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Howard Johnson Express Calgary

5307 McLeod Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 , Canada
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Howard Johnson Express Calgary
Ranked #82 of 96 hotels in Calgary
2.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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New Delhi, Delhi, India
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We have been around the Howard a lot, but this really is one of the best - if not THE best - places we have ever been to. The truth is, we never expected to find such a lovely hotel, with outstanding facilities, not to mention delicious meals. Congratulations! And we will definitely be back. by Maja More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Stay away, save your nose, room smells like there is a dead mouse under the bed. Better spend $20 more to stay at days inn not too far down the road More

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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

ok first off.. they tried to put me in a dirty VERY stink cabin room... my nose burned when i walked iin... but because i was stayin a week they kindly changed my room. now apparently this is the best room they have.. and it was run down.. very dirty.. and stinky. so i told the lady i would get... More

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Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
1
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Despite having a confirmed reservation, check-in was rather slow because of the new trainee. The manager insisted on doing a $200 pre-authorization on my credit card as a damage deposit. He said it was standard hotel policy with a pre-authorization of up to $600 for younger guests. The hallways were poorly lit with stained carpets and they smelled of cigarette... More

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Lethbridge
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
2
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First of all, Why? Why are they still in business? Never seen a revolting hotel in my life. The rooms are never cleaned, floors smelled like horse CRAP, it’s like it never been vacuumed. I found Hair everywhere on the floors and bathroom. We got the keys at 9:57pm and checked in at 10:20 pm (in between this time we... More

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Vishal Comar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
12 April 2012

We apologize for the inconvenience caused . First of all , we would like to clarify your deposit of 300 was promptly refunded , no questions asked & you never lost a single penny on that .As per the hotel policy , we can't refund the rent on a room which has been used .Even though it was a sold... More

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here on a business trip to Calgary location is central.Building is old but rooms are neet and clean and budget pricing for rooms.Would recommend to business travelers and people watching there pockets. More

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Vishal Comar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
16 April 2012

We appreciate your fair review .Almost Half Rates to comparable hotels. Would continue to work hard to earn your business again & again . More

New Delhi, Delhi, India
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Everything was lovely. Staff helpful but unobtrusive. Facilities good. Location and hotel was spotlessly clean. Breakfast and themed evening buffets were amazing. Bar menu could have been a little more extensive with more range of snacks. Overall - well worth 5 stars! More

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1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Absolutely horrendous! We checked into our room at 8:30pm and had to be moved twice. Our first room reeked like dirty feet. It smelled so bad your eyes watered. When we tried to move they wanted to charge us an upgrade fee! I couldn't believe it. It wasn't our fault our room was uninhabitable. After 15 minutes of arguing, he... More

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vish comar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
4 March 2012

We apologize for the inconvenience caused . We have immediately undertaken a phased full scale Professional Enzyme Shampoo of all the rooms . Plus ,the repairs as remarked . For the settlement of your complaint please write directly to hojocalgary@gmail.com .Namaste More

2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Recently my husband and I were booked to stay at this "Howard Johnson" property for three nights. We lasted 4 minutes!! The location is NOT south Calgary, as indicated, rather quite central. It is an old, dirty property on a very busy street which has a new paint job on the outside. The room was disgusting- dirty-actually found an empty... More

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Vishal Comar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
21 March 2012

Hi, Thanks for reviewing us .We are truthful enough to admit any shortcomings.After carefully reading your review we've found many false stories & looks like you have never stayed with us. Even neighbouring hotels put "south" in their adress.All rooms have radiant panel heat not "air heat " as claimed. Door gap,hair on sheets & blankets is not true.Lobby looks... More

1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I go to this hotel, the heat doesnt work so i freeze all night. I go to check out and the four ladies at the front tell me that the room is heavily perfumed and they are charging me two hundred dollars cause we smoked in the room. I do not smoke and we did not smoke in the room,... More

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vish comar, Manager at Howard Johnson Express Calgary, responded to this review
5 March 2012

Yes, the room was smoked in (we found out when the "Perfume Mask " wore out ). We were at loss ( cost of sanitization & room out of service for 4 nights ) due to your action of smoking in a non smoking room & dumping perfume in the room. There were no heat issues . More

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5307 McLeod Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 , Canada
Price range (per night):* S$97 - 269

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