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Howard Johnson Express Wilmington

2.0 of 5
3901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28043
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Ranked #40 of 42 hotels in Wilmington
2.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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krowe29
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

i made the mistake of arriving late and tired. after my experience at this hotel i feel like i will never stay at a howard johnson's again. too many problems to list. finding a previous guest's medication on the floor by the sink was a problem. having to manually flush the toilet from the tank, also a problem. bathtub FULL... More

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Vera0125
Martinsville, New Jersey
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

We came in really late but should have just left. It Was nothing like what Howard Johnsons advertise. Dirty and just gross. Don't stay here! More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011

We chose the Howard Johnson because Wilmington is an expensive area to stay in a hotel, and we only needed a room overnight. The Howard Johnson seemed like the least dingy of the lower priced hotel. Unfortunetley that was a great misrepresentation. We arrived at the Howard Johnson late on a friday night because our plane didn't land until 11:30p.m.... More

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bluechilli8
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2011
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Yes, the rooms are old and outdated. I didn't feel overly safe in this motel style drive up to your door accommodation as a single female. I didn't find things overly dirty. the sheets and pillowcases were clean and changed every day. i was given bulldog clips to keep the curtains closed as i had requested they be kept closed... More

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tiffanynbryant
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011
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Where do I start? We verified we were getting a non-smoking room and walked into a room that smelled like cigarette smoke with a recent attempt to disguise it with air freshener. The bathroom felt and looked like a 1980s model mobile home bathroom. Picture awful peeling wallpaper, a worn out tub/shower, veneer fake "wooden" door and cabinetry. There had... More

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Sam95835
Sacramento, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2010
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We didn't have a reservation for our trip to Wilmington, so we didn't have high expectations: we just needed a place to sleep for the night. The price we paid for a room was good, but once we got in the room it was so dirty we couldn't stay. The carpets, while there was no obvious dirt, were in dire... More

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JDevin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2010

I was booked for 3 nights at another hotel on Market Street (Travelodge) but it was so filthy I had to leave. There were many other places to choose from in the area and the economy ones (EconoLodge, Motel 6) were all posting a rate of 39.99. I chose Howard Johnson because it looked better kept than the other offerings.... More

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VRL63
Charlotte, NC
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3 reviews
41 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2009

Traveled to Wilmington for the weekend with elderly, handicapped mom. We like motels with outward facing doors; easier access for disabled. Needed an accessible room, as she does not walk easily. Called ahead, was told bathroom had shower. We found that indeed, there was a shower head, but it was in the tub! Had a second room booked for additional... More

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MunchkinsNana
Tampa Bay
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2009

This Howard Johnson has taken a turn for the worst. The carpet was so dirty, not only were our feet black, the carpet actually felt sticky. The front office told us the carpet was cleaned a few weeks ago and it was only sand. I think not....! They were not pleased that we had even mentioned a problem. Although we... More

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MDR2012000
Goldsboro
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2008
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person found this review helpful

This little spot was very nice. Not only did they let us check in early but they did everything they could to make our stay more comfortable. We had two rooms, the rooms did not have a refrig or microwave. A few hours after checking in they brought us a refrig and microwave. We did not request it but they... More

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