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Howard Johnson Scarborough

2.0 of 5
4694 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1E2P9, Canada
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Howard Johnson Scarborough
Ranked #4 of 11 hotels in Scarborough
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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  • Very friendly(7)
  • Parking lot(3)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • Front desk staff(3)
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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This hotel was an utter disappointment. I will do this in point form starting with the good. The good: -bid on priceline for 41 USD + taxes and fees = less than 50 USD which is a pretty good deal however I have stayed at the Pickering Comfort Inn and the Scarborough Travelodge for less and they are both waaay... More

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East Aurora, New York
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Outside of hotel old and worn. Inside rooms clean ,new and comfortable bed. Bring your basics ie shampoo . Breakfast very basic and all carbs. Brought my own fruit and yogurt as I tend not to like most hotel selection. Kids were happy with make your own waffle and glass of milk. Our rooms were entered from the outside .... More

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Manitouwadge, Ontario
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

This is a five star review of a two star motel. I have just completed a seventeen night stay at this property. With a queen bed and a 32 inch flat screen, cable tv, a bright bathroom with ample hot water and free local calls, the room met my needs as a budget business traveller. The carpet in the room... More

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Detroit, Michigan
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

Check-in was very slow No one at the front desk, had to pickup phone to get someone to come to the desk. Arrived at the hotel around 12:30p; however could not check in early. If you wanted to check-in before the check-in time, the cost was an additional $20.00. Some what disappointing after driving over 5 hours, and needed to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Check-in was super SLOW. We were second in line to check in and it took over 20 minutes before we had our key and were leaving the reception area. Everyone was polite, respectful and helpful. Breakfast was included, with toast, cereal, bagels and make your own waffles. For $60 a night plus taxes (on a "stay 2 nights get a... More

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Kanata, ON
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

So it advertised as newly renovated and only $80 plus tax for a family of five including a rise and dine breakfast and boy did we get lucky with the room. The area is sketchy and the outside of the place was completely dilapidated and we even got escorted to our room by the front desk guy. The room was... More

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Sarnia, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

My wife and I stayed four nights (during a heat wave!) and appreciated the powerful and quiet air conditioning in the room. We appreciated the EXCELLENT, prompt and friendly service at all hours of the day! The staff printed out directions for us, recommended places to eat, and were generally very approachable and helpful. Bear in mind it is a... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

I stayed here with my wife and 2 year old son for a night before we went to the zoo in the morning. The hotel is older and the narrow hallways make it feel like you are in some old downtown motel. They've tried to fix the place up but most of the reno's look like DIY. When we opened... More

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Calgary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

We spent 7 nights at this hotel and had no issues. I stayed there with my wife and daughter on a vacation to Toronto. The distance to downtown Toronto is long but there are several attractions on the way, including Bluffers Park with marina and sand beaches along Lake Ontario. The room we had was comfortable and the only minor... More

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Pamela Pandit, Manager at Howard Johnson Scarborough, responded to this review
28 September 2011

Thank you for taking the time to provide a positive review. We are very delighted that you and your family were happy with our hotel and service. We hope that you will visit us again whenever you are in the Scarborough area and let us service you to our best capability. More

Winnipeg, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

I was in for a 1 day symposium at the UofT Scarborough last week, and I was surprised when I just noticed that this was rated one of the worst hotels in Canada! I was not unimpressed - the room was very clean, renovations clearly done recently. It certainly wasn't the nicest room on the planet, but the bathroom was... More

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Pamela Pandit, Manager at Howard Johnson Scarborough, responded to this review
10 June 2011

Thank you for the review and thank you for picking our location as a place to stay. We have never been rated as one of the worst hotels in Canada. And in fact have only been open for 2 years. We apologize for the lack of Wi-Fi during your stay as we are in the middle of an upgrade to... More

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4694 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1E2P9, Canada
Price range (per night):* RM184 - 291

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