Had a chance to stay there late October- the rooms were clean, spacious and the staff were courteous and somewhat helpful. While not located in downtown Portland, it is pretty close and is close to the freeway entrances. The pre-made written instructions they gave for different destinations (lighthouses, restaurants, etc.) were somewhat confusing and the map they give lacks detail.... more

We stayed 2 nights at the Portland Howard Johnson and we enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again. The room was clean and quiet and had all the necessary amenities (hair dryer, iron, etc.). Breakfast was not included but they gave you a coupon for %15 off at Friendlys, next door. It has an indoor pool (and a... more

We stayed here for a night on our way on a road trip from Maine to NJ. We chose this hotel based on trip advisor reviews and proximity to airport. It was less then a 10 minute drive from the airport. The front desk staff were all very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Check in and out was quick and easy.... more

We needed to stay somewhere just for a night to save on travel time. We were quite impressed, as I had stayed in Howard JOhnson's when I was little and remembered them as being pretty average. From the nice lobby to the call assuring that everything was ok in the evening, we were pleasantly surprised. Great service, Great hotel, very... more

We cashed in some travel points so the room was free. That said, the front desk staff were very friendly and knew the area well. The room was decent but the bed linens looked a little worn and felt a bit rough. The bathroom was clean and the shower had good water pressure. Breakfast at the adjoining Friendlys restaurant was... more

The hotel is definitely older and dated. Our room was large. The furnishing was older, but the room was clean and the staff responsive. We got our roll away cot quickly even though we arrived late in the evening. Hotel was quiet even though it is on a main road near the more industrial part of town. It was convenient... more

I had booked this hotel based on the reviews on Trip Advisor. My husband and I were looking for basically a base to do our sightseeing of Portland and Freeport. This was affordable and pet friendly, two definites for both of us. The hotel was right off the I-90, which made it convenient for us to get around Maine. The... more

I am currently touring Maine and north east Canada, and stopped in the Howard Johnson Plaza hotel in Portland Maine for two nights. The hotel is conveniently located on the I-95, and close to routes 25 and 302 that take you to the center of the city. My room had two beds and was large and spacious. The hotel and... more

This was a last minute trip and this hotel was the cheapest and available for labor day wknd but it turned out to be nice. Nothing fancy but clean and that's a plus. Our room seemed to be updated, our families wasn't really, we actually had a fridge and microwave inside room, flat screen tv, it was good (room#317). It's... more