Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East - Cincinnati

5410 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45213 United States
Hotel Info: 866-539-0036
Guest rating 2.5 / 5
38% Recommend
2.5 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 21 guests
"great room for money"
the room was a little smaller but for the two of us and the amount we paid it was money spent wel...
11/17/09
39.17091, -84.42582
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  • 2.5 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 38% Recommended
  • 21 Reviews
  • 2.8  Hotel Service
  • 2.7  Room Comfort
  • 2.3  Hotel Condition
  • 2.6  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (21) 2.5
Business (4) 2.3
Romance (0) 0
Family (2) 1.5
With Friends (3) 2.7
All Others (12) 2.8

Overview

The Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati, only seven miles from Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport, is conveniently located close to all Cincinnati attractions and businesses off Interstate 71 at Exit 8. Shopping and restaurants are within walking distance. Other local Cincinnati attractions include Paramount Kings Island and Lake Placid, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Lake Placid is a year-round resort offering mountains, lakes, rivers, and fine dining and shopping.

All guestrooms have been newly decorated, with in-room coffeemakers, 24-hour complimentary coffee, cable television with HBO, CNN, FOX, ESPN, TBS and other network channels, irons and ironing boards, and hair dryers.

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Amenities

Services

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Parking (free)
  • Room service (limited hours)

Business & Event

  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)

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)

  • Cable television service
  • Wireless Internet access

General

  • Bar/lounge;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
Check-in time is 3 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

Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East serves a complimentary Continental breakfast each morning.

Hooligan's Sports Pub

Guestrooms Guestrooms

1 Double Non Smoking

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1 double bed. Cable television service. HBO.

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  • Wireless Internet access
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1 Double Smoking

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1 double bed. Cable television service. HBO.

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1 Queen Non-Smoking

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1 Queen Smoking

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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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Busines 1 Double Non Smoking

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1 double bed. Cable television service. HBO.

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One Queen

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One queen bed. Free local calls. Cable TV with free HBO. Coffeemaker, hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Clock radio.

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One Queen Non Smoking

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One queen bed. Free local calls. Cable TV with free HBO. Coffeemaker, hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Clock radio.

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Ste 1 Dbl NonSmoking

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Ste 1 Dbl NonSmoking

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Ste 1 Dbl NonSmoking

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Ste 1 Dbl NonSmoking

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Ste 2 Double Smoking

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Ste 2 Double Smoking

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Ste 2 Double Smoking

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Ste 2 Double Smoking

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Suite 2 Double Non Smoking

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2 double beds. Cable television service. HBO.

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Suite One Double Non Smoking

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One double bed. Free local calls. Cable TV with free HBO. Coffeemaker, hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Clock radio.

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Suite Two Doubles

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Two double beds. Free local calls. Cable TV with free HBO. Coffeemaker, hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Clock radio.

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Two Doubles

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Two double beds. Free local calls. Cable TV with free HBO. Coffeemaker, hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Clock radio.

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Two Doubles Non Smoking

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Two double beds. Free local calls. Cable TV with free HBO. Coffeemaker, hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Clock radio.

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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

1.0 - 3.0 mi

  • Drake Planetarium - 2.0 miles
  • Cincinnati Observatory Center - 2.2 miles

3.0+ mi

  • Xavier University - 3.1 miles
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House - 4.2 miles
  • Uptown Cincinnati - 4.4 miles
  • Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field Airport (LUK) - 4.7 miles
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 4.7 miles
  • Krohn Conservatory - 5.2 miles
  • Thomas M Berry International Friendship Park - 5.3 miles
  • Cincinnati Art Museum - 5.5 miles
  • Spring Grove Cemetery - 5.5 miles
  • Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) - 15 miles
  • Dayton Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) - 31 miles

Reviews

Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.11.17
Recommended Trip type: All Others "great room for money"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 17, 2009

the room was a little smaller but for the two of us and the amount we paid it was money spent well. Was only there one night and was comfortable for reasoning of visit.

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 Inn Cincinnati East 2009.11.03
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Needs significant improvement"

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

Inside of the hotel is very bad. Though non smoking room, the rooms smells full of smoke. I would not recommend to this any one.

Overall Rating

1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.10.22
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "needs major cleaning and renovation"

Reviewed by Ashley of charleston on Oct 22, 2009

We were only in town for one night for a concert, so we didn't need anything fancy. However, this hotel was in major need of repair and cleaning. I have stayed in Howard Johnson Hotels before and they were nice and clean. This room was very dirty, stains all over the walls, lots of hair in the bathroom floor. If the room and hotel had been clean, it would have made up for the fact that it was completely outdated.

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1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.09.28
Not recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 28, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Needs improvement"

Reviewed by Rick of Elmwood Park on Sep 23, 2009

Was not bad for a one-night stay. However, the inside lock on the door was broken, which was kind of unsettling for my wife. However, the room was clean except for a few things on the ceiling that were cracked and the bathroom fan could have used a good cleaning. Overall, though, it was comfortable and the TV worked so I was happy.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.07.25
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "needs attention"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 25, 2009

not satisfied at all!

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1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.07.02
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 2, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

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2.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.05.19
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "What does "non-smoking" mean to you?"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 19, 2009

The first thing you notice upon stepping into the room was the tremendous rank of smoke. It wasn't like someone had smoked a cigarette in there the day before, it was like the room had been heavily smoked and then a non-smoking sign placed on there just for us. Every time we came into the room for 3 days, it reeked of old stale smoke. It was also a problem for my smoke-allergic fiance. Also, someone's name was etched into the mirror in the bedroom. Stay away from this hotel.

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1.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.05.13
Recommended Trip type: All Others "OK for a quick overnight"

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

Although the room was a bit dated, it was clean enough. The staff was very friendly.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.04.29
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by Ronneld of Cincinnati on Apr 29, 2009

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2009.01.25
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Beautiful Girl at the Front Desk"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 25, 2009

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. But, I best thing was the beautiful girl at the front desk. I am got back there just because of her.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.12.02
Not recommended Trip type: Family "This is a terrible property"

Reviewed by Ruth of Olathe on Dec 2, 2008

We knew for the price we wouldn't get much, but the hotel staff was non-existent for the most part and the one person who checked us in was curt and rude. When we first arrived in our room we noticed the headboard from the bed had fallen down and that the screws that once held it on the wall were exposed and pointed straight at where our heads would be. I called the front desk to simply let them know it was broken so they didn't think we had done it and the front desk lady was rude again and said she would have someone fix it the next day. The next day was Thanksgiving so no one was on duty which was fine, however, it never got fixed. Our continental breakfast consisted of thawed out eggo waffles sitting on the counter, a half cup of coffee because it ran out (it was 7:00am when we went down for breakfast) and a gallon of milk that was sitting out, not on ice. The next day, the same gallon of milk was sitting out again!There was a door into the building that said it was locked from 10pm to 7am, however, you couldn't physically get the door closed and I went down to check it because we have a small baby and it was NEVER locked. FYI - the hotel is in a very bad area of town. Like I said, we weren't expecting much, but this to us was inexcusable and this hotel should not be open if they are going to run it like this.

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1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.10.20
Not recommended Trip type: Business "NEEDS IMPROVEMENT"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 20, 2008

ROOM NOT WORTH THE MONEY. HOTEL RENTS ROOM FOR $34.OO NIGHT REFUSED TO GIVE RECEIPT.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.09.10
Recommended Trip type: All Others

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

This guest did not leave a comment.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.08.03
Recommended Trip type: Business "Great room for the Money"

Reviewed by Lediard of Parma Heights on Aug 3, 2008

This hotel was ok the room was pretty ok for this money, exept for bathroom, it looked clean but was very SMELLY. Thanks,

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3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.07.29
Not recommended Trip type: Family "Need Numerous Improvements"

Reviewed by Luis of Indianapolis on Jul 29, 2008

The location was conveniently located to all of our destinations. On the other hand, the conditions of the hotel were poor. The side door to the outside was never locked even though there was a sign posted that it would be after a certain time. My wife found a piece of dried mucus stuck on the wall of the bathroom. There were cigarette burns all over the blanket in our non-smoking room. The air conditioner and the control knob was broken. The hotel guests were noisy and bought their own lawn chair to camp outside of their room. As soon as we arrived to the hotel, I immediately wish that I should have spend a little more money to stay in a different place.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 1.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.05.27
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 27, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.04.30
Not recommended Trip type: Business "Not very nice..."

Reviewed by Andrew of Louisville on Apr 30, 2008

For the price we didn't expect much. But at least a clean room with nice attendants would be nice. We would not recommend this hotel to anyone in the future....

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2.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.04.28
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "My Opinion"

Reviewed by Rogers of Cincinnati on Apr 28, 2008

Good room for the money.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.03.19
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Needs Improvement"

Reviewed by Katie of Marysville on Mar 19, 2008

I wasn't impressed with the hotel at all. The vending machines were not working; they would take the money but wouldn't give me anything drinks or my money back. When we were checking out, we waited 15 minutes at the front desk because no one was there. After 15 minutes we got tired of waiting and left the keys on the desk with a note. Check out time was at 12 and we were there at 11:30. When we called the hotel about an hour later to make sure they found the keys, no one answered.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Inn Cincinnati East 2008.03.13
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "You get what you pay for..."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 13, 2008

Pretty cheap and good option if you don't plan on spending much time in your hotel room and need just a place to crash for the night. But if you're looking for a clean, comfortable hotel experience, look elsewhere. Hotel staff was pretty nice at least.

Overall Rating

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

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