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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near San Diego State University

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Located minutes from San Diego State University, Howard Johnson by Wyndham offers an outdoor pool and on-site shopping. Guests can enjoy meals at Trujillo's Tacos or grab breakfast to go, with WiFi in public areas. Visitors have praised the property's excellent condition.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

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About the neighborhood

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6440 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Balboa Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • SDSU Transit Center Station - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Majorette - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area

Hotel near San Diego State University
Located close to Snapdragon Stadium and Balboa Park, Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area provides free to-go breakfast, shopping on site, and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Trujillo's Taco's, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 39-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trujillo's Taco's

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

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 path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 150.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 2.21 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room safe

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

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Inn State University Area
Howard Johnson Wyndham San Diego State University Area Hotel
San Diego Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson San Diego State University Area
Howard Johnson State University Area
Howard Johnson Wyndham State University Area Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham San Diego State University Area
Howard Johnson Wyndham State University Area
Howard Johnson Inn San Diego State University Area
Howard Johnson Wyndham State
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area located?

Located in Mid-City, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from San Diego State University and within 9 mi (15 km) of Snapdragon Stadium and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and San Diego City College are also within 9 mi (15 km). SDSU Transit Center Station is 21 minutes by foot and Alvarado Station is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego State University Area Reviews

6.8

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok hotels.com your not going to let me know it’s a crack hotel? Homeless incampments
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Iris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We made a reservation for a king bed and we ended up with two full beds. The pool was in need of cleaning.Overall, very basic experience. I would not book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay but could be improved

Overall it was an okay stay. The rooms don’t look as good as the pictures and half the hotel was maybe burnt down or being reconstructed, I’m not sure but very off putting. The first room we stayed in had ants in the tub and bathroom area. We were able to switch rooms and thankfully that room was much better. The staff could have been a little friendlier as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Suttee, San Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was newly updated and very clean. The bed and pillows were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Arianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 5 nights and our room was not cleaned once, and they are not serving breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

FINOCLADE V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mayra

Disliked: Room comfort

Awful stay

I’m traveling with a teenage boy and the next door guests were up blasting their tv and having loud sex from 2-4 am! We could not get any sleep and had to wake up early that morning. There was no one at the front desk to call for assistance. Also, there was no iron in the room. Again no one at the front desk for assistance. Not staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael

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

Don’t stay here

Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. We show back up after a long day to find that our personal items are covered in ants including my daughters retainers and contacts. The manager was not willing to come look and said he would take care of it the next day. Very unhappy!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Horrible hotel, pass on it!

The lady that checked me in has a personality of a sour pineapple. She never greeted me, just asked for my ID and credit card. I thought she would charge my card at check out come to find out she charged it right then and there and I had informed her that I known I would have given her cash. She lacked customer service big time. Not even thank you, enjoy your stay. She really should rethink her career options and maybe go work at a morgue. The pictures on the website were far from the truth. There was a fire there and part of the hotel is taped off and charred. Our room had an old musty odor. Thank goodness it was just a one night stay! We checked out before the checkout time because we just wanted to get out of there. Very disappointed in the stay, lack of customer service and how this place was presented on this website
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room next to me apparently burned down. That was unsettling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable! I was very pleasantly surprised. Great Stay! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok stay

Free to go breakfast offered on description but no breakfast is really offered, NO breakfast. I had trouble sleeping in their king bed, I was not able to sleep well on my 2 nights stay. No noises around, TV worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Got charged 40 fir checking in 1hr early. We were out of town and had no olace to go. On top of that cash only. Never again will i stay at Howard Johnson
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Hector

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes we like the bed is comfortable . Something I didn't like is noisy doors. al lot noise in parking and the people in he office not friendly at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is very similar to a rundown motel.

Lets start with pros. The front people were really nice but thats all. The property is run down, and dirty. No one came in and cleaned or change towels. The floors were so dirty that my socks were black after few min walking on it. The area is kinda sketchy. We did found a cockroach in our room. And the walls are thin. You can hear everything thats going on in the room next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very dirty and there were people knocking at our door in the middle of the night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Habitación muy cómoda.

Me quedé en éste hotel porque estaba muy cerca del Cal Coast Open Air (donde iba a un concierto). El hotel es sencillo pero el servicio fue excelente, muy amable la persona que nos hizo el check in. Y la habitación muy cómoda.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SDSU convenient

Just a one night stay before touring SDSU. Location great, clean and comfortable! Perfect for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hotel muy viejo que huele muy mal la alfombra esta muy sucia no vuelvo a quedarme otra noche.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The floor/carpet were dirty to the extent that you will get black marks on your feet when you walked bare foot on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay

Stay was great. Will recommend to family & friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast, the door card did not work change it like 3 times, the front desk staff were not friendly, the wifi password did not work, the room smell awful if you need more come and book LOL… you’ll find more negative things.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and chill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Adrienne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a “no smoke” room but my room reaked of old stale cigarettes and dirt . I walked around for a little with my shoes off and my socks looked like mud from how dirty the floors were . I attempted to take a shower and the water did not drain. Even when I woke up the next morning the water still hadn’t drained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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