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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Newspaper
24-hour front desk
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ATM on site
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English
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680 State Rt 3, Clifton, NJ 07012-2302
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Car recommended
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Great location with food options within walking distance but the hotel needs updating inside/out. Don't like the front desk staff makes a photo copy of your driver's license. Also, the staff could benefit from customer service training
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Stay away because they will rob you and treat you like an animal. God forbid you want extra comfort like an extra towel or maybe you need help with an allergy and need to be in a certain environment. They rejected everything for no reason and I’m appalled. this is not the place for any reason to stay.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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For a change, I ordered French Toast with bananas and strawberries. Delicious, but so much food I couldn t quite finish it. We had about 40 people at the meeting, so the staff was hopping. Convenient location right off Route 3.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from HojoInnClifton, Hotel Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ
Responded 10 Feb 2020
Hello Guest, It is wonderful to hear that your stay at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ was a nice experience. Thanks to you for appreciating our staff, room, amenities, and breakfast. We are overwhelmed and privileged to have guests like you. Needless to say, we look forward to seeing you back with us again. Regards, Hotel Manager.
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I read reviews, and I tried to forgive the cleanliness when I arrived but it was odorous throughout the place and not at all clean. I stayed 5 days, but the room was only cleaned once as I worked overnights which I tried to explain at check in
During check in, I told him that I was working overnights and was still going to leave that day but much later as I needed to sleep before my overnight shift. While that Friday everyone seemed accomodating, come Wednesday there was incessant banging on the door, please call the front desk, "no, you need to come down here," and then, "well, we have no note of this, you need to pay $80 for another night" Fine, I'm trapped, I need to sleep. Thank you for making me walk down in bare feet to take my money when you seemed to understand 4 days ago at check in
Make better notes. Take better care of your customers please. Horrible service
And yes, cleanliness was as terrible as reviews say - which given service I have a hard time forgiving now. Would never stay here again
During check in, I told him that I was working overnights and was still going to leave that day but much later as I needed to sleep before my overnight shift. While that Friday everyone seemed accomodating, come Wednesday there was incessant banging on the door, please call the front desk, "no, you need to come down here," and then, "well, we have no note of this, you need to pay $80 for another night" Fine, I'm trapped, I need to sleep. Thank you for making me walk down in bare feet to take my money when you seemed to understand 4 days ago at check in
Make better notes. Take better care of your customers please. Horrible service
And yes, cleanliness was as terrible as reviews say - which given service I have a hard time forgiving now. Would never stay here again
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from HojoInnClifton, Hotel Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ
Responded 8 Jan 2020
Hello Christina, Thank you for your stay at the Howard Johnson, Clifton. We regret the all-around mess as per your observations. Guest satisfaction is one of our primary responsibilities and there has been a serious breach. We shall investigate and take corrective steps to avoid such things in future, Shall appreciate your understanding. Sincerely, Hotel Manager.
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After reading the woeful reviews prior to arriving this past weekend, I was weary about staying, and almost cancelled. My wife, son and I were in for a three day weekend to spend with family.
It's true about the physical location of the property. It's heyday as a 70's resort is long gone. The physical depreciation of the old hotel is definitely visible. And the local clientele seems to be on par with the worn appearance.
However, the room we were assigned on the third floor was really nice! It was clean, with nice dressers, tasteful lamps, a dorm frig and microwave. It included a 48" 4K Television, which was a very nice surprise, with most, if not all HBO channels for free.
The beds were super comfortable, an opinion shared by me, my wife and my son. A large light paneled mirror in the bathroom made personal grooming easy, and the shower was in decent shape. No hot water, or water pressure issues at all,
The front desk staff was very nice, and helpful. Penal (?) in particular was super nice. The housekeeping staff, while did not respond to our good mornings, was efficient, and detailed, cleaning our room each night.
Overall, the experience far exceeded our expectations, especially for the room rate.
If you're able to overlook the cosmetic blemishes of the building, you'll find a really good deal. It's apparent the hotel is really making an effort, and isn't that what anyone can ask?
It's true about the physical location of the property. It's heyday as a 70's resort is long gone. The physical depreciation of the old hotel is definitely visible. And the local clientele seems to be on par with the worn appearance.
However, the room we were assigned on the third floor was really nice! It was clean, with nice dressers, tasteful lamps, a dorm frig and microwave. It included a 48" 4K Television, which was a very nice surprise, with most, if not all HBO channels for free.
The beds were super comfortable, an opinion shared by me, my wife and my son. A large light paneled mirror in the bathroom made personal grooming easy, and the shower was in decent shape. No hot water, or water pressure issues at all,
The front desk staff was very nice, and helpful. Penal (?) in particular was super nice. The housekeeping staff, while did not respond to our good mornings, was efficient, and detailed, cleaning our room each night.
Overall, the experience far exceeded our expectations, especially for the room rate.
If you're able to overlook the cosmetic blemishes of the building, you'll find a really good deal. It's apparent the hotel is really making an effort, and isn't that what anyone can ask?
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip:Â There are views of the Manhattan Skyline on the third floor.
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This location advertises amenities that they dont have. They do not have vending machines, a business center, working ice machines and high speed internet, and no working phones in guest rooms among other things. They have a coin laundry service but you can't get any change from the front desk to use it. I asked for towels because I had been there a week with NO ONE coming in to clean or to ask me if I needed fresh linens and they didnt have any to give me. I asked for clean sheets for the bed and they didnt have those either. I ended up driving to a store to get quarters to wash the dirty towels and the dirty sheets in my room so that I could then use them. Not to mention the staff is rude and clearly angry they are working. NO ONE was helpful or even cared about any of my concerns and the darn key cards never worked.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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This has got to be the absolute worst hotel I have ever stayed in...and I have stayed many. First, I will start by saying, their site says they have a bar and a restaurant and they do not. There isn't even one nextdoor. The rooms are very dated and I don't think they have ever replaced anything. The bed bowed in the middle and I woke up very sore. Just an all around bad experience. When I arrived and asked about the bar, the women basically laughed in my face. I said excuse me to ask another question and was ignored. The cleaning people were still cleaning at 2 am and you can here every single noise through the walls. It sounded like someone was stomping around in the room above us all night. I would not recommend this hotel, ever!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Avoid this hotel..not worth $250/night..maybe worth $40.
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Rooms were clean. The bathroom needed to be cleaned alittle better, they had moldy grout. Staff needs to speak english when assisting customers. Carry on with their conversations in their native language when done assisting customers
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Nice clean and very comfortable stay. everyday room cleaning with fresh linen great location. First of all i liked the most was location easily u can transit to newyork and second thinks rooms very very clean and comfortable had a good sleep. staffs were also very friendly helped me alot as i was new there thanks to howard johnson clifton,NJ will surely come back again for my next trip
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â very heplful staff
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Response from HojoInnClifton, Hotel Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ
Responded 23 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for staying at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ. Your appreciation of the property for the location value and amenities is praiseworthy. It makes us proud and more determined to serve our guests better. We are privileged to have you as our guest. Please make it again whenever you travel to this area. Best Regards, Hotel Manager.
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place is a disaster very run down mold in the bathroom tub rusty faucet and drain. Loud noise in the hallway 2:30 in the morning, TV blasting front desk unresponsive. Found outside access doors propped open at 12:30 AM. Very disappointed never again
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Date of stay: October 2021
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It’s a few miles and you would have to drive however that Howard Johnson’s is a poop hole and I would never stay there
I think you should call Ahead Of time and ask them what your situation is and what other options they have to help you witb the check in also take there name in case at the time of check in you can ask for him/her
I don't think he even cares if it like you say it dates back four years i sure won't stay there ever again after what I went threw
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$189 - $255 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ
Which popular attractions are close to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ?
Nearby attractions include Clifton Commons (1.1 km), St Clare Roman Catholic Church (0.6 km), and Kohl's (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ?
Conveniently located restaurants include Matthew's Italian Restaurant, Taste of Tuscany, and Tick Tock Diner NJ.
Are there any historical sites close to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lambert Castle (7.4 km) and Historical Society of Bloomfield (5.9 km).
Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.