About Howard Johnson by Wyndham Atlantic City
Experience New Jersey’s famous resort city on a budget at Howard Johnson Inn Atlantic City. Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking, this unfussy hotel is walking distance from casinos and entertainment. Atlantic City Boardwalk and the beach are about five minutes’ walk away.
Casual air-conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, safe, free newspaper, tea and coffee-making facilities, cable TV and ironing facilities. Spacious suites add a fridge and accessible rooms are available.
Amenities comprise a 24-hour reception, shuttle bus service, elevators, outdoor swimming pool and room service. Children can stay free.
A hot breakfast is available at the on-site restaurant, which also serves lunch. There are various dining options located nearby.
Howard Johnson Inn Atlantic City is less than 15 minutes’ walk from Playground Pier and Tangier Outlet for shopping and dining, while Atlantic City International Airport is about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean, comfortable and affordable
Reviewers frequently said the rooms were straightforward but more than satisfactorily clean and comfortable for a short stay, although some critics felt the rooms were quite small. With its affordable room rates and perks like a swimming pool and free parking, many guests felt they achieved decent value for money by choosing this property.
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Popular central location
Guests liked the way Atlantic City's famous casinos were also within easy reach of this hotel. From its central location just off Pacific Avenue and one block from the boardwalk and beach, travelers were also within walking distance of entertainment venues, nightlife, dining, shopping and attractions. Another bonus was the handy shuttle bus to casinos and attractions.
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Friendly staff
The customer service attracted plenty of praise from reviewers. Personnel were often described as polite, friendly and helpful. Guests usually experienced a hassle-free check-in too.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cleanliness and maintenance issues
Standards of cleanliness and maintenance were more than satisfactory for most visitors, although some critics felt they left something to be desired. Unsatisfactorily cleaned bathrooms, stained bedding and patchy housekeeping were the main cleanliness gripes described by reviewers. Critics sometimes said the hotel would be enhanced by further modernization to address issues like dated decor, tired-looking furniture and old TVs in some rooms.
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Nuisance smells and noises
According to some light sleepers, certain rooms facing the street were exposed to occasional traffic noise. There were also some reports of noise from adjacent rooms and corridors causing disturbances. Lingering smoky smells were also reported in some rooms.
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Claims of patchy free Wi-Fi
The complimentary Wi-Fi access was welcomed by reviewers, although some claimed that the network coverage and speeds were unimpressive at times.