Howard Johnson Anchorage

Very badly maintained.

Value for money, courteous staff, and a convenient location. It could do with some upgrading with decor.

It was OK, overall. But it was very very noisy on the street side which is where my room was. Drunk people leaving bars.

I would not recommend this hotel. I am appalled that this is a recommended hotel - as the rooms were dirty, in need of a complete make over and smelled like a dirty ashtray, even though the hotel is non-smoking. The hallways were dingy - low ceilings and not conducive to luggage, too many stairs to maneuver. The beds had the well used feel to them, were hard as board and not comfortable. read more

There were derelicts roaming the halls. An inebriated man was passed out in the hallway to the swimming pool. The unmentionable man propped the pool door open to clean, but was not to be found for the next hour. The desk staff was friendly, but seemed in a hurry to return to the back room. There was not a comfort zone. I will not use this hotel again.

Front desk staff unwilling or unable to assist with billing info. They took credit card imprint for incidentals then refused to tear up or relinquish even though no charges were applied. Makes me very uncomfortable to know that there is a signed credit card imprint floating around when identity theft runs ramped!