Howard Johnson Express Inn – North Plainfield

Obviously my review date is a ways away from the other review posted here, so I think things have changed somewhat.
I stay here about once a month for business. While I have been doing this for the past 6 months, I haven’t witnessed any drug deals or prostitution go down with my own two eyes as previously stated. However, I do get a faint smell of marijuana from time to time. Also worth noting, the first floor is smoking friendly and being a non-​smoker, it can be somewhat of a bothersome smell when I stay on the second level.
Those things being said, here is my take on this hotel.
The rate is anywhere from 60 – 85 $ per night, so you get what you pay for. The building is old, and some of the rooms fit the description as well. While they have tried their best to modernize it with the furniture and flat screen TVs, old is old. The bathrooms in particular could definitely use new toilets and showers. I do like the fact that each room has a rather large under bar size fridge and an old (but working) microwave. The beds are comfy and each room has a small desk to get some work done at. They offer free Wi-​Fi, although spotty at times, it’s usually in working order. The complimentary breakfast isn’t anything special, but exactly what I would expect. Some boxes cereal, a couple muffins, a waffle maker and a handful of fruit. The overall cleanliness could be improved but as mentioned… It’s 60 – 85 $ per night to stay so it is what it is.
The staff took some time to warm up to me, once they figured I was staying often. While they house keepers are generally nice, the manager of them can be pushy towards the guest when it comes to checking out. Aka check out is at 12pm… he is knocking on your door right at 12 and hurrying you out. Not a minute longer is allowed, which feels very annoying as a paying customer. The front desk is a lot better though. They seem to accommodate me whenever I need something for the most part. Specifically, the internet was out one night and I needed to get some work done, so they spent about an hour working to fix it. That was great.
Overall this isn’t the Hilton obviously, so just keep the expectations down and take this review seriously. You can squeeze a couple nights out of this place if my review sounds like it will work for you.

DANGEROUS! Drug ridden and rabid prostitution! I had no choice but to stay here because the company that paid for my stay was out of state and had no idea. The place is filthy dirty to boot. He front desk drops the ball on every level. I made a complaint and they yelled at me! I think they are very jaded because of the low end undesirables that stay there. Literally their are prostitutes in the parking lot at night waiting in cars for you to come up. Drug deals in the hallways, wifi is a joke and does not work at all! I am so surprised that Wyndam is even letting this happen. Homeless drug addicts sneaking continental breakfast, (If you call raisin bran and hard boiled eggs continental) the front desk admittedly said they can care less about the clientele and Unilocal reviews so I am sure they will not care about this one, BUT YOU SHOULD! **WARNING*** this place should absolutely be condemned and torn down.

Horrible! AWFUL!!! i would never go back here again. Worst experience of my life. They tell you something on the phone but when you checkout they charge you hidden charges. Customer service is horrible. The room stinks. Smelly office and people don’t even speak english properly.