Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus Fort Benning

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Howard Johnson
6.3 (323 reviews)
3201 Macon Road, Suite A , Columbus , US
+1 706-568-1740

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location (near restaurants and shopping)
Friendly, helpful staff
Comfortable beds reported by some guests
Accessible/nearby fast food (McDonald’s)
Some guests enjoyed the pool and working A/C
Convenient for short/cheap stays
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues: bed bugs, roaches, mold, musty odors
Rooms and property are old, run-down and poorly maintained
Broken furniture and fixtures (box springs, faucets, baseboards)
Green pool reported by some guests
Very limited or poor breakfast options
Reports of sketchy surroundings and safety incidents; refund issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reports of major cleanliness issues: bed bugs, roaches, visible dirt/debris, mold, musty odors and holes in walls/ceilings; several guests left immediately due to pests.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as pleasant, friendly and helpful; front desk interactions and quick maintenance responses were praised despite property issues.
Location
9
Consistently cited as a strong point: close to McDonald’s, shopping and restaurants, walkable and generally felt safe by several reviewers.
Room Quality
3.5
Rooms described as dated and run-down with broken box springs, cracked doors, falling baseboards, black mold behind toilet and general wear and tear affecting comfort.
Amenities
7
Mixed: some guests enjoyed a functioning pool and working A/C, but others reported a green pool, limited/bare breakfast area and poorly maintained HVAC units.
Value for Money
7
Perceived as a cheap, budget option — acceptable to some given the price but many felt the condition did not justify the cost (mixed expectations vs. reality).
Food and Beverage
4
Breakfast described as very limited or non-existent by multiple guests; no strong F&B offerings mentioned beyond basic continental options.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall impression is mixed: excellent service and location offset by severe cleanliness and room-quality problems for many guests; some had decent stays while others left early or required refunds.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Complimentary Grab and Go Breakfast
Start your day right with a complimentary grab and go breakfast at our Columbus, Georgia hotel.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and local calls included in all guest rooms.

Convenient Facilities
Benefit from free on-site parking, laundry facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing facilities provided for your convenience.

Book your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus Fort Benning now and explore nearby attractions like The Columbus Museum, The Coca-Cola Space Science Center, and The National Infantry Museum.

Important information:

Please note the property offers only limited housekeeping at this time.

Pool is open for the season until December, from 10:00 am to to 10:00 pmGuests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CSG

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 323 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Nico • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Na

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Hailey • family_with_children • us
1
We didn’t stay here was there for maybe 10 minutes and left
Pros:

It was right behind a McDonalds

Cons:

It was dirty had a bed bug on the wall and mold on the ceiling still haven’t heard anything back about receiving my refund.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • extended_group • us
4
Cheap hotel equals dated property.
Pros:

Beds were comfortable. Good location, walking distance to shopping and restaurants.

Cons:

The box spring was broken on arrival, called maintenance and they immediately switched it out. The hot water quit working and maintenance was quick to fix it also. Just an inconvenience. Staff was great.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Meagan • couple • us
2
Hotel for extended stay or night owls experience only
Pros:

Front desk smelled nice because of third party cleaning aroma device.
Easy access to McDonald’s for a cleaner experience and bathroom

Cons:

The room looked like it hadn’t been touched! Visibly see dirt and debris in the floor. We immediately went to dollar tree to get disinfectants, but still did not feel comfortable staying. After getting back from dinner we saw roaches and immediately left. We drove hours back home in the wee hours of the morning on our anniversary.
While I do understand it was a super cheap room. I expected for me and husband to be the only visitors

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Judy • family_with_children • us
8
grateful to have a clean comfortable bed and great pool to enjoy
Pros:

nice pool great room clean and working ac

Cons:

Breakfast had limited to no options. everything looked old

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Javon • family_with_children • us
1
Cons:

musty, holes in the walls and ceilings, water was not cold or warm just scolding hot we couldn’t even shower. pool was green

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Golden • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

The person at check-in was nice.

Cons:

Very old, dirty and location was sketchy. When we arrived at our room, the door was cracked open and a homeless person was in front of our room.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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joann • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It had roaches. I did not stay. Still have not received a refund.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • us
3
Staff is pleasant and helpful; but the facility needs serious MAINTENANCE.
Pros:

the staff was wonderful, but the facilites are run-down and there are many problems with the building itself.

Cons:

There were large cracks in the grouting in the shower where water was obviously getting inside the wall. The faucet in the tub/shower was broken loose from the wall giving yet another place for water to penetrate, the baseboard behind the toilet was falling off and the area was covered in black mold. The A/C unit was completely packed with dust and dirt, I'm not sure how it was even attempting to work - and it was struggling to cool the room adequately. I now have a rash and breathing issues after staying in this room.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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toheeb • family_with_children • ng
5
Pros:

everything

Cons:

everything

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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larry • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Convenient. Staff was friendly

Cons:

False advertisement on room. Handicap shower wasn't what was advertised. Looked old and run down

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Davi • couple • br
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Reuss • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Rosana • family_with_children • us
3
No me quedé cancele en el mismo estacionamiento
Pros:

El hotel no es nada de lo que se ven en las fotos

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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RobWill • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kerri • family_with_children • us
1
No stay happened as a cockroach was found minutes after arriving
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

Nicer employees and no bugs.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Isotides • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

Nada tiene chincha y ofrece desayunos q. Nunca vi y otra cosa tuve q salir antes para otro hotel por la chincha termine n el hospital por alergia con todos las picada q tenía nunca avía vivido algo q si el hotel es un desastres y la persona de recepción tiene mala actitudes

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee