Howard Johnson
For holidaymakers and business users, it's good to have a hotel franchise that you can depend on. Howard Johnson is so much part of the American landscape and the very name stands for quality accommodation and excellent service. Founded by Howard Deering Johnson, the hotel chain that bears his name is often referred to simply as hojo's.
The chain is represented across the world but is mainly to be found in the US. Other locations include the UK, Argentina, China, Romania, and Puerto Rico. Regular guests have the reassurance of knowing what to expect. All guest rooms have a clock radio, coffee maker and hairdryer. Howard Johnson likes to present special packages, involving a certain theme or attraction. The Mercedita hotel in Puerto Rico operates a Romance Package and a Family Package. The Yankee Candle Package is available at Hadley, MA and includes a gift card for the Yankee Candle Store. Mystic, CT has a Mystic Vacation Package and there is also a HersheyPark Package.
Special discounts at participating locations are in place for those eligible, making a stay at Howard Johnson, affordable for everyone. Up to 10% discount is offered to AAA members and also to AARP members. Reduced prices are also available to Senior Citizens, Government Employees, and Military Personnel. If booking ten rooms or more, there is a Group Discount. Everyone is warmly invited to Howard Johnson! There are even Pet Friendly locations across the US and Canada called Wags to Whiskers hotels.
American locations take part in the Wyndham Rewards scheme, which awards members free nights, gift cards, air miles, rail points, and car rentals. Loyal Howard Johnson customers can register as members and enjoy the many benefits.
Guests wake up to a free USA Today newspaper and many outlets provide a complimentary Rise and Dine Continental Breakfast program with coffee, juice, cereals and baked goods. Business travelers use the chain because their needs are met. The Howard Johnson Home Office Rooms are equipped with a work desk, ergonomic chair and have a free high-speed Internet connection. Guests can keep in touch with the world through their free weekly newspaper and have a home from home with amenities, such as a fridge, microwave oven and in room coffee maker.
The company also has three family friendly restaurants. These are situated in Lake George, New York, Lake Placid, New York and Bangor, Maine. The restaurants offer the same high standard, as do the hotels.
Summary
Howard Johnson offers basic amenities to travelers. It is a very popular hotel chain and is known all around the world. Some areas participate in Whyndham Rewards programs and you can accumulate points for free nights lodging air miles or other benefits. Continental breakfast is a standard offering at most locations.
