The staff is amazing! The room needed some slight touch ups but overall very good. Very accommodating & friendly. Got stranded because of a snow storm that closed the town, but was happy to have a nice place to stay. Probably would stay againif the need arose!

Our stay was great. Only thing we weren't really pleased with was that the room was rather small. We didn't complain, but next time, we will likely ask for a room with two beds, instead of one bed. There wasn't a lot of room to get around one side of the bed (next to the wall). Other than that, everything... more

For an older motel that was centrally located, we were very satisfied with our stay. The reviews were right on, with great beds, very clean and quiet rooms. They even had good pillows, something that is usually hard to find when you are bargain travellers. Handy to everything, the continental breakfast was adequate, and although the towels were basic, they... more

We were very happy with this room. Had everything we needed except lotion and conditioner but we probably could have called to get some. Nice sized bathtub. Hot tub was great but pool was a little to chilly to swim. Would stay again.

This hotel has certainly seen better days. The staff at check in was pleasant and efficient. Walking into the room was a trip into the past. Carving my initials into the bureau would have gone unnoticed. Everything in the room was dated. The bed however was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was included in the rate and was passable.
For the... more

I really did not like that I stayed in a building that was separate from the main building.. I had to walk outside to get to a vending machine and for breakfast and the weather was -30 degrees celsius. The building was old and dingy and the room was below average.

comfortable beds and room was clean. no problems in check in or check out. Overall well satisfied. even if we were close to the pool, ice and vending machine there was no noise.

All the amenity's you need while surrounded by restaurants and retail. hot tub, pool, sauna, elliptical, bar, restaurant. Hookers will knock on your door at 6:30 am if you drive a truck. but it's okay, they're really nice.

This hotel is in a good location...close to shopping and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. We were upgraded upon arrival. The indoor pool was very nice. The complimentary continental breakfast was adequate. Good value for $,

The room was clean but there was a strange smell in the room and the hallway.

Disappointing, at best, but actually horrifying. My children and I slept on the comforter all night I booked a non-smoking room on the second floor and was given a smoke scented room on the ground level. The sheets were stained on one bed and the other had a clump of black hair under the covers. The hallway light was very bright and the room had no room-darkening curtains. Throughout the night... more

Terrible hotel.

Very bad. Place is filthy dirty. Howard Johnson should remove their name from this hotel. I will never stay at a Howard Johnson hotel again.

close to all

good and small indoor pool, good breakfast.pleasant staff.

Stayed at this hotel recently with my family, and we were very happy with all the amenities provided, especially considering the price. The bed was comfortable, we all got a good night of sleep and most importantly, the room was very clean. The kids used the pool and loved it and breakfast was pleasant as well. Location wise the hotel... more

Me and friend of mine stay at the hojos in freddy last night and I got to say it's better than reviews make it out to be. I didn't expect much and got a nicer room in-return. Soft comfy beds with tons of pillows, flat screen,cheap snacks in vending machines, quiet room, and cheap too!

I've stayed at this hotel a few times and given it's lower price, I don't expect perfection but I still think nothing was wrong. I think it's a great central uptown location and with breakfast, workout area and pool this hotel is great. Only complaint maybe older treadmill and breakfast hard boiled eggs were still in shell and had gray... more

the AC /heater was very noisy.

All was very good except the heater/ac was very noisy.

We recently spent two nights in Fredericton on business and needed an inexpensive accommodation near the highway. The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel fit the bill in both categories. The Hotel is easily reached from the highway and is within walking distance of several restaurants but not in walking distance to downtown. The staff was friendly and the somewhat dated room... more

I have stayed at this motel several times this year and the staff have always been friendly and very helpful. My room is always clean and comfortable. I would love to have one of the mattresses at home, they are so comfortable. There is a continental breakfast provided and there is also a bar open in evening, also a number... more

We have stayed here often on our many geocaching trips to Fredericton. The price is right, the staff is friendly, there is a pool and it is conveniently located. This is not a fancy hotel but it is clean. Breakfast is continental with toast and bagels, and eggs, and fruit and donuts, and juice and coffee and yogurt. The lady... more

We were upgraded to a king size room as our room wasn't ready when we arrived. The room was clean. Housekeeping came daily and made the bed and cleaned bathroom but toilet handle was broken when we returned late at nite when askedby my husband to have this fixed was told it would be done right away but when we... more

I expected this hotel to be better then I encountered, There were water stains on the box spring and lampshade, the curtains has cheap plastic baubles on them, the curtain rod was galvanized electrical conduit, the cables from the TV were wrapped with electrical tape the only half covered the cables, there was no anti-skid mat in the tub and... more

Staff were very helpful and the suite was more than we expected. Clean, spacious and well equipped. We will be back!

Every time we go to Fredericton, we stay there, very good location, they have a nice in door pool and sauna room , clean room and comfortable bed...also good price... I missing the sauna room now, look forward stay there again.

the rooms are average.we stayed 4 nights.did not take service.staff were friendly.the beds were comfortable.room was clean,except for the stove.looked like the burners werent cleaned in long time.also the drawers were filthy.we kept our clothes in our suitcase.the breakfast was ok.coffee was terrible and was in styrofoam cups.bathroom was clean and clean sheets and towels .the hallways are in... more

We stayed her in 2013 and it wasn't a bad hotel. What a difference a year can make. This time we were put in the rear of the hotel, which looks like it was a modular unit that was attached to the hotel as an afterthought. The walls were very thin and this section of the hotel was noisy. Our... more

the rooms are very old and dated, it's time for a refresh... Internet Connection was sporadic. I felt like i was walking into 1986 all over again. One Exception Lobby was immaculate and up to date and looked real nice.

My husband and I booked the Bridal/Honeymoon Suite just for a night away! We wanted a jacuzzi so thought the price was good for that! We have stayed at other Howard Johnson locations before and had great experiences each time! This hotel is a joke to the brand! We stepped inside the suite, to old damp carpet, and the smell... more

Really a run down hotel in need of a facelift. Internet connection is almost dial up speed, lots of disconnects. To conclude, this is not what I expected for accomodation in central Fredericton. Overall impression is not good, will for sure not stay here again. Take the effort to research somw other hotel.

Absolute ok for a overnight stay. Poor breakfast and everything is a bit sticky. A really cheap Place. Nobody wants to get in the Pool thatswhy you allways could have it. for your own. I will not recommend it. But the bed is okay.
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You get what you pay for...or....

Wasn't worth $120/night incl. tax. Towels were stained and still had hair on them. Carpet was old. NS room smelled like it had always been smoked in. We all left with a cough and my baby had a runny, stuffed up nose. Bedding was good and comfortable.

2nd Stay at this Howard Johnson was not good

Stayed a week ago on first floor with a acceptable room, second stay was on different floor, room smelt like smoke, furnishings have seen better days, walls marked up, would give room a 1 star.

Our room was very clean and very comfortable bed. Location wise worthy, everything was handy.
Hotel is little bit old but most part of the hotel is renovated.We liked the pool.they have both Indoor and Outside aswell. Breakfast was not the best but it was very good start for us. We had everything what we needed. No complaints at all..... more

Stayed one night as we were in town for the Harvest music festival. Our room was a little less than desirable... Here's why;
1) found an empty M&M wrapper on the floor which lends evidence to how thoroughly the room gets cleaned.
2) curtains were not blackout which is pretty standard in hotel rooms
3) didn't even bother checking out... more

Room out-dated and noticeably musty smelling. Reasonably clean and bed was fairly comfortable. Wifi sporadic at best. Free continental breakfast offered but is served in a dirty unused restaurant space that is very unappealing.

Nice hotel

It was a nice hotel Lots of places close by like conveyance stores and shopping and food

Know what you want in a hotel.

For this particular long term stay, I was looking for a hotel that would be suitable for my grand daughters and their parents as well as for myself.I wanted a reasonable price and things for the girls to do as well as nearby restaurants.My single room was quite nice...ground level, king size bed. The second room was your basic two double beds.It worked for our needs on this particular trip as... more

This hotel had very run down furniture in the room - dresser and table were very scratched and chipped. The seat on the chair provided for the desk came off when i moved forward in the chair, I could have fallen and hurt myself. When I checked into the hotel I felt very rushed by the front desk staff -... more

A place to lay my head

No one bothered to take the time to tell us where anything was located (bar, lounge, restaurant, pools, ice machine or breakfast area). Had to hunt for everything ourselves. Asked at front desk where restaurant on site was so we could have some supper and the girl just said, you can also get food at the outside pool. Never did find the restaurant. Mini fridge was very loud and so was air... more

Stayed in this hotel for a night and thoroughly enjoyed it including the room, comfort, welcoming attitude of the staff, cleanliness and friendly behaviour of the hotel staff. Overall stay was excellent.

We stayed one more night on our way back from Halifax to this hotel and delighted to be welcomed again by the friendly front desk staffs. Had a quiet night sleep before heading toward Toronto. Loved the location, there were several decent restaurants, shop close by and the highway was minutes away. Everything was extremely convenient, which we missed in... more

Disrespect for expedia patrons rampant!!!

Hi I showed up at the hotel for a 3 day stay. They showed me to the smallest, dingiest walk-up room I have ever seen in a Howard Johnson hotel. They kept telling me I should have booked direct but since I used expedia I was out of luck. Finally after paying an extra fee I was given a first floor room which was reasonably comfortable. The staff was inconsiderate in many instances, mainly when it... more

My experience at this hotel was poor the rooms was dated,dusty and the hot tub had ants crawling around. The staff is excellent, very professional and speedy. Though it is centrally located the WiFi did not work at all and I find the parking very poor.

needs updating..

air con units were loud and fed into the corridor outside of the room making it insanely hot....smell of smoking needs to be sorted in non-smoking rooms

Upon confirming my reservation, had a run in with the owner about the bed type (we needed 2 beds) although I kept advising him I did not have the option of confirming bed type with the type of reservation I made. He was unaware of how this website worked and tried to urge me to cancel that reservation (not possible)... more

Great service, mediocre hotel

We stopped here while on a road trip towards Newfoundland. We picked this place because it had some of the cheapest rates, and indeed we got what we paid for. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, but the hotel itself was mediocre. The room was clean, though it could have used a bit of renovation. The continental breakfast, however, was the worst we'd had on our trip; stale donuts,... more

We booked a room with a King-size bed (for same price as with Queen-size bed). The room was huge and a bit old, but the sheets and bathroom were very clean. We were on the ground floor so we could go to and from the pool, reception & breakfast area without having to go outside. Breakfast was OK (cannot really... more

Close to the convention centre

Was very disappointed when I informed the staff that I had to leave due to a family member medical emergency. The reply was that is fine

Wouldn't stay here again

Hotel needs to be updated... Old and halls were smelly. Room was smelly.bed sheets were half in the floor. Tub was dirty, Thank god sheets were clean or I would have left despite it being 1 am and I was exhausted.

Please Clean the Sheets

Always stay in Fredericton or Moncton on the way to/from Nova Scotia. I'm looking for price and pet friendly. That being said, it's aVery outdated hotel. Being a combat vet, I'll sleep pretty much anywhere, but I was wary of getting under the covers based on the washed in stains on the sheets...rooms have a wonderful smell... Other than that, the staff was friendly and location was great! I'm... more

enjoyed the stay at the hotel. inside pool and sauna were not clean end fresh enough..

Old smelly hotel

The staff were pleasant and the location was good. The hotel is old and the hallway and room smelled. I was recovering from a chest cold and the air quality had me coughing most of the night to the point where I went outside to get some fresh air and stop coughing. All in all a terrible night's sleep. The free breakfast was okay. But after the initial opening supplies weren't replenished so my... more

Probably won't stay there again

This place has friendly staff but it is neither comfortable nor clean; at least it doesn't look clean. The corridors smell like damp basement and the towels didn't smell nice. You could hear cars passing by while trying to sleep and the bed wasn't comfortable. They had different things for breakfast such as donuts, bread, butter, fruit, jam, boiled egg,... more

close to shopping

good price. good hotel.

Dated and stale

Never again. Towels threadbare, air was really stale, no movies to rent. Continental breakfast was terrible.

Again

Been staying here for years, since it was the Wandle Inn. Cheap room for a one night stay is the only good thing about it. Booked a pet friendly room, did not get it. Got to a room with one bed for a family of four. Dingy room that has to be renovated. Disgust breakfast, watered down orange juice, stale... more

Older tired hotel

The room was clean but the overall condition of the hotel is old and tired, desperately in need of a make-over. The beaded curtains, the old bed linens and the carpets need an update. There was a stale smell in the hallways and in the room, the walls and the doors had peeling and scraped paint. Overall impression was that it was ok for sports team week-ends. Breakfast was toast or cereal,... more

Great night

We came in late but the staff was lovely. The room was very clean , the beds were so comfy. The breakfast was good but the room it was set up in needed work.

Pit stop.

Whole on our way to the East coast we stopped here. The service was friendly enough. We had two rooms for the 8of us. The condition of the beds was very poor. Two of the three beds were broken and because they were fully booked there were no other rooms to send us to.

Not again

2.5 Stars.
It felt & smelled like an ollld banquet hall. A mixture of smoke, beer, alcohol, musty carpets,....
The room's renovations include, bathtub, wallpaper & badly installed, cheaper tiles.
Old carpets, curtains, weak wi-fi connection, old stained 12 litter flush toilet, countertops,....
Horribly dated & unkept indoor pool with the worst exercise room ever. It consists of 3 old... more

Excellent hotel

Travelled to New Brunswick to visit my grandson who is in the Army down there. We stayed at the Howard Johnson's hotel and what a surprise. They have an indoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and a sauna but they also have a large outdoor pool. There is a large deck alongside the pool and a bar at the end... more

Economical choice

The hotel is a very economical choice, the price is very affordable for Fredericton. The beds in our room were new and very comfortable. We were in the older part in the back of the hotel where the windows faced a windowed corridor, which was a bit odd. The room was clean but the throw pillows need to go! The... more

We chose to skip the breakfast.

I was not impressed at all. The breakfast was not very appetizing. Dishes and or cutlery was set out near the floor on a low table. Room layout was odd. Wall sconces were located above the bed headboard so you will hit your head.

OK for a one night layover

The hotel was fine for a one night stay. Did not take advantage of the pools (indoor and outdoor). Breakfast provided was disappointing. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. No elevator to second floor. Had to lug suitcases up stairs. Probably stay again but only has a layover not an extended stay.

I was very disappointed. I am disabled but my room was on the second floor and there are no elevators. In addition I asked for a bench for the shower but the staff we're not able to provide that for me.

Worn out

new shower and TV were appreciated, but bathroom fan and AC competed to be louder than other. Nice staff, but hotel in desperate need of refresh once u get past lobby.Pet friendly, so no need to set alarm clocks. WOOF!

I was disappointed because I am disabled and was put in a room on the second floor (there are no elevators). Also, I asked for a bench for the shower but the hotel was not able to provide one for me.

A place to rest your head

We stayed here our first night on the road on our Ottawa - St. John's NL trip.
Positives: friendly check in staff. good selection of tv channels and the pool seemed nice. (we were late getting in and had an early start in the AM so we skipped the pool). Bathroom was spotless.
Negatives: room was small and dated. Decorative... more

The room smelt like smoke and was musky The hallwa

Booked into this hotel later in the evening arrived into our room around 11 PM, and noticed right away the room smelt. We're both very tired from traveling the whole day so decided to just go to sleep If it were earlier in the day we definitely would have left and not stayed. This was the only place we stayed on this vacation that was not in a condition similar to what the reviews described.... more

Comfortable

We had a very spacious room of 3 double-bed. Very appreciated.
The kids had a lot of fun in the pool.

Great for a night

Was a great spot to spend one night...clean and comfortable, was all that we needed, and the price was right!

Old property, not maintained well

As soon as I opened the door, I turned around and apologized to everyone I was staying with for booking this hotel. The first thing you notice is the old musty smell when you get in your room. then you turn on the dim lights and can see that this hotel has not aged well. It must have been a former motel, because our window was a window to the hallway which must have been added at some point.... more

Nicr Room

Rooms nice, corridors a bit smelly, spa did not work

our stay was very good, but we expected a better

our stay was very good, but we expected a better continental breadfast. A bigger variety of breadfast items.

Nice hotel able to accomodate our family of 5

They had a nice suite with 2 rooms with 3 beds for our family of 5. The kids had fun in the pool and the room was clean.

Very Nice

Enjoyed the atmosphere
Like the pool
The room was nice and clean!!
Would definitely stay there again
Easy to find, big parking lot
Bathroom and water was great
Great for the family
Breakfast was decent
Internet sucked; went on and off

Great for passing through!

Close to expressway but far from downtown. Close to many restaurant and food places. The pools, sauna, and hot tub worked great. Looks a little aged however was clean. Nice bathroom and comfy room and bed.

Not bad for the money - very comfy beds.

We thoroughly enjoyed our night at the Howard Johnson's Plaza Hotel. The bed was so comfortable and the room was very quiet. We enjoyed a swim in the pool before retiring to our room for the night. Unfortunately, someone put way too much chlorine in the hot tub which we noticed upon getting in. The smell burned our noses and eyes. The sauna also had to be warmed up but all in all, it is a nice... more

Great value.

We had a great experience. The room was very comfortable. It had a nice sized television mounted on the wall for easy viewing (unlike the hotel we had stayed at the night before). My family also enjoyed both the indoor pool and the outdoor pool.

Convenient for 1 night

The receptionist and other employees were very nice and helpful. The beds were very comfortable and the room very clean. The hotel is very close to the highway, but in a quiet area. However, the window was giving on a hallway and the air-conditioner was noisy.

Simple and comfortable

Had the king size bed, clean and the bathroom was clean and good size.
Flat screen tv. Indoor/outdoor pool with patio.
Continental breakfast which was ok. (Complimentary). A little pricy $111/night... more

Nice Hotel

Hotel was nicely located at the end of a busy street. Lots of choice for food and shopping. Room was renovated and furniture looked nice. We liked the breakfast.

Better than I thought

I had read so many bad reviews on this hotel that I was a little hesitant, bu the location was the key factor. Our room was very clean, although it smelled a bit funny - like it had been a smoking room and they had tried to cover it with Pinesol, or something similar. There was a flat screen TV... more

family road trip

Very poor service. Almost no staff. Pool very old.really run down hotel. We were staying only for one night so it was ok. The morning g breakfest was extremely poor. It seems that they have run across to Tim's and brought some Tim bits and bread from the grocery store etcc
Does not recommended for families

this is a very old and tired hotel. room was musty

this is a very old and tired hotel. room was musty, furniture water stained and uncomfortable. If i hasn't been tired and the hour late i would have looked for another hotel

Smelled like smoke

It still smelled like cigarettes in the hall way even though I asked for a no smoking room. Sure the breakfast was complimentary, but the options were terrible. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were good size for what they cost.

Awful and smelly

The hotel smells musty. There were vending machine leaking water. The breakfast room is disgusting ( to say the least). One of the worst hotel experiences we have ever had. I think this has turned me off the chain for good.

Best Experience I've Ever Had

I can honestly say that I have never visited a hotel where we were treated so warmly and welcomingly. I visited New Brunswick to visit some family and stopped by this hotel on my way. We have a vintage car that we prefer to be hand washed. When we mentioned this to the owner, he asked two of the lads... more

You get what you pay for

We booked this because of the cheap price. You really do get what you pay for. Unfortunately it was a little dirty and unkept. The towels and face clothes seemed clean, but everything else just had an "old" feel to it.

Cleanest room

The room was as clean as any I have stayed in. Each room had an air-conditioner. The bed was way too soft, way too soft. I have a bad back and it was very uncomfortable for me. The breakfast was included and was quite good and offered something for everyone. The hotel itself was a bit run down. The indoor pool was in desperate need of being cleaned and the hot tub, though very hot, none of the... more

good room and service-hotel could use a makeover

the check in was okay but I was not happy about room location down a twisting hallway to a second floor with no elevator. A staff member did help carry our luggage in. The halls are dirty and need a makeover, the bed room was wonderfully clean and comfortable. The eating area was also in need of a makeover. The staff were golden so friendly and helpful. Lots of restaurants close by to go to.

Good location.

The location of the hotel is very good. The hotel entrance are not locked, feels bit unsafe and also lot of smoke smell.

hotel really needs a little TLC and lots of paint. Beds very comfortable. Dining area could use some tlc and new toasters..... Walking into the room and seeing black marks all over the walls took away from what could have been a very nice first impression. A little bit of paint would have made a huge difference. Bathroom was clean and comfortable.

former gem

In renovation: room comfortable : could hear neighboring room.

The room was supposed to have a balcony but there wasn't one.

Fair for the price

Room was fair for the price paid. Great service; staff is polite and give good service.

overnight stay for son's marathon

breakfast was excellent. remodeled bathroom was nice pool looked inviting

affordable but need upgrade

I been staying in this hotel once every year and the price a good. However, the condition of the hotel is degrading with time and they don't seems to upgrade this establishment. They could at least provide things such as paper, pen in the rooms.

Two nights out of six the housekeeper din't enter and clean our room. When we returned the first night I went to inform the front desk attendant who was very apologetic. She gave me clean towels. The hotel manager was there as well. He gave me packets of coffee but said nothing. The second time my wife went to the front desk. Again the front desk attendant was very sorry. The manager brought... more

Reasonable rate at location

Nice and enjoyed the stay . Would like more if there was microwave in the room aside from the small fridge. Otherwise, very recommendable

Needs some TLC

Great staff but parts of hotel are peeling and need urgent upgrade. Most concerning was the antiseptic smell that is very annoying.

This is a mid-range inn. Nothing very fancy, but a comfortable place to stay.
101 rooms. In 2008, the facade of the inn and its main lobby underwent renovations.

It's a popular spot for tour bus groups to stay.

June/July 2009 update: this hotel is now part of the Howard-Johnson chain.

Unique Quality: They have an indoor pool and during the summer an outdoor pool, as well as a sauna and... more

Stayed here a few times in the past before I lived in Fredericton. A well kept hotel with very reasonable prices. Don't expect the luxury but if your looking for a cheap hotel to stay in this might be your best bet. Very clean.

Directions: On one of the busiest streets in Fredericton.
Located uptown

Apparently this hotel is a real popular spot amongst the younger people in the summer because of it's pool. During the fall and winter, you don't see too many people but I guess that's not such a bad thing if you're looking for a little rest and relaxation. Free computer in the front lobby comes in handy if you need to check your email... or VT.

Unique Quality: This hotel comes equipped with... more

good basic hotel

I have stayed here twice both out of season it is ideally placed for most areas in Fredericton reasonably priced. Breakfast included where do you get that now. Good selection at breakfast surrounding extremely basic but you get what you pay for. badly in need of updating. Staff not the best but will eventually help.

Good value, needs work

Good valueGreat staffHousekeeping needs improvementBreakfast , just skip or toast only

Overnight stay

To start fridge was moldy, and not defrosted.curtains were different lengths, coffee pot needed to be replaced, plug in bathroom didn't work. overall cleansing was fair.Staff in am not very helpful. But inn was near were my Dr. was so that was good.Would I book a room there again not likely.

Not bad for the price...

The Howard Johnson in Fredericton is just like you average hotel really. The linen's on the bed were fantastic and not the usual uncomfortable hotel grade. The room itself was cold and there was no thermostat to adjust. The pool and hot tub were ok, a little small but warm and not overly chlorinated. All in all, it wasn't too bad.

total deception

Despite being advertised as, "newly renovated", - this only applied to the lobby. The room was a step back in time - over crowded with useless furniture. The stench was almost unbearable; a cross between smoke and 30 year old must, (it was designated as a non-smoking room) The pool was disgustingly dirty - I'd be surprised if my children didn't contract an infection , not to mention a crowd... more

“We loved the location and the outdoor pool with outdoor refreshments. Breakfast choices were delicious.”

Wandalyn or now Howard Johonson

We stayed here because it was a good place to stop on a long trip. The price was decent but the place was pretty close to being a dump. The lobby had been redecorated and supposedly the rooms had been too, but it seemed like they redid the bathrooms and just threw in some additional furniture in the old yucky rooms. Our room was in the back wing off an old alleyway. Not a favorite place to... more

“Hotel is conveniently located. Technology is not upto the required level. Overall, it is ok to stay if little option is available.”