About Howard Johnson Lafayette
Conveniently situated at the junction of I-10 and I-49, Howard Johnson Lafayette offers budget accommodations two miles from the center of Lafayette. The pet-friendly motel offers free parking and a free breakfast.
Accessed through external corridors, guestrooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator and microwave. Suites add a living area, with some also including a Jacuzzi tub. All accommodations offer free Wi-Fi. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or catch up on current affairs with a free weekday newspaper. The motel also features an on-site laundry.
The motel’s complimentary continental breakfast features pastries, cereal and waffles. A Waffle House chain restaurant can be found across the street.
Howard Johnson Lafayette is three miles from the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and 3.5 miles from the Cajundome arena. Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino is 20 minutes further north up the Interstate.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient location off Interstates.
The motel is situated at the junction of Interstates 10 and 49, a location that many guests find to be convenient. As well as offering quick and easy access to downtown Lafayette, the motel is also a suitable choice for those traveling across the country or heading north or south.
positive:
Most find motel to be clean and tidy.
The majority of guests staying at the motel find their accommodations to be clean and well-maintained. Guests point out that rooms are somewhat well-worn, but the staff is said to do a good job of maintaining a good level of cleanliness.
positive:
Motel staff receives praise.
Although the motel staff has received mixed reviews, it seems more guests than not find employees to be professional, courteous and helpful.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Guestrooms showing signs of wear and tear.
According to reports, the motel’s guestrooms are looking a little rough
around the edges. Guests describe tired-looking décor and well-used
furnishings, while some bathrooms are said to suffer from mold and mildew
problems.
negative:
Free breakfast leaves a lot to be desired.
A complimentary continental breakfast is available for guests each morning but not everyone finds the early morning meal to be satisfactory. Guests report that choice is lacking, while the quality of breakfast goods is said to be on the low side.
negative:
Can be a noisy stay.
Thin walls and external corridors have led to guests complaining of a
noisy stay. Reports suggest that noise travels easily through walls, while loud
corridors make it too easy to hear others coming and going. Furthermore, older
air conditioning units are said to be noisy, making it hard to sleep.