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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach

5173 Shore Dr Virginia Beach, 23455 United States of America

Virginia Beach motel with a complimentary breakfast

Lynnhaven House nearby
Situated in Virginia Beach, this motel is close to Adam Thoroughgood House, Lynnhaven House, and Chesapeake Beach. Local attractions also include Great Neck Park. Show more
Property amenities
In addition to complimentary parking, Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach provides laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cable television
Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature air conditioning. Hide

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2.7out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

45%

of guests recommend

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2 doubleTelevision with cable channels. Free local calls. In-room safe. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Smoking.
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2 doubleTelevision with cable channels. Free local calls. In-room safe. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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1 kingTelevision with cable channels. Free local calls. In-room safe. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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1 kingTelevision with cable channels. Free local calls. In-room safe. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Smoking.
Efficiency Room One Double Smoking
1 doubleTelevision with cable channels. Free local calls. In-room safe. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Smoking.
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1 kingTelevision with cable channels. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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1 kingTelevision with cable channels. Air conditioning. Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Event catering
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Shopping on site

Rooms

Guest accommodations at Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach offer air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels.

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable television service
  • HBO

Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Recreation

  • Boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach

2.7
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
2.9
Hotel condition:
2.8
Room cleanliness:
3.1
Room comfort:
2.7
Location:
3.1
Neighbourhood:
3.3
45%

of guests recommend

out of 11 reviews

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A Traveller from Hot Springs, Ar
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 28 Nov 2011

“Not Impressed”

We saw roaches, contenintal breakfast was ok. only served pastries and cereal, coffee and juice. There was no internet availiable. Was close to base, however neighborhood wasn't the best. Close to beach.

A Traveller from Utah
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Oct 2011

“Virginia Trip”

Not as nice as some of the Howard Johnson,s I have stayed in but was OK..

A Traveller from Alexandria, VA
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 5 Sep 2011

“Decent Location-TERRIBLE SERVICE”

The size of the room and the condition of the room was great but the overall service of the hotel staff was terrible. First, check in was delayed (should have been at 3PM), then hotel front desk left the counter without letting us why or how long they will be away. Worst thing was when we arrived back to our rooms at 4PM our room was not even serviced to! We had to go to her directly for new towels, soap, and for the trash to be taken out. There are also gigantic spiders on the ceiling outside that weave giant webs along the balcony. I have actually stayed here before a few times last year and never seen it in this condition. I will never return again.

Area recommendations
If closer to the beach, I will recommend any budget hotel and pay the extra $10/20 per night. Service was terrible and you get an impression they do not care of the maintenance of the hotel.
A Traveller from Phila Pa
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 20 Aug 2011

“GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR”

THE IN ROOM SAFE NEEDED NEW BATTERIES TO OPERATE, SHOWER CURTAIN IN BATHROOM HAD MOLD ON IT, POWER WENT OUT WHEN HAIR DRYER IN USE, AND LEAKING TOILET

A Traveller from Ellerslie, GA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Jul 2011

“A decent place for a cheap stay”

Check-in, check-out, and anything else dealing with the front desk was really slow. The HVAC unit in my room did not blow cold air. (I seem to frequently get rooms with faulty heat or AC. Not exclusive to this hotel.) The in-room safe did not work, and the security latch on the door was broken off. Internet access was via a data cable, which you can get from the front desk. The data jack was rather inconveniently located, but signal speed and quality were good. The room was clean and beds were comfortable enough. The hotel is not located where Expedia's map indicates, and is actually about 3 1/2 miles away. Fortunately, I was familiar with the area, and found it easily after calling for their location. Overall, the hotel served my purpose, a landing place while in town visiting family, and if the price was right, I would consider staying again.

Area recommendations
There are lots of restaurants along Shore Drive, and at Town Center (Independence Blvd. & Virginia Beach Blvd.) The drive down Shore Drive through First Landing State Park to the Oceanfront is a nice break from the chaotic touristy areas, but watch out for bicycles along this route. Having lived in this area off and on for 25 years, I have visited most of the attractions at some point. The Marine Science Museum near the Oceanfront is interesting, and a nice break from the beach. The Oceanfront itself has plenty of shops and restaurants, as well as mostly public beaches, but traffic can be tedious in the Summer. Many of the businesses there close during the off-season. Ocean Breeze water park is also lots of fun, and a great place to cool off. The Sandbridge area has a nice beach area, without all the shops and restaurants, and may be a better place to take the kids. Chix Beach, on the Chesapeake Bay is a better beach, in my opinion, but it's mostly a residential area, and there are few places to park. There's plenty to do in this area.
A Traveller from South Point, OH
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 27 Jun 2011

“Not what we expected”

Having stayed in a Howard Johnson before, it was not what I expected. The furniture was old. The wall paper was old. The carpet was old and wrinkled in places. The room safe wouldn't open. It was not well maintained. I will not be going back to this hotel. I would rather pay a higher price than stay at this hotel again.

Area recommendations
Although we did like the convenience and ease to Virginia Beach, this hotel was just outside a military base. It was only about 30 minutes from the beach but parking at the beach was around ten dollars.
Marcella F from Springfield Gardens ,NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Apr 2011

“Jack and Ann The Best”

Jack and Ann were extremley helpful and courteous. They made me and my fiance's stay very comfortable. We are going to move to Virginia Beach and they were very helpful to us. The efficiency room #201 was a great size but the only complaint that I have is that the bathroom needed to be updated. The bathtub was gritty and the walls needed a paint job.I love to take baths and I would not sit in that tub. I like to get away and enjoy myself and a relaxing bath at the end of the day or early morning is my idea of vacation. The sink also was not good, it was old and needed to be re-glazed. I hope the Howard Johnson's can update that room because we did enjoy the rest of the room. The shower was good, the hot water was EXCELLENT. I wish I could have taken some nice hot baths.

Jon W from Stafford, VA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Sep 2010

“Jack Masters makes your stay memorable”

Room was comfortable and had a refrigerator, microwave and a coffee pot. Family TV. Restaurants and grocery store within walking distance. Clean and has continental breakfast every morning. Very friendly environment.

Amy B from Westminster, MD
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 3 May 2010

“Pay more for another place!!!!”

Room smelled. Broken furniture outside, over 30 minutes from downtown, we where told to go and get a plunger to fix our own toliet then hung up on. Room service did NOT clean the room or even give us clean towels. BAD BAD area. Pay more and stay elsewhere. HORRIBLE trip!!!! This review could go on and on.......just skip this place.

A Traveller from Columbus Ohio
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 29 Jul 2009

“Ok, but would not choose again”

This hotel served the purpose we needed...an inexpensive stay during peak season in the area. We knew we wouldn't be spending any time there except to sleep and shower, so we weren't picky. Things were clean enough, but the bed and pillows were uncomfortable.

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach

5173 Shore Dr Virginia Beach, 23455 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Adam Thoroughgood House - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
  • Chesapeake Beach - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
  • Great Neck Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
  • Lynnhaven House - 5 km / 3.1 mi
  • First Landing State Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
  • Cape Henry Lighthouse - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
  • Cape Henry Memorial - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
  • Cypress Point Country Club - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
  • Virginia Beach Central Library - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
  • Hilltop Shopping Center - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 km / 6.2 mi
  • Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
  • Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi

The preferred airport for Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach is Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Norfolk, VA, United States (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)

Area:

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America: The state’s largest city, Virginia Beach is known for the inviting stretches of sand that front the Atlantic Ocean. A three-mile boardwalk hosts runners, bikers, and in-line skaters as they whiz by the shops, restaurants, amusements, and many hotels along the way. The military has a strong presence here, too, with air and naval stations situated throughout Virginia Beach.

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Virginia Beach

5173 Shore Dr Virginia Beach, 23455 United States of America

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