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Howard Johnson Express Vernon

2.0 of 5
451 Hartford Turnpike / I-84, Vernon, CT 06066
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Howard Johnson Express Vernon
Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Vernon
2.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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Longboat Key, Florida
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We were apprehensive when we pulled up because the hotel is very seedy from the outside; however, the room was very clean and comfortable. We were traveling with our two cats and really don't expect much from a pet friendly motel, but we were pleasantly surprised.

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Stratford, Connecticut
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This was by far the dirtiest hotel I have ever been in. Hotel needs a complete renovation. Windows were boarded up with plywood and security door didn't work. I'm not sure why I was given a key for entry. There was a funky smell in the corridors and room. The bathroom had a hole in the ceiling in the shower... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

I was happy with the cheap price. The front desk manager was one of the rudest people I have ever met. When we first arrived he answered a call in the middle of processing my payment and took his time talking for 10 minutes while I stood their waiting. That was the initial trun-off. The second thing he did wrong... More

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Bethel, Connecticut, USA
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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The hallway and room was dirty (e.g., hairs in the shower). The alarm in the room next to us went off at 5 am and didn't turn off. After 10 minutes of it, we called the front desk to ask them to turn it off. 15 minutes later, it was still going so we called again and they didn't answer.... More

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Carlsbad, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

room is clean and everything works limited parking for big truck or car with trailers rooms do come with terrace/patio with two chairs big doors when you enter room tub & shower/with soap shampoo conditioner coffee maker in room{of course coffee}it was in the bathroom safe area,good nights sleep 2 great restaurants close by{walking distance}1 open 24 hours

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011 via mobile

It's one thing to book a cheap hotel knowing it's not going to be the best. It's another showing up, waiting over a half hour in the lobby with no one talking to me about why my room isn't ready. After the manager went outside to talk to one of his mates for a half hour someone else had to... More

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Storrs, Connecticut
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

A bargain. Clean rooms, quiet, no foul odors, nice continental breakfast, pets allowed, & convenient access for the handicapped. The management accommodated my request for a refrigerator & microwave promptly. It was a very nice escape from hurricane Irene. But admittedly I've stayed in better--for $150 per night and up! You won't be disappointed with your stay here.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011
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people found this review helpful

Called three days, prior, was assured pool was open. After check-in, discovered pool had been closed because of an accident over a week ago. Issues refund but not accomidation to other locations.

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Vernon, Connecticut
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011

While some recent reviews here are negative, my experience was positive. Beyond that, I feel that other negative reviews are outdated. Yes, the motel is aging; however, my room was clean with no musty smells. WiFi worked fine in the room. I did have a problem with an outlet in the bathroom and the safe needed to be re-programmed. Unfortunately,... More

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Rockville, Connecticut
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

Life happens, and sometimes you need actual help from customer service, not a hard time. The manager seems to have the lines between business and threats to a fine line. However, friendly staff members over the phone. Not much I can say since it is a stressful memory.

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Address: 451 Hartford Turnpike / I-84, Vernon, CT 06066
Price range (per night):* S$75 - 96

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