Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon - Vernon

451 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT, 06066 United States
Hotel Info: 866-538-6194
Guest rating 3.3 / 5
52% Recommend
3.3 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 21 guests
"Price is about right"
If you are looking for a cheapb hotel to just stay for a night it will do fine
09/08/09
41.82964, -72.48022
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Guest review summary

  • 3.3 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 52% Recommended
  • 21 Reviews
  • 3.5  Hotel Service
  • 3.6  Room Comfort
  • 2.9  Hotel Condition
  • 3.3  Room Cleanliness

Average rating by Guest Trip Type

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (21) 3.3
Business (3) 4.0
Romance (1) 4.0
Family (2) 4.0
With Friends (3) 3.7
All Others (12) 2.8

Overview

Howard Johnson Express Inn Vernon is located off Interstate 84 in a quiet setting. All guestrooms are equipped with coffeemakers; refrigerators and microwaves are available in selected guestrooms. The hotel provides complimentary continental breakfasts and a 24-hour restaurant on premises. Parking is available for trucks and buses.

Why book with us?

  • Hotels.com doesn't charge cancellation fees
  • We're just a phone call away: 800-2-HOTELS (800-246-8357)

Amenities

Services

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable television service

General

  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets accepted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning at Howard Johnson Express Inn-Vernon.

Vernon Diner - Adjacent to the hotel. Open 24 hours.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Golfing nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

1 Double Bed Smoking

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All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable television service
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1 Double Non-Smoking

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1 King Non Smoking

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1 king bed. Cable television service. Air conditioning.

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2 Doubles NonSmoking

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2 Doubles NonSmoking

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2 Doubles NonSmoking

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2 Doubles Smoking

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2 Doubles Smoking

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2 Doubles Smoking

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Business Class with One King

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1 king bed. Cable TV. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator or microwave on request.

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King

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One king bed. Cable TV. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator or microwave on request.

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King Bed Non-Smoking

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King Bed Smoking

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One Double

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One double bed. Cable TV. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator or microwave on request.

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One Double Non Smoking

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One double bed. Cable TV. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator or microwave on request.

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Two Doubles

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Two double beds. Cable TV. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator or microwave on request.

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Two Doubles Non Smoking

Hotel Info: 866-538-6276

Two double beds. Cable TV. Coffeemaker. Refrigerator or microwave on request.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

3.0+ mi

  • Downtown Manchester - 4.3 miles
  • Hugenot House - 8.3 miles
  • Windsor Amtrak Station - 8.5 miles
  • Rentschler Field - 8.7 miles
  • Connecticut Fire Museum - 9.2 miles
  • Connecticut Trolley Museum - 9.2 miles
  • Windsor Locks Amtrak - 9.6 miles
  • New England Dodge Music Center - 10 miles
  • Downtown Windsor Locks - 10 miles
  • Riverside Park - 10 miles
  • Hartford - Brainard Airport (HFD) - 11 miles
  • Hartford Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 13 miles
  • Springfield Westover Metropolitan Airport (CEF) - 26 miles
  • Westfield Barnes Municipal Airport (BAF) - 26 miles
  • New London Groton - New London Airport (GON) - 41 miles
  • Oxford Waterbury - Oxford Airport (OXC) - 42 miles
  • Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) - 44 miles
  • Tweed - New Haven Regional Airport (HVN) - 44 miles
  • Fishers Island Elizabeth Field (FID) - 46 miles
  • Westerly State Airport (WST) - 48 miles

Reviews

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.09.08
Recommended Trip type: Family "Price is about right"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 8, 2009

If you are looking for a cheapb hotel to just stay for a night it will do fine

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.08.24
Recommended Trip type: Romance "good value"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 24, 2009

Room was good for the money. It was clean; hotel is older and needs updating but nothing that caused discomfort. By no means luxurious, but good cheap hotel. I have severe allergies to cigarette smoke and mold and had no problems here at all.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.08.18
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Nice Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 18, 2009

Not as close to civic center as told.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.07.07
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 7, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.06.03
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Needs to be cleaner"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 3, 2009

Hotel was a little dirty. Walls were thin. Was able to hear the people next to us just talking.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.04.30
Recommended Trip type: Business "OK"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 30, 2009

It's an old hotel, and they are trying to keep it in good operating shape, but it appears to be an uphill battle. I'm not sure who's winning, the owner or the hotel. For my part, it was clean, the bed was comfortable, and it was affordable.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.04.30
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Stayed for 20 minutes!"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 30, 2009

Didn't have the highest of expectations given the price but hotel was disgusting and outdated. First I didn't get a non-smoking room as reserved but even after "upgrading" and switching rooms, room was still smelly. Hallways smelled like an ashtray and rooms was a dump. I asked about cancellation and was told that because I had pre-paid it didn't matter and I was paying for it. I sat in room for 15 minutes and couldn't take it. I checked out about 20 minutes into my stay and drove up to another hotel and had a pleasant night! Don't stay at this hotel!!!!!

Overall Rating

1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.04.14
Recommended Trip type: All Others "great room for the money"

Reviewed by Lisa of Saco on Apr 14, 2009

Room was clean. Shower hot and temperature comfortable. Nice stay for the price

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.04.13
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "cheap"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 13, 2009

its cheap and the beds are decent, no thrills

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2009.03.31
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Service"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 31, 2009

Desk service was outstanding

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2008.08.10
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 10, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2008.07.11
Recommended Trip type: Family "Outstanding value"

Reviewed by David of Boston on Jul 11, 2008

With a 24-hour restaurant on premises, just off I-84 and convenient to the Hartford region, this hotel is the best value by far in the region. The owners are on premises: they and their staff were always pleasant and helpful.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2008.05.11
Recommended Trip type: Business "Howard Johnson in Vernon Conn."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 11, 2008

Personnel were cooperative. Room was clean and comfortable. Nearby diner and gas stations convenient. Only drawback - location of parking area unclear.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2008.05.05
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "great room for the money"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2008

nice room

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.08.22
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 22, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.08.11
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 11, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.07.30
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 30, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.07.12
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Wasn't happy about the over all hotel condition."

Reviewed by Sunshine. of Hawaii on Jul 12, 2007

Hotel went through little face lift, but need to provide better comports to customer. My husband and I saying " You get what you pay for"!

Overall Rating

1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.07.08
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.06.22
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Hotel smelled like smoke and urine"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 22, 2007

Hotel smelled lke smoke and urine. Price was cheap, so this was almost expected.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon 2007.04.20
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Needs Improvement"

Reviewed by RMR of Harrisburg, PA on Apr 20, 2007

Remodel bathroom!!!

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness

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