Positive Reviews
positive:
Good standard of customer service.
Past guests staying at Howard Johnson Stockton have generally been impressed with the standard of customer service offered by motel employees. Despite the motel's limitations, guests describe the staff as being friendly and helpful.
positive:
Convenient location close to attractions.
Many travelers find the motel to be conveniently located. In addition to being a short drive from both I-5 and Highway 99, the motel is also walking distance from Weber Point Events Center, Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium and Stockton Arena, all of which are less than half a mile from the property.
positive:
No further advantages reported.
So far, no other recent positive opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cleanliness concerns reported.
Many guests staying at Howard Johnson Stockton have cause for concern when it comes to the motel's cleanliness. According to reports, carpets are in need of vacuuming, the pool needs cleaning, and smoky rooms need airing. Meanwhile, a number of guests report encountering bugs and pests.
negative:
Repair work needed.
According to reports, the motel is in need of some repair work. Common areas for improvement reported include ill-fitting and damaged doors, disabled smoke alarms, and outdated and malfunctioning electrical appliances.
negative:
Pillows, linens have seen better days.
A number of guests have been critical of the motel's pillows, bedding and towels. According to these guests, towels, while generally clean, are so well-worn that they're thin and faded; some bedding features cigarette burns; and pillows are lumpy, misshapen and generally uncomfortable.