Howard Johnson by Wyndham Allentown/Dorney Hotel & Suites

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Howard Johnson
6.1 (1106 reviews)
3220 Hamilton Boulevard , Allentown , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location (frequently praised)
Hot tub/relaxing hot tub area
Some staff were friendly and efficient
Affordable / cheap cost
Cons:
Dirty rooms and reports of flooding/leaks
Maintenance failures (door hinge, AC noise, toilets)
Indifferent or rude front desk in several instances
Indoor pool very cold / poorly maintained
Poor breakfast and limited F&B quality
Dated facility and uncomfortable furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
4.2
Multiple reports of dirty rooms: greasy handprints, hair and dirt along walls, general filth and at least one instance of flooding — cleanliness is notably below standard.
Service
6.8
Mixed service: several mentions of friendly staff and quick check-in/out, but also multiple reports of indifferent or rude front-desk behavior and failure to address maintenance issues (leaks).
Location
8.8
Frequently praised as convenient and perfect for work or visits — location is a clear strength mentioned across reviews.
Room Quality
4.5
Rooms described as very dated, with problems like a failing door hinge, overly high beds, uncomfortable furniture, loud AC and plumbing issues — overall quality is poor to fair.
Amenities
7.2
Mixed amenities: the hot tub is repeatedly praised and considered a plus, but the indoor pool is criticized (very cold) and some public facilities (lobby restrooms) reported filthy.
Value for Money
6.8
Noted as cheap/affordable by some reviewers which boosts perceived value, but persistent cleanliness and maintenance problems temper that value.
Food and Beverage
5
Food/beverage issues mentioned: breakfast described as poor or needing improvement in multiple reviews — overall slightly below average.
Overall Experience
5.5
Overall a mixed-to-negative experience: memorable quirks (hot tub, eccentric decor) and good location offset by cleanliness, maintenance, and inconsistent service, resulting in below-average overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located adjacent to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Water Park, the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Allentown/Dorney Hotel & Suites offers the perfect stay for thrill-seekers and families alike.

Comfortable Accommodations
Enjoy spacious rooms equipped with free WiFi, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cable TV, and work desk - ensuring a relaxing and productive stay.

Complimentary Amenities
Start your day right with a daily grab and go breakfast and take advantage of the indoor pool, free parking, and on-site laundry facilities during your visit.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Allentown/Dorney Hotel & Suites.

Important information:

Cats are not allowed at the property.

Please note the common areas and hallways are currently undergoing remodeling. Contact property for details.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 1106 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.2
Service: 6.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 5.5
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Velez • family_with_children • us
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • family_with_children • us
10
Buena
Pros:

Todo bien el desayuno no tan bueno pero aseptable

Cons:

La piscina demasiado cloró

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • us
7
It was what we were looking for,comfortable bed for the night. Quick stay back on the road in the morning.
Pros:

Close to the highway ,staff was great directing us to a good spot for dinner.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
D
David • extended_group • gb
6
Adequate 2 night stay
Pros:

Cheap cost.

Cons:

Could do with a refurbishment.Very dated

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jeff Nichol • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The lamp in the room? Surprisingly brilliant. The hot tub by the pool? A lovely touch. But the décor, GOOD LORD! It’s giving 1970s swinger chic meets IKEA showroom after a very questionable divorce. Somehow, it all comes together in a way that’s absolutely bonkers. Is it elegant? Absolutely not. Is it memorable? You bet your arse. It’s a bit of a mess, but at least it’s a mess with a hot tub.

Cons:

The room door was apparently hanging on for dear life, with the top hinge giving up the ghost, resulting in my wife accidentally leaving the room wide open while we went to enjoy the hot tub. Absolutely FANTASTIC. Nothing says a relaxing getaway quite like inviting the entire hotel to have a look around your room.

Then we have Mr. Patel at the front desk, who looked like he hadn’t experienced a genuine moment of happiness since the fall of the Berlin Wall. That said, I’ll give credit where credit is due. He got us checked in and out quickly, so at least the service was efficient. The atmosphere in the lobby, however, was about as welcoming as a tax audit. Every time we went anywhere near the place, we were met with stares that made me feel like I’d just walked into the wrong family’s Christmas dinner. Not exactly the warm welcome you’d hope for.

And now, the INDOOR POOL. Oh, FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE! If you’re going to advertise an indoor pool, I’d quite like to be able to enter the water without immediately questioning every life decision that led me there. I’ve felt warmer water coming out of a garden hose in November. Calling that thing a swimming pool is an act of breathtaking optimism.

Overall, a fascinating experience. A room door on the verge of collapse, a front desk with all the warmth of a morgue, and a swimming pool seemingly designed to preserve frozen peas. At least the hot tub was decent. THANK GOD FOR SMALL MERCIES!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Glenda L • family_with_children • pr
5
Pros:

Staff super friendly.

Cons:

Can improve breakfast.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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angela • family_with_children • us
4
Place is okay but employees arent helpful.
Pros:

The only thing good was location and hot tub.

Cons:

I had 5 people and 4 pillows. Called for more pillows and was told they had none. Needed more towels and was told to come down and get it from them. So i did. Stayed two days asked for more towels we were 5 people and they said yes 3-5 minutes waited an hour and never got them.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
B
Bill • couple • us
8
Cons:

Beds are toooooo high, orange chair is the pitts, very uncomfortable.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Hicks • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Location was great! Staff was friendly! Rooms were clean! Pool was a plus!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

The location was perfect for my work trip

Cons:

The room was very dirty. There were two giant greasy hand prints on the wall next to the bed, and there was dirt and hair along the walls in the bathroom and the room itself.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • family_with_children • us
10
Felt comfortable in the room, had everything needed!
Pros:

Bedroom was very clean. I was able to smell the washed linen.

Cons:

Bathroom and bedroom clean!!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
C
Callejas • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
M
Myranda • couple • us
1
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • family_with_children • us
1
I will not ever stay here again.
Cons:

I called the front desk at 6AM to let them know there is a leak and they said they would check it out. Then at 7AM there was leaks coming from multiple places in the ceiling and bathroom. There was a flood in the room and i called the front desk back and they said there was no maintenance available until 9AM. I let them know that no one showed up to even look at it. The front desk still did not do anything. When we were checking out i told the front desk again at 10AM and the front desk said he was unaware. There was a flood in the room.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Yael • family_with_children • il
1
Do Not Book This Hotel!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty, old facility. NOTHING WORKED! Room key (they only give one per room) kept getting deactivated, lobby restrooms didn't lock, filthy, no paper towels. Room dirty, ac loud, toilet won't flush properly, terrible breakfast, indifferent/rude staff, other room's toilet flooded the room upon flushing. In short, very bad experience, regret having booked this hotel.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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vicky • extended_group • us
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Hector • family_with_children • us
7
Nice quick getaway
Pros:

Quite

Cons:

Beat up

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • us
2
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Suzette • couple • us
2
Stay away
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Walls in room were really dirty. Bathroom door didn’t fit door opening and wouldn’t close. Water pressure was weak. Sink hot water was on right instead of left as standard sinks are. Ice machine was right outside our room and noisy when being used. Will never stay here again and will not recommend to anyone.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee