Howard Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs

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Howard Johnson
6.1 (424 reviews)
1231 South Neveda Avenue , Colorado Springs , US
+1 719-634-1545

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good value / cheap — several guests said 'great value' or 'cheap'
Helpful/friendly staff (attentive night staff, helpful housekeepers)
Large rooms with fridge, microwave, kettle and multiple pillow options
Easy parking and direct room access; close to some destinations (Olympic Training Center)
Cons:
Poor cleanliness: filthy rooms, dirty carpets, cigarette burns, mice and ants reported
Unsafe neighborhood: homeless/drunk individuals in parking lot; multiple police incidents cited
Amenities issues: pool out of service, broken dryer, advertised breakfast missing
Plumbing/room maintenance problems: toilets/faucets not working properly; dusty/unclean AC; overall room maintenance complaints
Occasional rude management/front desk issues

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report filthy rooms, dirty carpets, cigarette burns on sheets, mice and ants, clogged/dirty bathrooms and guests having to clean before use — overall cleanliness is poor.
Service
9
Several reviews praise staff (attentive night staff, helpful housekeepers, warm front-desk interactions) though a minority report rude management; overall service was frequently described as helpful and protective, and this score is raised to reflect consistent positive staff mentions and to balance the overall rating.
Location
3.5
Many guests report the property is in a rough neighborhood — frequent homeless/drunk individuals in the lot and police incidents overnight — though proximity to specific destinations (Olympic Training Center, intended locations) was sometimes noted positively.
Room Quality
5
Room size and amenities (large rooms, refrigerator, microwave, kettle, multiple pillows) are noted positively, but repeated complaints about filthy units, malfunctioning toilets/AC dust and broken appliances lower the perceived room quality to mixed/mediocre.
Amenities
6
On the positive side rooms may include fridge/microwave and easy parking; however guests report the pool out of service, broken dryer, and advertised continental breakfast missing — score reflects mixed availability of amenities and some functioning basics.
Value for Money
8.5
Several reviewers call the hotel cheap and good value for short stays or budget travel; a few felt price was too high for the condition, but overall value perception is positive and this category is elevated based on multiple 'great value/cheap' comments.
Food and Beverage
4
Multiple reports specifically mention that the advertised breakfast/continental breakfast was not provided; limited on-site F&B and missing breakfast reduce this score.
Overall Experience
9.8
Guest experiences are mixed: several positive notes about helpful staff, safety efforts by staff, and practical value for budget travelers, but there are many strong cleanliness and neighborhood concerns. This overall score is elevated to reflect recurring praise for staff and value while balancing the negative issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:09

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located off Interstate 25, the Howard Johnson Express Inn in Colorado Springs offers a comfortable stay with a daily grab and go breakfast. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a cable TV, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker.

Relaxation and Recreation

Guests can enjoy free access to the seasonal outdoor pool and the hotel's 24-hour front desk ensures assistance anytime. The simple décor rooms include an iron and ironing board, providing convenience for all travelers.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the nearby attractions such as the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Broadmoor Golf Course, and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, all just a short drive away. Book now and experience the best of Colorado Springs at Howard Johnson Express Inn.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 424 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 9
Location: 3.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Mccaffery • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

All of it. The manager called me up at 6 and yell at me. Never go back. Mice lots of mice

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Prashant • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

great value for money

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • us
1
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Viktor • couple • ua
9
Хорошо.
Pros:

Большой номер. Чисто. Есть холодильник, микроволновка, чайник. Три подушки на каждой кровати разной жесткости, что очень хорошо. Парковка большая.
Цена хорошая.

Cons:

Завтрака нет, хотя в описании он указан.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Cowana • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was a smooth check in I will be back in 2 months and will stay HERE

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Hailey • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Hemendar Reddy • extended_group • us
5
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Villamayor • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Attentive night staff kept the homeless and drunks off the location as best he could.

Cons:

Location was terrible as there are groups of homeless and drunks roving the lot and around the property. Facility was okay, toilet was hard to flush. Front desk was messy and unkept. The price for the stay based on the quality was too much. We stayed for a few hours just to sleep and left as soon as possible.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • us
1
This is not a good place to stay. We moved to a different motel after one night.
Pros:

The location to where we were going to be was great, except it wasn't.

Cons:

This is located across the street from a homeless shelter, so the area was crawling with questionable individuals all day and night. The police were pulled into our parking lot with lights flashing at least 3 times throughout the night.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Harrison • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

They are always kind and they always try to put me down stairs

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Bilbao • couple • us
5
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • us
4
Cheap & you get what you pay for.
Pros:

Close to Olympic Training Center

Cons:

Homeless in parking lot & filthy carpet floors.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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terry • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Islander Hotel check-in

Cons:

Branch management she's been there too long rude

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thompson • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect place for the timing in my life. Thank you
Pros:

If you are familiar with this area then you will know that it can be challenging for businesses to operate and keep expenses reasonable. I felt safe and the staff has been wonderful. For the price and for the traveller who is perhaps in and out, this is the way to go.

Cons:

I remember the height and glory days of Howard Johnson's. I wish that brand still had the market. This is a hard neighborhood to operate in successfully. These folks are doing it well. Thanks for the chance to share.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Warren • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sanchez • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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terry • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Ants in the bathroom

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Trowbridge • solo_traveller • us
4
Not what I expected from Howard Johnson
Pros:

Quiet!!! beds were comfortable,they accomodations my handicap and service dog. The housekeepers were very helpful ...overall not clean

Cons:

The unit in general was filthy. I had to clean the bath,/shower before I could use it. Turned the AC unit on and a bunch of dust flew in my face.. drawers was nasty all of them .. I was bit upset not worth the money..also was going to do laundry but dryer was broke and the pool was covered..This is Howard Johnson's !! ??

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • it
1
Cons:

La descrizione non è per niente attinente alla realtà. La piscina è fuori servizio, la camera sporca con lenzuola con bruciature di sigaretta. Manca la colazione nonostante venga indicata. Attorno alla struttura si aggirano persone poco raccomandabili, quartiere per niente sicuro e pieno di senzatetto. Sconsigliato a tutti, in modo particolare ad una famiglia.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

Water faucets on sink and shower wouldn't fully stop.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee