Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem Hotel & Conference Center

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Howard Johnson
5.6 (210 reviews)
1671 Skyview Road , Salem , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Helpful front desk / great staff
Clean and safe (per one reviewer)
High-quality bedding and towels
Excellent water pressure
Stunning morning mountain views
Affordable / good value
Cons:
Room could have been cleaner
Fridge hooked to switched outlet — was off and smelled
No USB plugs available
Fixtures and furniture are dated/need updating
HVAC unit appears old

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed signals: one reviewer called it 'clean and safe' while another said the room could have been cleaner and noted a smelly fridge.
Service
7.2
Positive: front desk described as 'super helpful' and staff referred to as 'great'.
Location
7
Positive: morning views of the mountains described as 'stunning', indicating a strong location/view factor.
Room Quality
5
Mixed: bedding and towels praised as near 4-star quality, but furniture described as hand-me-downs and fixtures/HVAC noted as dated.
Amenities
3.6
Negative: no USB plugs available; fridge was connected to a switched outlet (off and smelly). Amenities appear lacking or outdated.
Value for Money
6.8
Positive: described as affordable and 'worth the stay', indicating good perceived value.
Food and Beverage
4.6
Limited mention: breakfast is referenced but details are incomplete; no strong positive feedback on food quality.
Overall Experience
5.6
Overall slightly above average: helpful staff, good value and views, but cleanliness, amenities, and some room aspects need improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-15 03:08

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Amenities

Located near Interstate 81, Howard Johnson Inn & Conference Center Salem offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with convenient amenities like a microwave and refrigerator. The nearby Hanging Rock Golf Course and Salem Civic Center provide entertainment just 3 miles away.

Comfortable Rooms and Services

Each room features cable TV, a seating area, and a work desk in a traditionally decorated setting. Guests can enjoy a grab and go breakfast each morning and access the fitness center, business center, and outdoor pool with mountain views.

Dining and Nearby Attractions

Explore dining options within half a mile or venture to Virginia Tech just 30 miles away. Book your stay at Howard Johnson Inn & Conference Center Salem for a convenient and comfortable experience.

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: ROA

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

5.6
Based on 210 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 7.2
Location: 7
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 3.6
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 4.6
Overall Experience: 5.6
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Cheryl • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rogan • couple • us
8
I needed an affordable place to stay for a night. It was great. The front desk guy was super helpful and the breakfast w
Pros:

Clean and safe.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Venu • extended_group • us
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • us
8
Worth the stay
Pros:

Loved the bedding and bath towels were 4 star quality. Excellent water pressure. The old school HJ look is nostalgic and fun. Staff was great. The HVAC unit looked older than me and I remember Carter as a president but it worked great. Views in the morning of the mountains were stunning

Cons:

Room could have been cleaner. Fridge was hooked up to switched outlet and therefore off and smelled when you opened it. Fixtures need updating. Nothing has a USB plug. Furniture looked like hand me downs from another hotel. You can tell they are currently fixing the place up so I look forward to the next visit.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Campbell-Maher • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location and staff was very friendly.

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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Dianna • family_with_children • us
10
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Sullivan • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Awesome view

Cons:

Smoking rooms mixed among the nonsmoking rooms

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Marla • solo_traveller • us
5
Construction early on a Sunday morning? Really??
Pros:

location

Cons:

NOISY!!!

2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Dorinda • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Only the view

Cons:

Room was horrible. Roaches and spiders in the room. The capert was dirty and sticky. There was no free full continental breakfast. When asked the day staff at desk he told me they only have to provide coffee and one item. The building was falling apart

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Jashvanti • couple • us
3
2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lorene • couple • us
1
Never again.
Pros:

The view from the balcony.

Cons:

The room was not clean, crumbs in the draw, food under cushion in the chair witch was one color and cushion another, use tissue in desk drawer, paint was peeling off the walls in the bathroom, no exhaust fan in the bathroom had to leave the door open or you couldn’t breath taking a shower, room was cold even with heat on at 70. King size bed with only 2 pillows, stains on comforter and shower curtain. No coffee pot or coffee in room. Dust on head board that you could write your name in it. Ladybug crawling up the wall. Carpet and curtains were still from the 1960’s.

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Mark A • solo_traveller • us
6
Adequate hotel for a single traveler; rooms & decor needs updating!!
Pros:

1st floor access to King room; quiet location with mountain views!

Cons:

No coffee maker in room & No cable TV ( over the air antenna ), with only 2-3 viewable channels!

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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
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Christen • family
2
Pros:

Nasty

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee