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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

2.0 star property
Central hotel with free parking connected to a shopping center in Phoenix

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Outdoor pool
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area is near El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium, offering a quiet garden escape. Guests can enjoy the outdoor or children's pool, connect with free WiFi, get help planning local tours, or arrange limo service for special events.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - queen
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Camelback East neighborhood, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area is connected to a rail/subway station. S'edav Va'aki Museum and Celebrity Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium and Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights. Check out an event or a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and consider making time for Ice Chalet, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking in the area.
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4120 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85008

What's nearby

  • Celebrity Theater - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Papago Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Phoenix Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Arizona State University - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Chase Field - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • 44th Street - Washington Station - 10 min walk
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paco’s Tacos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mesquite Fresh Street Mex - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hap's Pit BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RBG Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area

Hotel near Celebrity Theater
Located close to El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium and S'edav Va'aki Museum, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area provides a garden, a business center, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and a nature reserve
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area feature perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 5 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area located?

Located in Camelback East, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium, S'edav Va'aki Museum, and Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights. Celebrity Theater and Phoenix Municipal Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). 44th Street - Washington Station is 10 minutes by foot and 44th Street Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area Reviews

4.6

4.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

5.6

Staff & service

4.0

Eco-friendliness

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 210 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 426 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Liked: Amenities
Easy check in. Low deposit. Clean. Amenities in office.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It stink like cigarettes there ppl prostituing and selling drugs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Treva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the airport. Very quiet as well. Can tell they are in the middle of renovating. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean beds with very comfortable pillows and mattresses. Good enough breakfast offerings, though only until 9 am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were lovely and very kind. They made sure we had everything we needed and double checked whenever they seen us to make sure we were having nice experience. The room was worn down with cracked paint peeling off the wall, cigarette burns on the walls and sheet, and the bed had only one pillow per person. The headboard had the vinyl ripping off that should just be replaced all together. The location was nice because it was very quiet and conveniently located in the city. Less than 20 minutes from amazing fishing spots. Id be back if the room was better put together.
Super old microwave that should be replaced. cost less than $70 for this model.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for 1 night quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
place to park your car long term very close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nothing like the pictures showed. The sheets were dirty. The pools are empty and people were in and out of all the rooms all night. It was not a suite at all. There was spilled beer in the refrigerator which was the first thing we saw when putting juice in the fridge for our little one. We thought there was a kiddie pool but not one pool had water in it. This is the very last time I will ever trust Expedia. And when we did not want to stay another night they said we couldn't get a refund because it was through a 3rd party. Expedia just had people that got can't understand or recordings to talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Never really seen any stuff. Waited about five minutes till somebody came to check me in. However there was a sign. Checking out there was nobody to be found.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Khawaja nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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It was nice & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff unresponsive to requests. Misrepresentation on the website concerning breakfast and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfortunate pick

I did not stay. The room wasn’t as stated on site. Older room broken fixtures gross microwave. Dingy bathroom don’t take your shoes off anywhere. Didn’t feel safe in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

VICTORIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Look elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good for a family

Photos are definitely misleading neighborhood is a lil sketchy had a lady in the room arguing and throwing around stuff the room next to us the whole night the only positive I can say is the 2 guys at the front desk were polite and did as much as they could do
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Dirty and outdated. The pool was green.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Selina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place looked nothing like the pictures on the website. The bathroom was tiny, it was dirty, and the check in person was a young man who didn't get out of his seat. The lobby and room both had a terrible smell. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dempsey

Beds were. The room just didn’t feel comfortable, parts of the room were damaged. And I never got my deposit back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this motel

This is probably the most disgusting motel I’ve stayed at ever! Stained sheets, dirty walls, sink, floors, shower, and a barely functional tv. For $120 it was also a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lilly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catfished

Terrible catfish experience you need to take this off your selection on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No coffee In the morning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and run down. Dirty cleaning rags in the room. Paint peeling and tv turned off every 25 minutes. You could hear critters in the walls and ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Arely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not as they appear on website. Not worth the stay. Room has a bad smell, floors were not swept or mopped. To many things to list
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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