Howard Johnson Commack Smithtown

Mixed feelings, but overal good value

 by  Michelle1977  on  2008-08-07

I stayed here last week with my family for 6 nights. We were looking for a hotel from which we could both have days at the beach as well as day...

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An oldie but a goodie

 by  USFFrank  on  2008-05-27

Stayed at the Howard Johnsons in Commack for five nights. Yes as other reviewers have noted it's old and kinda run down (I would have loved to ...

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thumbs down

 by  wheretoplay2  on  2008-05-17

Last Visit:March 2008few good things 1.staff friendly but donot make effort to fix problems 2. free breakfast good and varied 3.location is clo...

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Not bad stay

 by  vmijt  on  2007-10-31

We shacked up for a few nights at this hotel. A big plus is that it is right off the LIE (exit 51 headed east I believe). And it is easy to fin...

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Good basic accommodation

 by  markoboston  on  2007-04-21

This is a perfectly decent, no-frills hotel. I have stayed here several times while visiting family. Every time that I have stayed, I have been...

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OK for "just a room" but keep expectations low

 by  asteroid  on  2006-09-06

I stayed here for two nights while attending a family function nearby. All I wanted was your basic clean room at an affordable price, and the h...

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all thumbs down

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-05-16

Last Visit:March 2008few good things 1.staff friendly but donot make effort to fix problems 2. free breakfast good and varied 3.location is clo...

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HOJO is an OH NO!!

 by  jd8131  on  2007-09-20

Where to start??? The staff at the front desk were good, they unfortunately are not working with much. The entire hotel needs a good coat of pa...

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Awful

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-06-15

Possibly the dirtiest hotel room I have ever seen. Mold in the bathroom, filthy carpets, really, really bad. Took a long hot shower when I go...

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Great front desk. Clean Room. Served my Purpose.

 by  chriswalken  on  2007-05-05

If you are looking for a clean room and friendly service...this Howard Johnsons fills the bill.Don't judge this book by it's cover. My room was...

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Expensive Dive

 by  tiargis  on  2005-06-22

It looks like this Howard Johnston was built in the late '70s and has not been update or renivated since. I had inscects in my room (2nd floor)...

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 by  anonymous  on  2008-07-13

We learned a lesson. When a hotel is booked through Travel website, we need to mention that fact when we check in. We did not get the room we had booked (smoking instead on non-smoking). When we checked out, we were charged for the room, even though it has been prepaid through Travelocity. The room was OK, probably appropriate for the rate we paid.

 by  anonymous  on  2007-10-08

I have stayed and many hotels and motels. This was was unsafe, as well as filthy dirty. There was food particals all over the comforter. They did change the sheets and comforter when we asked. But it just ruined our visit to the motel. I would never stay there again. It was lke a transient motel. There was a lot of unsavory people hanging around outside. I would warn people what they are getting into.

 by  anonymous  on  2007-08-08

1. Pool was closed with a tarp on it and beer bottles littering the tarp. 2. Next to strip club. 3. Not near anything to aid a business traveler. 4. Stayed there because of price and near when I needed to conduct business. Expensive for the value.

 by  anonymous  on  2006-09-02

Before visiting the Howard Johnson, in Commack, NY, I read reviews about it. I read several negative comments, and I was apprehensive about staying there. But I was pleasantly surprised. The outside appearance of the hotel is dated, but the room itself was updated. The room was clean and fresh smelling. The only complaint about the room was a light fixture that was not operational. The staff was prompt and curtious. We would stay there again in the future. It was a good value.

A well-known, mid-priced national and international hotel chain where kids always stay free.

 by  Contributor  on  2008-10-06

Howard Johnson's story began in 1925, with an ice cream stand that soon became a chain of orange-roofed restaurants, and eventually

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