Howard Johnson Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Salem

Hotels
Howard Johnson
6 (182 reviews)
1671 Skyview Rd, Salem, Virginia, 24153 , Salem , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.58
Multiple reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty bathrooms and unclean sheets.
Service
8.05
Some reviews mentioned staff interactions, although issues with services like key availability were noted.
Location
8.59
The location is considered good, with a beautiful area mentioned in the reviews.
Room Quality
5.54
Rooms had mixed reviews, with some stating they were okay while others pointed out significant issues like wear and tear.
Amenities
5.07
Reviewers noted a lack of working amenities and insufficient breakfast options.
Value for Money
6.53
The hotel was seen as lacking in quality relative to the price paid.
Food and Beverage
4.08
Several reviews indicated that breakfast options were severely lacking.
Overall Experience
5.55
The overall sentiment indicated dissatisfaction, typically just an okay experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 12:16

Property Description

Welcome to the Howard Johnson Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Salem, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Salem.

Recreation Opportunities
Dive into our seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy a game in our arcade/game room while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property.

Comfort & Entertainment
Our 102 spacious guestrooms come equipped with microwaves, cable programming, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring you have everything you need for a pleasant stay.

Exceptional Event Facilities
Planning a gathering? Utilize our versatile conference space and banquet hall to host everything from business meetings to special celebrations, all with the added convenience of free self-parking.

Don't miss out on a getaway filled with amenities and comfort—book your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 13 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Property Accessibility

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
Based on 182 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.58
Service: 8.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 5.54
Amenities: 5.07
Value for Money: 6.53
Food and Beverage: 4.08
Overall Experience: 5.55
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Brenda
4
Pros:

Toilets wouldnt flush.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Lily
4
Friendly but not clean
Pros:

Unfortunately this hotel was not clean. There was hair in the bathroom sink, the sheets were not clean, and the overall condition of the room was poor. The door did not latch properly without considerable effort.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Christina
10
Pros:

Carpet was a bit worn
Room was clean
Would stay again

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Armand partner
4
Pros:

Old taco bell under the bed with food still inside. Beer bottle caps and trash under the dressers.couch had animal bite marks and torn fabric down the side. No coffee maker like listed in the photo. Only 1 room key was available they didnt have enough keys to give 2. Curtains had tears so they had to be moved for proper privacy and there was an active wasp nest 6+ in the stairway to our room. Breakfast was subpar toast with no butter or jelly coffee with no creamer and no lids.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Melinda J partner
8
Pros:

It was a quick place to say and rest while in transit. Could use a little remodeling.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Brian
4
Ugh!
Pros:

We did not stay for breakfast We just wanted to leave. The TV was not working, there were two double beds and only 3 pillows, and the room felt dirty.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Heather family
6
Pros:

Room was ok. No shampoo provided. Just conditioner. No ice machines working. Free breakfast was almost non existent. No ice, cereal, juice . Asked for a 2nd key at check in and his machine didnt work so he said i only needed 1.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
C
Christen family
2
Pros:

Nasty

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
S
Srinivas
4
Pros:

If the owner doesn’t want to keep the property, better to get rid of it.

Rooms: noisy, no shampoo/conditioner and not too clean too.

There was hardly any breakfast though it was claimed that way. Coffee with no sugar and cream and some other frozen items. There was not a single staff either in the dining area nor the front desk.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
K
Karin family
4
Pros:

I'm sure this place was nice in it's prime, the location is beautiful, but the property is worn down now and needs a remodel, everything was done in the cheapest way possible from the 2-ply toilet paper, to the pipes squeaking the whole time the water came out in the shower, to the TVs only having a few channels with extreme static, to advertizing free breakfast only to go down there and there was none. Nor was there an attendant at the desk to ask about it. It was fine to crash for a night, but def should be in the price range of a motel 6 or super 8 bc the quality just wasnt there. Granted, we only paid $109 but it was more of a $50-60 experience.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Anna
2
Pros:

My room was filthy

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
T
tanya
6
Pros:

It was a ok hotel. I have stayed at other Wyndham hotels. This one was just ok

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
A
andre
2
Pros:

okay so they have joined room 124/122 these room the locks don’t work(lock) tired to explain to staff that night then asked staff to fix it they did but i asked the staff if he was trying to

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
M
Mike family_with_children
6
Pros:

The view from the room is incredible, room was clean, but we had three grandkids with us, and the tv had 3 PBS channels, im sure I could’ve went to the office to find out why, but it was 2:00 am, and I was too tired for the hassle, bathroom has a very small toilet and needs painting, it’s peeling all over, was convenient on and off the highway, and the price was right for a few hours of sleep on a long drive,,

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Bonnie family
4
Pros:

Got bug bites (still hoping it wasn’t bed bugs), the bathroom door was hanging on by one hinge, the little fridge needed cleaned (there was an old ice pack in there), the continental breakfast was hardly there & we had to call the front desk clerk to check in, plus we had to drop our key card in a box on the desk. No one was in there again.
We did see a big wasp nest outside of neighboring room.
The cleaning lady did stop to see if we needed anything. 👍

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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D. Clark partner
4
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was good. However, there were no cups of any kind provided. I went to the office to ask for some, and NO ONE was on duty. No one was in the office building. The only toiletries provide were two postage stamp sized soap bars. The towels were paper thin and felt like sandpaper. An argument occurred in the parking lot late at night, and no one intervened.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Very poor condition
Pros:

There was very limited breakfast every day. No sausages, gravy, eggs, juices and very little coffee. The pool was closed with green water and the weight room was closed with construction tools.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Bradley
6
Pros:

Sink looked it hadn't been cleaned, like someone dumped a full coffee filter down the drain. TV signal had a lot of interference and tv had no HDMI port. Breakfast was sparse and stale at 6:30am (available 6-9am). Ice machine was a countertop unit on the breakfast line. No vending machine.

Bed was comfy though. Good toiletry quality.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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Virna family_with_children
6
Pros:

I had already been 1 week before in this hotel to use it as a half -destination stop. The experience was very good. There were not many people at the hotel and there was no noise. They say in the hotel promotion they offer breakfast but it is very limited. It is more than a quick and go. Upon returning home I stopped to spend the night as a midpoint of destination. I chose the same room again. The front desk attendance that attended me was very kind. The room was clean again but noticed a strange smell but did not give importance. As at 9pm when I open the bathroom door I felt a smell of strong marijuana smoke that came out through the ventilation duct of the bathroom. I know the hotel has no control of that but thanks to the situation my stay was not the best as in the previous occasion.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
O
Oliver family
6
Pros:

Advertised. Breakfast included. 8:30am there were only a few slices of bread 6 waffle and juice They need to remove breakfast included if it’s not provided. Room and bed were fairly comfortable , lots of bugs crawling around. Driveway to hotel has poor lighting

2025-07-29 via Nuitee