Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Management not shutting down a party out in the parking lot with base in their car and it running all night with the doors open engine running and music blasting with alcohol bottles all around, I don't understand how nobody called the cops because I'm just not a cop caller but I cannot believe that no one called the cops and when I talked to the management the next morning he just blew me off and didn't say a single word a sorry nothing they must have some connection with the people staying there selling drugs because they are definitely dirty

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Tuve que esperar como 30 minutos para que viniera un personal en el Front Desk para atenderme con muy mala actitud, mientras tanto me atendió la persona de mantenimiento que también tenía muy mala actitud por no tener acceso a la computadora

Demasiado ruido de la carretera ke pasa al lado no están insonorizadas correctamente y muy amablemente me cambiaron a lo más alejado de tal vía .. insonorización!!!!

The entire facility was outdated and dirty.

the room was not to clean. the room smelled of smoked, as if it was a smoking room. The appearance inside was dirty, as if noting is wiped down. and debris on the floors and even a roach was in the room. This hotel seems to be getting worse .

Too much noise from street and other rooms.
Had to pay cash as they didn't have contactless payments.

Nothing

Everything was dirty. The shower rod was badly bent and ends were cracked. The doorframe had clearly been busted at some point and the light switch by the door had part cut off.

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After multiple stays at this property, I feel obligated to finally leave an honest review.

I’ve overlooked far more than I should have—cockroaches, visible dirt, unpleasant odors, and a generally uncomfortable environment. If you read other reviews mentioning these issues, they are not exaggerated. I chose to tolerate them in the past because of the lower price point and never reflected them in my previous ratings.

However, today made it clear that the real issue goes beyond the physical conditions—it’s the management and complete lack of basic hospitality.

I arrived at 2:35 PM for a 3:00 PM check-in and politely asked if an early check-in might be possible, fully acknowledging the policy. I was immediately told there were no rooms available. Minutes later, when I asked about early check-in fees, I was told it would cost $50—and suddenly, a room was available.

That contradiction alone says everything.

After a brief discussion, I made it clear I was not willing to pay $50 for 15–20 minutes and was prepared to simply wait, even though it meant delaying my work call. The situation seemed to settle when a staff member told me not to worry about it and confirmed I could check in without the fee. I even double-checked to be sure, and was reassured.

Then, unexpectedly, a senior staff member intervened, overrode that agreement, and aggressively insisted on the charge—restarting the conflict after it had already been resolved.

At that point, it was no longer about the money. It was about principle. Charging $50 for a few minutes is one thing; handling the situation with inconsistency, poor judgment, and disregard for the guest is another.

I chose to leave rather than stay somewhere I felt disrespected. Booking support handled the situation professionally and issued a full refund.

This hotel may appear to be a deal, but the reality matches the negative reviews you see online.