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Howard Johnson Inn Plaza de Armas

Howard Johnson Inn Plaza de Armas
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3.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
53 Reviews
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#19 of 38 hotels in San Juan
Description: Renovated colonial hotel.
  • Address
    Calle San Jose 202
    (formerly IHP Hotel Plaza De Armas)
    San Juan 00907
    Puerto Rico
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 53 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 41 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 40 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 41 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 41 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 5 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 42 reviews Young singles
    • 50% based on 42 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 42 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 42 reviews Older travelers
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Reviews of Howard Johnson Inn Plaza de Armas

( 11-20 of 53 )
5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
Nov 19, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for one night after our cruise. We decided to select this one after just reading a few reviews. After 7 days of cruising, we decided that we wanted something with no windows or phones. It was more that we expected. We were literally in the heart of Old San Juan. We didn't... more

4 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 5, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I are in our mid 20's, and we stayed at the HoJo in Old San Juan one night before our cruise. We had standard room with a queen size bed on the main floor with no windows. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and everything worked well (accept the safe, the battery was... more

Nov 1, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

First off, the photo seen here is not of this hotel. This hotel is in a 17th century building and does not have windows except for in the front and back. I went ahead and chose to stay here despite the tepid reviews. We needed a hotel before and after cruising and I wanted to be in Old San Juan.... more

Aug 31, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I expected the hotel to be like all the other stock hotels you see around, but it was surprisingly individual. It's owned locally and licensed under the Howard Johnson name, but it hasn't lost its unique touch. The rooms aren't ritzy, but the convenient location makes it so worth it. It's a fabulous location if you want to bum around... more

Aug 7, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We booked this hotel two nights prior taking a cruise and one night after our cruise. There were six of us traveling, so we booked three rooms. All of us agreed that this hotel met our expectations. The best thing about this hotel is the location. Every thing there was within walking distance. There are two pharmacies across the street.... more

4 of 5 stars
New York City
Jul 7, 2007
9/9 found this review helpful

The hotel is in an ideal location in Old San Juan. The Plaza is a great spot for people watching, meeting locals, and getting some coffee. The big problem with Old San Juan for me was that there aren't very many street signs on the buildings at intersections, so often times you really don't have a clue what street you're... more

1 of 5 stars
Tampa, FL
Jun 18, 2007
3/6 found this review helpful

The room decor was nice. The room was small and windowless but that was expected. The AC system was the worst I have experienced. The unit was extremely loud and totally enclosed in the the room. Instead of exhausting the hot air outside it was blown into the drop ceiling of the bathroom. Made the bathroom feel like a sauna.... more

3 of 5 stars
Twin Cities, Minnesota
May 31, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Howard Johnson for one night on the way out of Puerto Rico because we had a very early flight and didn't really care about the room. It was approx. $132 (inc. taxes, etc.) and would have cost around $80 in the US mainland but everything is overpriced in Puerto Rico. The room had no windows and... more

May 30, 2007
2/5 found this review helpful

We thought this would be an ideal place to spend the night prior to a cruise. We arrived on time and checked in. The elevator didn't work and everyone had to use the stairs. We were told that the elevator was only used for luggage. So the narrow staircase was the only path for everyone coming and going. This proved... more

3 of 5 stars
South Carolina
May 27, 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

We stayed there last Friday night and thought despite some issues it was a good deal for 120 including tax. This hotel is in a great location of Old SJ, however it is difficult to find if you are not familiar with OLD SJ like us. Our room was very small, but we expected that in this area however it... more

Reviews of Howard Johnson Inn Plaza de Armas

( 11-20 of 53 )
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Address: Calle San Jose 202 | (formerly IHP Hotel Plaza De Armas), San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico