Howard Johnson By Wyndham Houston Downtown

“Nice breakfasts, safe and lovely location.”

Fantastic hotel. We spent two excellent weeks there. The room was clean and well furnished, with a bathtub, a great hot shower, microwave, fridge, and, most importantly, a very comfortable dedicated workstation with proper front and back lighting, which made teleconference calls easy and convenient… more

Fantastic hotel. We spent two excellent weeks there. The room was clean and well furnished, with a bathtub, a great hot shower, microwave, fridge, and, most importantly, a very comfortable dedicated workstation with proper front and back lighting, which made teleconference calls easy and convenient. The location is another big plus. We do not drive, yet everything was accessible on foot - a nearby bus stop, Walmart, other large stores, and several very good restaurants. The view from the window was beautiful, with the city skyline visible both day and night. The hotel was also very quiet, with good sound insulation. We did not hear guests from neighboring rooms at all. We genuinely enjoyed the breakfasts, despite some negative comments here. There were two types of cornflakes, good-quality milk, juice, cupcakes, coffee, bananas, and waffles you can make yourself with maple syrup. More than enough for a solid breakfast, and if something is missing, you can always ask. The breakfasts were filling enough that we were not hungry for most of the day. We would also like to thank the reception staff, especially Tom and Kevin - both were professional, friendly, and helpful. As for downsides, there were minor issues with the cleaning staff. On one occasion, a cleaning lady of Mexican descent interrupted me two hours before checkout during an important conference call. Despite two "do not disturb" signs, she knocked loudly, shouted, and opened the door. We also did not request cleaning for the entire two-week stay, yet at checkout she asked for a propina, which felt somewhat inappropriate. Overall, the cleaning staff were the only source of noise, often talking loudly in the hallways. We believe the administration should reinforce the policy of respecting "do not disturb" signs, especially for working guests. This seems like an issue that can easily be resolved, and we are confident future stays will be smooth.

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