Hotel Howard Johnson By Wyndham Ocala Fl I-75 (Ocala, USA)

Guests often spoke highly of the customer service at this hotel, frequently describing staff as professional, friendly and pleasant to deal with.

The location of this property just off the intersection of Interstate 75 and US Route 27 was welcomed by many guests who liked the easy access to area attractions and downtown with its wealth of historic buildings. Another plus was that there were gas stations, dining options and convenience stores nearby.

Plenty of reviewers had praise for the rooms and liked the way they had been updated. It was often said the rooms were well-equipped with fridges, hairdryers, microwaves and flat-screen cable TVs as standard. Many guests said they felt the rooms were more than sufficiently spacious, clean and comfortable for a short stay. Moreover, visitors appreciated the range of on-site amenities like the swimming pool, mini-golf and car wash. Budget-conscious travelers also frequently remarked that they found the room rates and restaurant prices reasonable.

Free Wi-Fi access was a bonus for reviewers, although there were occasional claims that the network offered sluggish speeds or an unreliable signal.

While many reviewers spoke highly of the cleanliness and maintenance standards, there were some who weren't as impressed regardless of the hotel's usually competitive rates. Critics took issue with occasional drainage problems or malfunctioning air-conditioning in certain rooms. There were also cleanliness complaints over unsatisfactorily cleaned bathrooms and stained furnishings in some rooms. Reviewers infrequently claimed they encountered cockroaches.

Traffic noise from the nearby freeway bothered some light sleepers as did occasional noise from adjacent rooms. Another nuisance for some visitors was a musty smell in certain parts of the building.