johnson Edmonton all boast a cable television, work desk, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. An en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries also comes as standard with each room.
On-site parking is supplied by the accommodation at no additional cost. Additional amenities include an airport shuttle service, business centre, meeting rooms, pool tables and laundry facilities.
A continental breakfast is complimentary with all stays at the hotel. Open daily, the Palazzo Bistro and Buffet serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A refreshing drink can also be enjoyed from the on-site bar.
The University of Alberta is a ten-minute drive from the hotel. The Edmonton International Airport can be reached in 30 minutes by car.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Polite and accommodating staff
When it came to customer service, many former guests were really happy about this facet of staying at the hotel. From the restaurant servers to the front desk personnel, all of the staff members at the property were often deemed friendly, considerate and professional in their approach.
positive:
Renovated rooms with comfy beds
Based on the accounts of recent visitors, the rooms at the accommodation have been recently renovated. Along with this aspect being praised, the rooms were also described by most to contain comfortable beds.
positive:
Free and reliable Wi-Fi
The free Wi-Fi service supplied by the hotel was well-regarded overall by previous guests. In terms of recent feedback, the Wi-Fi has been thought of as reliable and fast for the most part.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Location far from ideal
One aspect of the accommodation that was regularly criticised by past visitors was its location. As well as not being in the most convenient place for downtown Edmonton, the property's neighbourhood was also considered sketchy and unwelcoming.
negative:
Mixed standard of hygiene
Although fine for the most part, a notable amount of former guests have reported issues with the general cleanliness of the hotel. Problems mentioned in that respect include pungent smells in the lobby area and lift, while the regularity of the housekeeping was also questioned on occasion.
negative:
Soundproofing of rooms lacking
The soundproofing of the rooms is not wholly sufficient - according to the sentiments of numerous previous visitors that stayed at the accommodation. Due to the supposedly limited soundproofing, noise from both internal and external sources can be potentially problematic.