Howard Johnson by Wyndham Gothenburg

Hotels
•
Howard Johnson
7.4 (164 reviews)
401 Platte River Drive , Gothenburg , US
+1 308-537-2684

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good value for money
Comfortable bed
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff (in many cases)
In-room jacuzzi available
Cons:
Booking system/check-in delays and clerk errors
At least one report of rooms not clean
Limited breakfast options and poor replenishment
Room key/remote and A/C control issues
Occasional misleading room description (smoking/non-smoking)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reports: several guests note rooms were clean, but one report of rooms 'not clean' and some missed replenishments lowered confidence.
Service
6.8
Mixed service: staff described as friendly and helpful at times, but repeated booking-system failures, a fumbled check-in and front-desk issues reduced the score.
Location
7.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier (location not mentioned in reviews).
Room Quality
8.2
Generally positive: rooms described as big, comfortable bed and in-room jacuzzi; some operational issues noted (TV remote, A/C control).
Amenities
7.6
Mixed: in-room jacuzzi and basic amenities present, but breakfast items ran out, no elevator mentioned and some operational issues with key/remote.
Value for Money
8.8
Strongly positive consensus: multiple guests called it good value and worth the money.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Underwhelming breakfast: limited options, presentation concerns and staff needed to be called to replenish items.
Overall Experience
7.4
Mixed overall: many guests found good value and pleasant stays, but a few serious booking/cleanliness/service failures caused significant negative experiences for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

Property Description

Indulge in Relaxation: Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and hot tub at our Gothenburg, Nebraska hotel, just minutes away from Pony Express Station.

Modern Comforts: Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, unwind with a flat-screen cable TV, and make use of convenient amenities like a microwave, fridge, and coffeemaker in every room at Howard Johnson Gothenburg.

Convenient Services: Start your day with a daily continental breakfast, take advantage of the 24-hour front desk, and benefit from facilities such as meeting rooms, dry cleaning, and free parking during your stay.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Howard Johnson Gothenburg now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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: LBF

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 164 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 6.8
Location: 7.4
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.4
J
james • couple • us
8
Very nice, served us well.
Cons:

The room key did not work well. Had to have it reprogrammed once. It did not unlock the door everytime.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
J
Jeff • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jeff • solo_traveller • us
10
Was great
Pros:

Easily accessible, clean and comfortable. I will be booking there in the near future multiple times for work

Cons:

Elevator would’ve been nice but not necessary

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
S
susan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
W
Walorski • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
P
Paula • couple • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
A
Anubha • family_with_children • us
8
Overall nice and pleasant value for money
Pros:

Request I made was fulfilled and room were clean and big with all amenities

Cons:

There could be more options in breakfast and i needed to call the staff to replenish the things as they were out.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • couple • us
1
Awful. Never again.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I used booking.com, but there was no room when I arrived. They were not clean. I waited three hours while the young clerk fumbled around. It was late and I had to get a room elsewhere. They gave me a receipt that said no charge but I want to ensure I wasn't charged.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
B
Brent • couple • us
5
OK at best.
Pros:

Breakfast fair enough but probably less than average.

Cons:

TV remote didn't work and had to help front desk to figure out. Air conditioner a little hard to get controlling at desired temperature.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • us
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jonson • solo_traveller • us
8
Good place for the value
Pros:

Friendly staff and good value for a nice room.

Cons:

Was totally worth the money.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
L
Lou • solo_traveller • us
1
Room description is misleading
Pros:

The bed and the in room jacuzzi

Cons:

I room did not get a smoking room. The description stated it was a smoking room

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jay • solo_traveller • us
7
It was pleasant . Pls add more items in the bfast. It lacks presentation
Pros:

The bed is comfortable…though its an old building , a brighter color would do the trick esp on the interior wall at reception area to make it more appealing.

Cons:

The system is very delayed in the facility when its comes to booking . I noticed some guests also has altercation with the receptionist on duty. Glad she did her best. Mngt needs to look into this as many guests are pissed off during that night due to confimed booking but system has problem to assign available room for the guests. Many travelled long distances but felt frustrated that time.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
R
Roger • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great staff. Great biscuits and gravy for breakfast

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
J
Janet • couple • us
1
Overcharged
Pros:

Overcharged, multiple charges or as they put it “holds” that were actually transactions and pulled from my bank account. Checked out in the 1/17 and still waiting to be refunded.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
G
Gene • couple • us
7
Pros:

It was a good breakfast. the toaster was was hard to locate and Hard to get to,

Cons:

The toilets are to small.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
P
Pamela • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • solo_traveller • us
8
Good place to sleep
Pros:

At least there was coffee,

Cons:

I like a breakfast with scrambled eggs and sausage. Not so much breads in plastic bags

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • extended_group • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
D
Dan • extended_group • us
10
Great value. Exactly what we needed.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. I liked the biscuits & gravy.

Cons:

The bathtub floor was a little slick. Would have been nice to have a mat.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee