Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken - Aiken

1936 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC, 29803 United States
Hotel Info: 020 3 027 8143
Guest rating 7.8 / 10
82% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 7.5)
The Howard Johnson Express Inn Aiken (S.C.) is located on the south side of Aiken, within one mile of the Hopeland Gardens, Citizens Park and the O'Dell Weeks Center. The Augusta National Golf Course is 20 miles from the hotel. The Howard Johnson Express Inn Aiken offers daily continental breakfasts. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, complimentary parking and 24-hour front desk service. The hotel's 63 guestrooms feature refrigerators, microwave ovens and coffeemakers. Select rooms ...
33.52248, -81.71892
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Guest review summary

  • 7.8 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 82% Recommended
  • 17 Reviews
  • 7.8  Hotel Service
  • 7.8  Room Comfort
  • 7.4  Hotel Condition
  • 7.4  Room Cleanliness

Average rating by Guest Trip Type

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (17) 7.8
Business (2) 8.0
Romance (1) 8.0
Family (4) 8.6
With Friends (0) 0
All Others (10) 7.4

Overview

Location.
This property is located in Aiken.

Features.
In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities, Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken features air conditioning in public areas and business services. Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

Guestrooms.

Notifications:

Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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Facilities

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (free)

Business & Event

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

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Cable television service
  • Wireless Internet access

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Microwave in lobby;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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.

Recreation

  • Boating nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

1 King Non Smoking w/ Jacuzzi

One king bed. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Cable television service
  • Wireless Internet access

EVEREST MIGRATION

All rooms include

One Double Non Smoking

One double bed. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

One Double Smoking

One double bed. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

One King Non Smoking

One king bed. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

One King Smoking

One king bed. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

One King Smoking with Jacuzzi

One king bed. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

Standard Smoking 2 Doubles Microwave

Two double beds. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

Two Doubles Non Smoking

Two double beds. Exterior corridors. Complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls. Microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker. No elevator.

All rooms include

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

  • Downtown Aiken - 2.7 miles

3.0+ mi

  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church - 14 miles
  • Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art - 14 miles
  • Augusta Imperial Theater - 15 miles
  • Downtown North Augusta - 15 miles
  • Downtown Augusta - 15 miles
  • Morris Museum of Art - 15 miles
  • Meadow Garden - 15 miles
  • The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill - 15 miles
  • Ezekiel Harris House - 16 miles
  • Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - 18 miles
  • South Carolina National Heritage Corridor - 21 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 45 miles

Reviews

The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.10.27
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great space in King Rooms"

Reviewed by Alberta of Orlando on Oct 27, 2009

The only problem I had was with the beds, they were a little hard and the pillows were a little thin. The overall experience was great. There was ample space in the rooms for both myself and a guest to move around freely. This hotel is great for the price and it is near a mall and plenty eateries.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.09.02
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Better than the pictures..."

Reviewed by Michael of Summerville on Sep 2, 2009

We were very pleased with our room. It was large, comfortable and cleam. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were much nicer than they looked in the pictures. We were pleasantly surprised. The only complaint we had, was really not the motels fault, but we had very noisy neighbors because of a crying baby. As a father of 5, been there, done that. We just waited for the baby to go to sleep.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.08.17
Recommended Trip type: Family "Moderate value for the price, but needs slight improvement"

Reviewed by Brian of Charlotte on Aug 17, 2009

Based on 3 nights total experience during two stays. Room was of a good size with couch and king-sized bed. Table was large and excellent for using a laptops. Pool was clean, but needs better cutting of nearby shrubs. Gold's Gym use a plus. Registered online for one adult and two children (my sons), but found as when I stayed there before, that the towels were set up for only two people. Pillows were small - so bring an extra one. Continental breakfast was very minimal - skimpy - tiny donuts, never seems to be any decaf coffee there or in the room - and the batter for waffles runs out early. Could add bagels or muffins. There are some similar motels in the Aiken that are cheaper and about the same otherwise. I will look at those again. This mainly had a bigger room. On other counts, this one should lower their price or raise their quality a bit.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.07.16
Not recommended Trip type: Business "Needs Improvement"

Reviewed by William of Hinesville on Jul 16, 2009

The bedding could be better pillows and bed not comfortable at all. It resembles too much like a Days Inn. The grass outside the fence needs to be cut or done away with. Bathroom and shower too small. It will do for a one night stay.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.05.28
Recommended Trip type: Family

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

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.05.25
Recommended Trip type: Business "Good value"

Reviewed by J of Fullerton on May 25, 2009

The room was clean and the service was proessional.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.04.14
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Masters"

Reviewed by mike of New York on Apr 14, 2009

Stayed in the hotel for the Masters. Was 30mins from Augusta and very convenient.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.04.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Very nice"

Reviewed by David of Clemmons on Apr 12, 2009

The experience was better than expected. The room was very large and clean. The only problem was that the sign was small and I missed the turn twice.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2009.04.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great room for the money"

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

The room was very nice and comfortable. I like that the sink was in the bathroom, and not in the room. The only thing that I disliked was that the spread had a very displeasant smell as if it was not changed before I got there. But I did call front desk and it was NO problem at all for them to change the linen while we were out. I would definitely stay there again.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2008.09.17
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "not as good as I hoped."

Reviewed by Larry of Shotwell on Sep 17, 2008

Rooms were ok at best. Sheets and blankets probably were washed, but were stained giving a not clean look and feel. We used some blankets that we brought with us instead.. Flourescent light over the mirror and sink was intermittant and would not stay on. Hard for the girls to get thier makeup ready fo a wedding with no light. Called the desk after arriving and discovering this but they were unable to send someone out that night. Said they would send someone in the morning but no one showed up. Light was still a problem for the next night. Staff at the front desk was friendly. Pool was clean.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2008.08.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great room for the money"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 12, 2008

The hotel was very clean and the staff was extremely hospitable.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2008.04.17
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Very good. Met our expectations."

Reviewed by Warren of Calgary on Apr 17, 2008

It was a wonderful stay. Comfortable and quiet. We were able to relax and unwind.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2008.03.25
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 25, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2008.01.04
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Decent for the Price"

Reviewed by rmp of Columbia SC on Jan 4, 2008

No smoking room truly was no smoking. Smelled nice and clean. Roomy. Only complaint was the tiny bathroom. Old 1 inch tiles, kinda grimy. Just didn't feel all that clean in the shower area. Plus, it was a tiny stand-up shower stall (no tub), and it's one of those rooms where the toilet and shower are behind closed doors with the mirror and vanity in the main room. I'm not a real fan of that setup. You access your hotel room from outside, not an inside corridor. Not that safe of a setting these days. Other than that, decent room for your money. You get a king bed, fridge, microwave, coffee pot, hair drier, and tv with HBO/cable. Simple continental breakfast 6-9am. Friendly staff.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Aiken 2008.01.04
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 4, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness

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