Hotel Howard Johnson Suites by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista BayFront (Chula Vista, USA)

Reviewers liked this property's location just off Interstate 5 as it enabled hassle-free access to downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, sports venues, theme parks, area attractions, shopping malls, US-Mexico border crossings and beautiful California beaches. Another bonus was the proximity of various dining options, convenience stores, public transport links and gas stations.

Guests appreciated the way the accommodation had been renovated with modern touches like 32-inch flat-screen TVs. They also liked wide choice of rooms, including some which offered additional features like kitchens. Overall, the rooms were reportedly spacious, comfy and clean enough for a shorter budget getaway. Perks like the free parking and complimentary breakfast were a bonus, although some diners claimed the menu lacked variety. The usually affordable room rates also appealed visitors.

Many travelers said they encountered pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful personnel. However, a few guests were disappointed by occasional encounters with impolite employees or the way their complaints were handled.

Despite the recent remodeling of the accommodation, a few critics felt there were maintenance issues to address in some rooms. These included occasional interruptions to the hot water supply, tired-looking furniture, worn towels, missing kitchen utensils, non-functioning kitchen appliances and peeling paint. Cleanliness issues reported included sporadic visits by housekeeping, insufficiently cleaned bathrooms and stained bedding.

Noise from connecting rooms and the sound of traffic was audible at times, according to some light sleepers. There were also occasional claims of unpleasant musty smells and lingering smoke in certain areas of the property, despite its smoke-free policy.

Although guests welcomed the provision of free Wi-Fi, there were occasional claims that the network suffered from slow speeds and patchy coverage.