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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel

2.0 of 5
395 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 3J7, Canada
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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
Ranked #92 of 101 hotels in Vancouver
2.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Ota, Japan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Music from Sports Bar made it impossible to converse with clerk at desk. Room was musty causing significant discomfort for an allergy sufferer. While it was a nonsmoking room there were cigarette burns in the rug. There was no control over the temperature in the room. Noise from other guests continued well passed 2 am. Traffic and music also continued... More

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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Was in Vancouver for medical reasons so needed to be near VGH. Had booked at the Park Inn but they stuffed up our reservation so they found uss this gem. Price was fantastic $67.15/night medial rate. There was a reason for that. Trying to get into the hotel was challenging. Can't turn left from to get into parking lot and... More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
24 April 2012

Thank you for your feedback. This hotel was built in the 1960's and therefore that is the way in which the rooms and parkade were built. Also, our heating and cooling system is centrally monitored and recently it has been warm in the morning and cold io the nights as such we are not able to vary the setting of... More

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Edmonton
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We stayed for a weekend visit and found the hotel reasonable given the price (you get what you pay for). While it's not right in downtown Vancouver, the #19 bus stops right at the hotel and it is a short ride away. There is a continental breakfast, although the room is a bit unusual. The hotel is dated, the room... More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
24 April 2012

Appreciate your feedback. We understand that the hotel is old as it was built in the 1960's., To keep our guests happy we keep our rates competitive and low. Thank you and have a nice day More

Ottawa, Canada
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

While the hotel was old and unrenovated, it was clean enough and the staff were friendly. The internet worked, which we were happy about. However, my partner and I both left with numerous bed bug bites. More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
29 February 2012

Appreciate your feedback. However, we are surprised with your bed bug complaint as we have not had any complaints about bed bugs from other guests. We also have a Pest company that comes by our hotel for bi-monthly routine checks and spray for any pests. Bhupendra Gangar Front Desk Manager More

Banff, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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I stayed at the Howard Johnson on a weekend visit to Vancouver in 2009. The rooms were dated but clean, and the service was friendly and efficient. I had rented a car, and the complimentary parking was much appreciated. I do appreciate the fact that management is looking into renovating this property. It does look like it was built 50... More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
29 February 2012

Thank you for your feedback. As this hotel was built 50 years ago, our management is looking at some upgrades to the hotel. Appreciate your valuable feedback Bhupendra Gangar More

Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

Booked 4 nights recently & was able to take advantage of a special rate for staying 3+ consecutive nights. We were on the 5th floor & the room was clean w/o smells. The main light didn't work & we were having to turn on the bathroom light 1st before being able to walk further into the room to use lamps.... More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
17 October 2011

Thank you for your response. We take your feedback seriously. We will be renovating the rooms for the new year and am sure we will be able to serve you better. More

Portland, Oregon
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

The absolute only things positive were that I was able to get a room without any reservations and it came with free parking. I should've known at that point that something was wrong. Bathroom was filthy, there was no sink stopper and it made a loud sound like someone was plunging the toilet, the springs to the beds felt like... More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
17 October 2011

Thank you for your response. We are sorry for the bad experience. We take your feedback seriously. We will be renovating the rooms for the new year and am sure we will be able to serve you better. More

Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

When we were looking at reviews of this place we saw a few mixed ones so we went with it anyway. Worst. Decision. Ever. The room was small and airless, no fans were provided, the exhaust system in the bathroom didn't work the bed was ok but the pillows were terrible, they looked like the belonged as decorative pillows on... More

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Bhupendra Gangar, Front Office Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
13 October 2011

Thank you for your response. We are sorry for the bad experience. We look into your feedback seriously and will do everything possible to improve the quality of breakfast and also the rooms. More

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

Hotel is pretty much a run down, depressed looking building...staff was unfriendy and didn't help answer our questions...Continental breakfast was a joke...Had to retrieve a voucher at the front desk only to find out later that they were handing out vouchers to anyone off the street. Overall, stay at the Best Western down the street. You will be glad you... More

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deepak arora, Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Thank you for your review. We are doing everything possible to look into your feedback and take the necessary improvement. We have improved our breakfast and assure you the next stay with us will be pleasant. More

Torino
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is not a bad spot for a short stay in town. Even though the position could be not the best, the area is pretty well served by bus and it's very easy and fast to get downtown and back, even at night. The room was really small...the pictures on website really misleading ;-) The breakfast is poor...food is... More

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deepak arora, Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Thank you for your review. We are doing everything possible to look into your feedback. This hotel was built 50 years ago therefore the rooms were built small. We have improved our breakfast and assure you the next stay with us will be pleasant. Thank you and have a nice day. Management Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel More

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Address: 395 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 3J7, Canada
Price range (per night):* RM263 - 491

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