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Howard Johnson Inn Kingston

Howard Johnson Inn Kingston is a 2 star hotel in Kingston, Ontario, Canada 686 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
Estimated Price
$74
CAD
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Good value for the location, however no in-room temperature control
Pros 
  • Friendly and accommodating staff
  • Good value for money
  • Free wireless Internet
  • Rooms newly renovated
Cons 
  • No in-room temperature control
  • Rooms are fairly basic

Other Hotels in the Area
Super 8 Motel Kingston (0.1 km)
Econo Lodge City Centre (0.5 km)
Knights Inn Kingston (1.6 km)
Hochelaga Inn (1.6 km)
Peachtree Inn (1.7 km)
BEST WESTERN PLUS Fireside Inn (1.8 km)
Four Points Hotel And Suites Kingston (2.0 km)
Confederation Place Hotel (2.1 km)
Radisson Plaza Hotel - Harbourfront Kingston (2.1 km)
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge (2.1 km)
Holiday Inn Kingston - Waterfront (2.2 km)
Comfort Inn Midtown Kingston (2.8 km)

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Editor's Analysis
Updated on Feb 17, 2012
Overview
The Howard Johnson Inn Kingston is a no frills accommodation that most guests felt was a good value for the money paid considering the relatively close proximity to the downtown core of Kingston. Ratings were not overly high, however praises were fairly consistent. This property averaged just over 6 out of 10 points (on 10 point scales) and 3.5 out of 5 points (on 5 point scales).
The Good
Regardless of positive or negative review, it was apparent that among most guest reviews there was a consensus regarding the customer service. Many guests from multiple sources pointed out that the staff were excellent and extremely accommodating. The room cleanliness was a consistent praise as well. Even some reviewers that criticized the rooms for being basic and boring went on to say they felt the rooms were quite clean. Reviewers were also quick to point out that this property was a great value for the money paid. While the property was described as a basic and no frills accommodation, many were pleased with the money spent considering the location and the price of other hotels in the area. Comfortable beds and a reliable free wireless Internet connection were also positives.

The Bad
Numerous complaints arose regarding the fact that guests were not able to control the temperature in the room. According to a variety of accounts, the temperature control is done at the front desk for the entire property, which made it a somewhat uncomfortable night for those unhappy with the temperature setting. In addition, according to some reviewers on CanadianHotelGuide.com and Orbitz.com, the rooms were a bit basic and plain. Finally, the first impression of the property was a bit negative according to a few reviews across multiple sources. Apparently the exterior is a bit dated and rough (however those same reviewers were quick to mention that the newly renovated interior of the room was a pleasant surprise).
I checked out the following sources for this analysis, here’s what I found...

CanadianHotelGuide.com guest review comments praised more than they complained about this property, however their numerical rankings do not seem to tell the whole story as this property only averaged 6.4 out of 10 points and was one of the lowest rated hotels in Kingston at the time of writing.

Expedia.com reviews averaged 3.5 out of 5 points with 85% of guests recommending this property at the time of writing. Most reviews were positive and mentioned the price paid was a good value considering the quality of the accommodations.

TripAdvisor.com reviewers generally enjoyed their stay and thought this property was a pretty good choice when staying in Kingston on a budget. Many said they would return for a repeat visit. Average guest reviews were 3.5 out of 5 points.

Orbitz.com employs a 5 point scale. At the time of writing average reviews were 3.2 out of 5 points with most reviewers stating this property was a good value for the money paid.
Editor's Analysis by Scott B.
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Guest Reviews

7.1
Good

#12 out of 20
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 7.1 / 10 Details

No. of guest reviews: 379
Guest Recommended: Yes
Guest Ranking Explained

Howard Johnson Inn Kingston is #12 out of 20 hotels in Kingston ranked by the ratings provided by guests.
Guest Recommendations and Comments
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Richmond Hill, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 9 out of 10 on March 27, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Thomas from Montr??al, QC CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on March 11, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Montreal, QC CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on February 10, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Grimsby, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 10 out of 10 on January 10, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Good value"
"The term "inn" is deceptive since this is really a motel. However, it is good value, provides a free breakfast, and the location is quite convenient. I was able to walk to my conference downtown and there are many restaurants within walking distance. The outside staircases to the second floor are a bit perilous in winter but I survived. Otherwise everything was fine."


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Verified Guest from Uxbridge, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on January 06, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Nepean, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on December 14, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Clean, Affordable. Decent"


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Lars eivind from Montreal, QC CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on November 13, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Good value"
"The location of the hotel is slightly outside the main center of Kingston, but it is no problem walking there. The rooms were clean and big. The waffles at breakfast were good, but I did not like that they only had plastic cutlery and disposable cups and plates (makes a lot of trash per meal). Overall good value."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Ann from Mono, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 9 out of 10 on October 28, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Ron from Mono, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 9 out of 10 on October 28, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Susan from Pittsburgh, PA US rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on October 10, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Great for a quick overnight stop"
"This hotel was just perfect for our overnight stop in Kingston. The price was right, room was clean and staff very friendly"


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Carole from Fitzroy Harbour, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on August 26, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"It is good value for your money."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Ted from Aurora, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on August 19, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Birthday and anniversary visits combine"
"The hotel entrance is a bit difficult to identify as it is an internal courtyard with parking lot - you have to enter through a cavity in the building. Everything was very good."


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Tammy from Kentville, NS CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 9 out of 10 on August 09, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Verified Guest from Milton, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 2 out of 10 on August 07, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Very disappointing experience for the money paid"
"Our stay at Howard Johnson Inn in Kingston was very disappointing. The place was less than one star rating. Very old and not well maintained. I have allergy to dust and my allergies flared up and I within an hour I was congested with itchy throat and watery eyes. The shower was taped to the shower stall and the airconditioning was placed under the curtain, and we couldn't open the curtain because it was open to the parking lot... the shower wall had mould we could even smell the mould inside the room."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Patrick from Toronto, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 9 out of 10 on August 04, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"clean/simple/worth the money"
"I read other reviews before I booked and, as a result of my experience, I am not sure what other people expected. If you want the Taj Mahal then book it. If you want a clean room with all the simple functions of your own home then you will not have a problem here. The staff was couteous and helpful. The light breakfast was great for a day of travel."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Charles from Terrebonne, QC CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 10 out of 10 on July 26, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Renovated rooms, new beds extra conforable"


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Wilbert from Ajax, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 5 out of 10 on July 22, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Compared to other place's that we stayed this one is Fair"
"The good thing about this place was the price. The bad thing was the bed, way too soft. Carpet in the room REALLY need to be CLEAN or CHANGED COMPLETELY."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Ann from Perth, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on July 02, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Reasonably priced, comfortable hotel"
"The exterior of the Howard Johnson is deceiving. One would expect a run-down facility. It is not. Our room was comfortable and clean, the staff were pleasant and the breakfast was fine - not a lot of choice but served our needs. Our only complaint was the very noisy window air conditioner. We would definitely stay again as the hotel is relatively close to downtown and reasonably priced."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Whitby, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on September 09, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"the room was great, the staff were very accomodating and helpful, continental breakfast was exceptional, and there is wifi available"

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Stephen from Toronto, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on August 12, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Minesing, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on August 07, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Brantford, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 4 out of 10 on August 06, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Overall okay, but would not return to this hotel."
"Very poor first impression. Very friendly staff though. Room undergoing renovations, but not yet complete as there were lots of loose ends to be finished. Room was hot as A/C was not located in a good spot - off near the bathroom and not the beds. Did not feel 100% safe as there was no latch on the door. I felt it was priced way too high for the location."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Pakenham, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on June 12, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Suitable for an overnight stay in Kingston. Close to downtown"
"The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. It seemed very quiet - no people talking loudly, no kids running up and down the walkways in front of the rooms. The reception people were very friendly and helpful. The only complaints were the air conditioner was very noisy and the shower head would not stay where it was supposed to. Something was loose in the connections. Location was good."


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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Annamarie from Victoria Harbour, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 2 out of 10 on June 10, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Okay price but not great"
"The room was possibly under construction, not sure, but beds were okay. Air conditioner too small and out of reach for the room, never cooled the room, room was damp and musty smell. Appeared clean but bathroom needed total renovation, tub stained and very cramped. When you sat on toilet your leg brushed the wall. YUK"


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Hamilton, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 10 out of 10 on May 26, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Wilda from Blue Mountains, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on February 13, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"The only reason why we couldn't give this hotel a near perfect was that the room heat is not controllable in the individual rooms. we phoned the desk but there nothing they could do as other rooms had already phoned to say they were cold!! so all we could do was open the window. this is not good environmentally nor cost efficient. when next we go to kingston we will definitely make our reservation at this howard Johnson's, if possible."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Peterborough, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 8 out of 10 on December 14, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Smiths Falls, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 6 out of 10 on November 10, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Chantal from Vars, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 6 out of 10 on October 09, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Rooms were clean and comfortable. The only thing I notices was that there was no temperature controls for the rooms I had to call the front desk to ask to have the heat turned up."

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Florian from Thun, CH rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on October 07, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Rockland, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 7 out of 10 on August 08, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Sarah from Toronto, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 6 out of 10 on July 18, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"bare-bones and dated, but clean"
"The hotel is more a motel. Pretty bare-bones and dated but clean and relatively convenient. It's located a short cab ride from downtown. Beds were very comfy. If you just need a place to sleep it's fine and the price is right. No food available, though room has a fridge."


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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Verified Guest from Oakville, ON CA rated Howard Johnson Inn Kingston 5 out of 10 on May 23, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"There was much noise from a soccer team and broken windows and police involvement....not my idea of a place to stay in the future. Sorry."

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Hotel Address: 686 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, Canada

Overview & Amenities


Howard Johnson Inn Kingston

Amenities
  • Business Center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar / Lounge
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Air Conditioned
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • ATM / Cash Machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee / Tea Maker
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • Billiards
  • Dart Board
  • Photocopier
  • Facsimile
  • Internet Connection (wireless)
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Pool Outdoor
  • Cots
  • Luggage Storage
  • Vending Machines
  • Free Parking

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