This is a poorly kept hotel. I am surprised that the Howard Johnson franchise has not insisted on the owners to do some maintenance. 1. The phone will not be turned on unless you leave a $20.00 deposit. 2. There is virtually no hot water. They are trying to conserve their bills. Even after complaining about the temperature of the... More

Hotels are scarce in Claremont and I decided to give this one a try because I'm a city dweller who, on his return to the alma mater for a reunion, wanted to recreate the good old days of not traveling to campus via car. It's not so much that it's physically impossible to walk to the Claremont Colleges from this... More

Rooms were clean and accessible. We liked the sliding glass doors that allowed us easy access to the car. If you are sensitive to noise, definitely request a room on the side away from the highway. Bed was OK, but no extra blankets or pillows. The motel is off the road a bit, which makes it look a little scary,... More

We did not actually stay overnight, but canceled out reservation after walking down the hallway to the room. The previous reviews had a pretty accurate description of the place-- run down, peeling paint, highway noise. What they did not mention was the strong odor of marijuana in the hallways, or the somewhat scary looking clientele that were hanging around the... More

I stayed at this HoJos in late Feb 2008, and it was a very mixed experience. It is only about 100 yards off of I-10, and the constant traffic is very noisy. The rooms with one king bed are all on that side, so be prepared. If you must have the king bed, ask for a room on the far... More

I was recently stuck overnight in Claremont on business. I'd stayed at other facilities there that cost more and delivered poorly. I called Howard Johnson's late and found the person on duty to be very friendly and accomodating. When I explained that I was on a stingy per diem, she pleasantly offered a nice discount from the rack rate. The... More

I hadn't stayed at a HoJo's before, but with the limited options in Claremont and seemingly good ratings on websites, I went for it. Positives: Cheapest stay in town. Clean bathroom; good water pressure and hot water in shower; free wireless internet (local free provider). Inside rooms (non-freeway side) are relatively quiet; else, you have the sound wall of the... More