Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Reno

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Howard Johnson
4.9 (702 reviews)
660 North Virginia Street , Reno , US
+1 775-501-6145

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Private parking
Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location (downtown, close to casinos/nightlife)
Low price / good value for budget travelers
Some guests found rooms comfortable (e.g., comfortable bed noted)
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues (roaches, bad odors, stains, moldy fridge)
Broken or unreliable amenities (elevators, ice machine, vending)
Poor/insufficient breakfast (granola bars/juice only)
Noisy area and sketchy activity outside
Rude or unhelpful staff / reception issues
Room defects (doors not closing, TV not working, dirty windows)

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reviews report serious cleanliness problems (roaches, urine smell, blood stains, dirty/unchanged sheets, moldy fridge, dirty windows) — overall very poor.
Service
3.5
Service is frequently criticized: rude or unhelpful reception, staff not answering calls, poor handling of elevator/guest issues — performance below expectations.
Location
8.8
Consistently praised for location (downtown, close to casinos and nightlife); however reviewers note noise and some sketchy activity in the area.
Room Quality
3.2
Rooms reported with major issues: bad odors (cigarette/urine), bent doors that don’t close, non-working TVs, moldy/fridge problems — room quality is poor.
Amenities
3
Amenities are lacking or malfunctioning (broken elevators, no ice machine, vending out of order, minimal advertised 'free breakfast') — below standard for guests' expectations.
Value for Money
8.5
Several reviewers mention low price and acceptable trade-off for cost; despite problems many note the hotel is inexpensive and provides value for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
2.7
Breakfast repeatedly described as inadequate (granola/energy bars and juice only) — food/beverage offering is minimal and disappointing.
Overall Experience
7
Mixed overall: strong positives for location and price but significant negatives in cleanliness, room condition, amenities, and service. Reasonable only for budget travelers willing to accept trade-offs.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:16

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Reno, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Reno offers easy access to popular attractions such as Wingfield Park Amphitheater and Truckee River Walk, perfect for exploring the city.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience a relaxing stay in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi and private parking. Unwind in the privacy of your own space with a private bathroom featuring a bath or shower.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Reno's top landmarks like the National Bowling Stadium, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, and National Automobile Museum, all just a stone's throw away from the hotel.

Book your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Reno for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

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: 12:00 AM
Airport code: RNO

Location

Guest Reviews

4.9
Based on 702 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 3.5
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 3.2
Amenities: 3
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 2.7
Overall Experience: 7
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Larry • family_with_children • us
4
Just barely okay.
Pros:

The cold water was not cold. Only vending machine was out of order. No ice machine. No amenities at all..

Cons:

See above

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alton • couple • us
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalo • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Sketchy activity going with people that stay there

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I'm ok

Cons:

Great news!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Tumua • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Campos • couple • us
4
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Davide • extended_group • aw
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Hulings • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Even though close to casinos was overall quiet.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nimesh Transtec • family_with_children • in
5
Reno motel
Pros:

Downtown reno

Cons:

Breakfast very basic

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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DEASON • extended_group • us
8
over all was happy with location , price, and room. would come again.
Pros:

was not aware of it

Cons:

noise from the parking garage across street and cars speeding by.
the fridg was moldy and not plugged in. front window was excessive dirty.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • couple • us
1
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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YASUYO • solo_traveller • jp
8
気軽に泊まれる所
Pros:

立地が良い

Cons:

エレベーターの電気がつかないので怖かった

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Soto • extended_group • us
1
Worst trip ever, never using booking again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Had roaches everywhere. Room smelled like cigarettes and a**. Went cheap , never again may have lowest price but it’s all for a reason

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • us
4
Bogus Breakfast. Broken Elevator.
Pros:

The elevator by room wasn’t functioning. Staff said they should fix it tomorrow. They should’ve had elevator service people there that day NOT the next day. No matter how much it costs. Free Breakfast was BS a granola bar and juice should be on website when advertising not FREE BREAKFAST. Bogus on management and marketing teams. Tell the public what your BOGUS breakfast really is.

Cons:

Already stated.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • us
1
N/A
Pros:

We didn’t even stay at that hotel I pay but the receptionist didn’t even help elevator didn’t work air conditioning didn’t work and rooms are dirty a roaches there and they keep my money they never give me my money back

Cons:

We don’t even stay there I pay and but the receptionist was rude and elevator didn’t work no parking no air conditioning and rooms are dirty and roaches they didn’t even give me my money back

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • us
1
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lola • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

The place was bad. Staff was bad. The bed sheet was dirty and had to get them to change it but the cleaning lady just turned the sheet and didnt replace it. The tv didnt work. The person in the front desk didnt want ti answer any calls. My room is near the office and I can see her there but shes not picking up rhe calls. Breakfast was bad (coffee and granola bars). Location is bad. When a loud car pass by, you can hear the room vibrate. All around bad. I will not come back to this hotel ever. One of the out worse hotels I've ever been.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Vicente • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Quintero • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee