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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Nevada-Reno

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown puts guests steps from the University of Nevada-Reno. Visitors start their mornings with a convenient to-go breakfast before heading out to explore, while free self-parking eliminates the typical urban parking headache.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
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LCD TV
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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

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660 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501

What's nearby

  • Reno Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Bowling Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Nevada-Reno - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riverwalk District - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Sierra Resort Casino - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 8 min walk
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Silver Baron Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piezzetta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Hotel near University of Nevada-Reno
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown provides free to-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (6:00 AM - 1:00 AM) and Friday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 1:00 AM)
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Reno, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from University of Nevada-Reno and within 3 mi (5 km) of Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill. Reno Events Center and Reno Arch are also within 10 minutes. Reno Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown Reviews

5.2

5.4

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

6.2

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 194 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 367 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff friendly and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Air conditioning | Parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good. Great front desk when I arrived
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with good hygiene,quality and price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and friendly. The location to the casinos and freeway was great. The room was clean and when asked we got the room cleaned no problem! Thank you for everything. We appreciate you all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here! It's billed as a Howard Johnson's but is really a residential motel with staff from the casinos living there. The noise level is incredible, and we left in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devona

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quick and easy and would love to go back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast could have been a little better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be be a lot better to have a casino room on the bottom floor for guest to play and the rooms could be a little bigger for walkers or wheel chair access. Breakfast could of had proteins and not so much sweet stuff. Fruit and protein. Everybody was super nice and respectful. Thank you for the stay will do it again some day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close in proximity to restaurants, and transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in our bathroom; someone walked into my room while i was resting in a bed. Their so called continental breakfast was a square basket with a few pieces of donuts/coffee cakes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kwan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There roach infestation in the room. Tv wasn't working. One lamp was missing a lightbulb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was OK, rooms are unsafe, dirty, tub/shower dirty, bed looked dirty, door is not aligned, paint is terrible. TV did not work. Breakfast was a joke. terrible smell. I will never ever stay there again. Homeless in a room?????
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a decent place if you’re looking for a place to sleep for a night or two
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable, and nice. The area felt fairly unsafe, people were hanging outside their doors very late into the night partying and being very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service
Its an ok hotel, worth the price, needs some updates but overall it’s good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kalab

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door is very off set to the point that you can hear the traffic outside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've never stayed in a worse hotel. Cockroaches! So noisy and the staff was unresponsive. I checked out after one night and went across the street. Awful, just awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ayda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the worst hotel I’ve stayed in. Wyndham should really look into this hotel. It was rundown and dirty, location feels unsafe with rundown buildings. Breakfast awful, only breakfast bars and coffee/fountain juice. On top pf this, i paid a premium price of $184.00. I would not choose these hotels again. Travelers into Reno, stay oit of Howard Johnson
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kalina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were so disgusted by cockroaches that we tried to cancel before we even fully checked in. Owners refused to refund. 100% do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stokley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Should be priced lower

Free breakfast is just energy bars, and coffee. Not worth the cost for a daily stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t stay very long, the room was run down and had roaches in bathroom - so gross. Will never stay here again, so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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