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travellots03
Toronto, Canada

Very clean, new renovated rooms, reasonable price

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 May 2018
We were driving north to Ontario and found many of the motels full due to Memorial Day weekend. I booked through a broker and landed at Howard Johnson. Pleasant front desk staff. We had a new renovated very comfortable room with comfortable queen bed. The self serve breakfast was excellent, overlooking a lovely grass lawn. The pool was not yet operating. It was quiet, non somoking and gave us a great rest. A benifit for north/south drivers it is very close to the interstate. Would book again.
Date of stay: May 2018
Room Tip: Room at the back away from the street.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this review
Responded 1 Jun 2018
travellots03,

Thank you for taking the time to complete our guest satisfaction survey and for rating our hotel
so highly! On behalf of my entire team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful review and thank you for noticing our recent updates that we have made to our property. We will happily share your comments with our staff and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Reviewed 27 May 2018

Needed a safe place to stop along my journey without being too expensive! Staff was friendly! Area was well lit! Seemed to be an older hotel, but in decent shape! Room was clean! Even the bathroom was clean! I was hoping to relax with a hot bath, but the tub, although clean (which is rare in many hotels), wouldn’t hold water! So, that was out! Room was quiet, I was on the backside away from traffic! Breakfast was good! Typical make your own waffles, cereal, variety of breads, oatmeal, coffee, etc! There were a few options missing, like Yogurt! They did have flavored coffee creamers in the refrigerator! Nice big courtyard area around the pool! I got a good rest and was back on the road!

Date of stay: May 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2018

Bevvt,

Thank you for your kind comments and review regarding our high standards of cleanliness and hospitality. I am happy to hear that you had a great time at Howard Johnson Inn - Albany hotel! Our ultimate ambition is to provide a five star experience, and we are thrilled to learn that we have succeeded. We are glad your stay was comfortable and we look forward to your next visit!

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Reviewed 24 May 2018

Went during graduation weekend when hotels around the area were all booked. Upon check-in, I was told I had to take a smoking room since I booked at cheaper rate through Expedia. I reserved for non-smoking. Room smelled horrible and clothes had smoky smell just from sitting in the room. Won't be running back or recommend this hotel with this type of customer service.

Date of stay: May 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 24 May 2018

Dear whalerfan2015,


We are sorry to hear that your stay & experience was unpleasant. We do our very best to ensure our rooms & equipment are thoroughly cleaned and maintained. Unfortunately, despite our efforts to ensure that nobody smokes in non-smoking rooms, it does occasionally happen and I hope you’ll accept our sincerest apologies for the smell of smoke that
you experienced. Thank you for bringing this misstep to our attention, as it helps us to improve. We hope you will give us another chance should you return to the area.

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Reviewed 18 March 2018 via mobile

In need of updating especially the bathroom. Walls are very thin we could hear kids screaming. But only paid $70 with tax so great value plus breakfast is inlcuded. The continental breakfast was way better then I had expected and had a larger variety then most places that offer free continental breakfasts.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Tina M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 19 March 2018

We can't thank you enough for sharing your feedback with regards to our breakfast and value. We hope you will return so that we can provide you an even superior experience.

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Reviewed 27 February 2018

We stopped in here with no reservation. Check in was quick and easy. Room was average but very cold. Parking lot was a sheet of ice and dangerous.

Date of stay: February 2018
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Tina M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 27 February 2018

Curtiss N,

Thank you for letting us know about the inconveniences that you encountered to the parking lot during your recent stay at our hotel. It's important for us to impress our guests and your comments will make this goal that much
more attainable. I am very sorry for the impression we left you with, and we hope you will return to experience
our continuing improvements.

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Reviewed 24 February 2018

Check in was easy. Breakfast was a decent continental style with plenty of choices. Room was typical no frills and bed was comfy. Location for shopping and dining was great. Definate value for your mobey.

Date of stay: February 2018
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Tina M, Guest Relations Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albany, responded to this reviewResponded 26 February 2018

sakins76,

I am very pleased to learn that you enjoyed the breakfast offered at Howard Johnson Inn - Albany hotel. Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words! It is great to hear that you enjoyed the value as well; and we are looking forward to your next visit
to the area!

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