Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lexington

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Howard Johnson
7.7 (1523 reviews)
2836 North Lee Highway , Lexington , US
+1 540-784-4946

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location and spectacular mountain views
Friendly staff (multiple positive mentions)
Comfortable beds / large rooms
Very affordable / excellent value
Quiet location; on a hill
Pet-friendly with direct outdoor access
Early check-in accommodated
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues: dirty sheets, hairs, mold, stink bugs, roaches
Persistent bad smells affecting guests' belongings
Inconsistent or poor complaint handling by some front desk staff
Breakfast quality inconsistent / limited choices
Broken vending machine and some worn room fixtures (chipped toilet seat, torn curtains)
Reports of slow or missing refunds and poor management follow-up

Categories

Cleanliness
3.2
Multiple reviews report severe cleanliness problems: dirty sheets, hairs, mold on the shower curtain, over 100 stink bugs in a room, roaches, torn curtains and pervasive bad smells. Cleanliness is a major negative factor.
Service
8.8
Mixed but largely positive: several guests praised friendly, helpful staff and early check-in; however there are notable reports of unhelpful or disrespectful front desk behavior and poor complaint handling in some cases.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised across reviews: great location, beautiful/spectacular mountain views, convenient to the highway, quiet and on a hill — strong positive for location.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed signals: comfortable beds and large rooms were often noted, but worn furniture/walls, a chipped toilet seat, wet/left-out furniture, torn curtains and pest/odor incidents lowered perceived room quality.
Amenities
7.8
Variable amenities: breakfast and vending are inconsistent (broken vending, limited/poor breakfast reported), but direct outdoor access and basic amenities are available; overall modest but serviceable.
Value for Money
9.1
Frequently described as very affordable and a good value; many guests felt the price was a strong positive despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Inconsistent breakfast experiences: some guests enjoyed the breakfast, others found it sparse or poor — overall average to slightly above-average for budget property expectations.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall mixed but leaning positive when weighing location, price and friendly staff against serious cleanliness/pest problems. Many guests enjoyed value and views, but cleanliness issues significantly impacted some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:03

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Family-Friendly Amenities

Spectacular Scenery: Nestled amidst the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains, our Timber Ridge hotel offers stunning views that will take your breath away.

Family Fun: Enjoy a wide range of family-friendly amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's playground, and a picnic area with charcoal grills - perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones.

Delightful Dining: Start your day right with a hot continental breakfast featuring a variety of delicious options such as bagels, toast, oatmeal, cereals, and more, ensuring you're fueled up for your adventures in Lexington.

Experience the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley at our Howard Johnson Lexington hotel. Book now and create unforgettable moments with your family.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Sep 9, 2026 until Wed, May 26, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ROA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1523 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.2
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Sherry • solo_traveller • us
10
Clean, fresh, great pillows!
Pros:

Always fresh and clean. It’s my 1/2 way stop be NC and my family in NJ. Right off 81.

Cons:

Not a lot of food places near by.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Syed • couple • us
6
Everything was good but too noisy
Pros:

.Cleanlyness

Cons:

Too noisy of heavy vehicle movement, woke up every hour during early hours of the morning

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Orenduff • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location no quality of the facility

Cons:

Breakfast was fair to poor

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • solo_traveller • us
8
Good value,
Pros:

Comfortable room. Coffee in lobby 24/7.
Free continental breakfast.

Cons:

Not much to walk to nearby.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • us
9
Easy on off location, great value, nice breakfast
Pros:

Convenient location, great value, nice breakfast, quiet, comfortable room.

Cons:

The bloodhound that kept barking

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Kishia • couple • us
10
Nice comfortable stay, will stay again
Pros:

Very nice and convenient

Cons:

N/A

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • au
8
Great convenient room which served as a good place to explore Lexington, the nearby Colleges and Universities and our co
Pros:

Functional gym, great breakfast and 24hr self-service coffee was a plus.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location beautiful view

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • us
9
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable bed. Spectacular view of the mountains
Pros:

Conveniently located to the highway and the view is spectacular

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Higgins • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The room was clean and the staff was nice and friendly

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Clarence • couple • us
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
Friendly staff, huge rooms, and a great breakfast!
Pros:

We arrived a bit early and were permitted to check in early…we had travelled a long time that day on a motorcycle and appreciated the early check in.

Cons:

We liked everything

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

We travel with a guide dog and the front desk manager treated the dog – which is a seeing eye dog – like a pet and gave us some difficulty.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • solo_traveller • us
2
Horrible! Do not stay, so dirty, they don’t clean or change the sheets! Stay elsewhere!!!
Pros:

How cheap it was but now I know why

Cons:

Everything. Extremely dirty, stink bugs all over in the room, hairs all over the bathtub. Had to ask the front seat to change my DIRTY sheets. Went back to the too. All they did was REMAKE the bed. I went back down it was a different person at the front desk, a man who I told about what I asked and what they did. All Indian staff btw so they were talking crap about me calling me a liar. I have photos of the same stains and crumbs in the dirty bed that were still there!!! I asked to just get clean sheets and change them myself finally they gave me some after arguing with me and disrespecting me in front of other guests. (Which witnessed the entire thing) it smells horrible in the place like nasty food. All my stuff stink after the stay.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Reynolds • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Clean on top of a hill and pleasingly quiet.

Cons:

Nothing I really didnt like other than a smaller choice for breakfast...but I've been in other motels that had less.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee