We made a reservation to stay here while we worked at the La Mesa Oktoberfest. We arrived after 10 PM and the manager was locked in the office and had to open the door to let me in and the door was immediately locked behind us which did not give us a comfortable safe feeling. When we got to our... More

We had home repairs last weekend so had to vacate. We wanted an affordable, close-to-home, spot with Wi-Fi and breakfast. Howard Johnson El Cajon Blvd delivered. Quiet, secure, and comfortable. Not the Ritz, but just right for our needs. Across the street from a Rite-Aid and just a couple of blocks from new buffet ($8.99 lunch + 25% senior discount).... More

We booked this one on line but when we got there.... HUGE disappointment!!! .... The room (even with a non-smoking sign at the door) smelled reallyyy bad....We were forced to buy an aerosol to disguise it a little bit. Lots and lots of stains on the carpet.... Not really a continental breakfast as they advertises.... Sums up, not a good... More

bring your gun you will need it , also no sleep people at all hours of the night coming and going,also this place is like camping, not really camping would be cleaner really do not go here

Stayed here for one night. Usually stay next door at the Best Western Lamplighter, but they were full. Whole place has an air of neglect about it. We were given a small discount on the room rate because the AC was not working when we arrived. Front desk guy suggested that engineer was due to fix it, but he never... More

If you like the sounds of gang members yelling outside all day and night, the sound of hammers beating well into the night, this is the place for you.

I rate this as poor, but it is real close to terrible. It is extremely poor to other Howard Johnson's I have stayed at. $59.99 per night Thought I had found a great deal. Just walked in the door and it stinks of smoke. The beds are so hard I could use them as a table to eat from. The... More

I stayed for a night before visiting the University. The place is quiet, clean, simple and friendly. They offer a small swimming pool as well.

I was very upset with service cleanliness rooms and all the rest I changed hotels after being there for 1 night 2 best western what's right next door