Howard Johnson by Wyndham Harrisonburg

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Howard Johnson
6.4 (795 reviews)
10 Linda Lane , Harrisonburg , US
+1 540-217-6143

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable/large bed with good pillows
Friendly staff (several mentions)
Good location (cited by multiple guests)
Affordable pricing / good value for price
Continental breakfast and coffee available
Cons:
Serious cleanliness problems (stains, blood, dirty linens, cigarette burns, debris)
Rooms very dated and run down (broken springs, buckled floors, holes in walls/drapes)
Maintenance issues (leaky toilets, broken lamps, unstable floors, doors not locking)
Limited/poor breakfast selection and occasional outages
Noise issues for some rooms (busy street, street racing) and some safety/comfort concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reviews report serious cleanliness issues (blood on comforter, stained linens, cigarette burns, sticky floors, needles, dirty washcloths) and several guests refused to stay or left early.
Service
9
Mixed but generally positive reports about staff — one review explicitly calls staff 'super nice' and several guests noted helpful on-site personnel; there is an isolated report of an unhelpful night clerk who refused a refund.
Location
9
Several guests noted a good location and easy access; a few reports mention busy/noisy street racing or a shady exterior for some rooms, but overall location is cited as a strong point.
Room Quality
3
Rooms described as very dated and run down with broken springs, unstable/buckled floors, holes in walls/drapes, broken lamps, and toilet issues — many specific complaints about room condition.
Amenities
7.2
Basic amenities available (continental breakfast, coffee) but limited selection; some missing items (no hair dryer in one stay) and overall dated facilities; amenities exist but are minimal.
Value for Money
8
Several guests noted good pricing and the sentiment 'you get what you pay for'; comfortable bed and affordable rate support a positive value perception despite condition issues.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Continental breakfast and coffee available and described as 'okay' by some, but others called breakfast 'lame' with limited selection and occasional outages (out of coffee).
Overall Experience
6
Mixed overall: a number of very negative experiences (guests leaving early, severe cleanliness/room problems) balanced by positive notes on staff, bed comfort, location and price, yielding a middling overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:39

Property Description

Convenient Location near Interstate 81
Experience comfort and convenience at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Harrisonburg. Located close to Interstate 81, our motel offers easy access to the highway, making it a perfect stop for travelers.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and Cozy Rooms
Unwind by our outdoor pool or retreat to your brightly colored room featuring a seating area, cable TV, and a work desk. Enjoy the comfort of an en suite bathroom and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and available WiFi.

Nearby Attractions and Amenities
Explore the area with ease - we are just 12 miles from Massanutten Resort and minutes away from shopping, dining, and James Madison University. Book your stay now and make the most of your visit to Harrisonburg.

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: SHD

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 795 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 6
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Hleb • family_with_children • us
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Mario • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Davis • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

I mean considering how old the the place is there wasn't much not to like. It's dated but they upgraded what was necessary to make it worth reserving.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Anya • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

The room was clean.

Cons:

Everything is very run down. The floor felt unstable. The floor of the shower made loud noises. The toilet seat was very old and stained. The walls had very had so much touch up paint to it that it looked like a quilt. All the furniture had chips in it.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • us
1
Pros:

We refused to eat after the care of the room. We left a day early after we had paid for the second night because of the condition of the room. Linen s were old and stained. Holes were in the wall. Holes in the cloth of the drapes. There was cardboard stapled on the top of the door to keep the weather out. The springs of the bed were broken and made noise when one sat in the bed. We gave never stayed in a room in such bad condition. We will never stay in a Howard Johnson again aldi it was a smoking room and we had asked for a non smoking room and we had difficulty breathing and had to use medication to help with my breathing.

Cons:

See above. Your business should be shut down.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • family_with_children • us
6
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Zila • couple • us
1
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Alysia • couple • us
5
Not for me.
Pros:

Staff was super nice. Good location

Cons:

I didn’t realize it was a motel. That wasn’t clear. Not ideal. I didn’t feel comfortable with that at all. I didn’t sleep. Very frustrating after driving over 8 hours to get there.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • us
3
Short since we left immediately after going in the room.
Cons:

We did not stay. We left. We went to the room and it smelled bad, there was blood on the comforter and the floor were buckled. The bathroom was stained too.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • us
4
Run down but clean.
Cons:

The place was run down, it was clean though. The place needs to be remodeled. Breakfast was lame, out of coffee and very few items.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ferdinand Machado • solo_traveller • br
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Cochran • family_with_children • us
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
6
Ask to be away from the busy street
Pros:

Good pricing.

Cons:

Our room was next to a very busy street that had street racing all nite

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Allerton • solo_traveller • us
6
You get what you pay for.
Pros:

The hotel was basically what I expected. I will say the bed was AMAZING! Extra large, great pillows and very comfortable. Good coffee too.

Cons:

I must admit it looks a bit shady outside and quite a few interesting people who seem to live there. I would suggest fixing the floor boards, which are popping up and maybe making the exterior a little more modern.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Paxton • couple • us
2
Never again
Cons:

The room next to ours had police tape passed our door. Our door would not lock properly. Cigarette burns in comforter and sheets. Toilet leaked at the bottom.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing!!!!!!

Cons:

The room was disgusting! The floor was sticky,! The bed looked like it was slept in and the cover just pulled over it! There was dirty q-tip on the bed, razor cover on the bed,! Weird wrap on the bed! Dirty cup on the night stand! Personal hygiene pack on the bed! Needle cap on the floor! Wet dirty wash cloth in the tub and a dirty wet towel in the sink! Also wasn't the room we booked I was told that room was take! The night clerk was ignorant and didn't care! I asked for a full refund and he wouldn't or couldn't give me one and there was no explanation! We refused to stay there and had to book another place at midnight after driving 5 hours!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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AuntKitty93 • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee