About Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lake George
Enjoy the great outdoors of Upstate New York without breaking the bank at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lake George. Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, this simple motel just off US Route 9 is just a short stroll from Lake George Village for shopping and dining.
Modernized air-conditioned rooms with bright decor all boast an en suite bathroom with granite countertops, wood-effect floors, a microwave, fridge, flat-screen cable TV and free local calls. Accessible rooms are offered too.
Facilities include free parking with spaces for trucks, a 24-hour reception and an outdoor swimming pool. Kids can stay free and pets are allowed.
Guests can start the day with complimentary morning coffee and there’s a wide choice of restaurants just a few steps away.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lake George is about five minutes’ walk from Fort William Henry Museum and less than a mile from Lake George Beach. Albany International Airport is about 50 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Popular central location
Guests overwhelmingly liked the location right in the middle of town. It was only a short stroll from Lake George Village for shopping and dining options and also made a suitable base for the budget-conscious traveler wishing to explore the scenic countryside around Lake George. Motorists appreciated the easy access to US Route 9 and Interstate 87.
positive:
Clean, comfy and updated with affordable rates
Visitors often agreed this low-cost motel wasn't fancy but most felt it was more than satisfactorily comfortable and clean considering the competitive rates it offered. There was frequent praise for the updated and well-equipped rooms with contemporary touches like flat-screen TVs and wood-effect floors plus the convenience of fridges and microwaves as standard. Facilities like the swimming pool and perks such as the pet-friendly policy and free morning coffee prompted plenty of reviewers to say they got decent value for money.
positive:
Pleasant staff
Staff were reportedly friendly, attentive and ready to share their local knowledge or make recommendations. Moreover, travelers often said the check-in process was swift and largely hassle free.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Mixed reports over free Wi-Fi
Opinions were divided over the free Wi-Fi service provided throughout this property. Some reviewers said the complimentary service was fairly reliable; others, however, said it suffered from patchy coverage and unimpressive speeds.
negative:
Claims of drawbacks in some rooms
Patchy TV reception in certain rooms was an annoyance for some critics. Others said the rooms were rather small or that noise from adjacent rooms was sometimes a nuisance. It was also occasionally claimed by some reviewers that the rooms felt chilly in the coldest weather.
negative:
Minor cleanliness grumbles
A few critics felt cleanliness standards could have been higher following occasional encounters with dirty sheets or floors in some rooms and bathrooms that could have been more thoroughly cleaned.