We stayed at the hotel from 8/11/24 to 8/14/24. it was one of the best budget hotels at Virginia Beach ocean front area. It was inexpensive-- won't crush your wallet, offers free breakfast and short walk to the beach.
I don't know where the bad reviews were coming from.... In my opinion, you got what you pay for. Howard Johnson is a simple place that won't break the bank. If you are willing to pay more and have better services... Double Tree is located right across the street from the hotel.
1. Room was updated. Even though the renovation work was not the best. It was adequate.
2. The room was pretty clean. Room was spacious. Beds were comfortable. Our only complaint was no place to hand clothes or wet towels.
3. The hotel offered free breakfast which included coffee, yogurt, orange juices, apple juices, muffins and cinnamon rolls. We really appreciated the free breakfast.
Nowadays there was hardly any budget hotels that offered free breakfast.
4. This hotel had great customer service. The employees were very helpful and attentive.
5. The only issue we found for the hotel was --the ice machine area that located at the first floor was dark and needed some cleaning.
6. A short walk to the beach.
7. Parking was fine.
Overall, we would definitely stay here again.