Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Waukegan, within a 15-minute drive of Naval Base Great Lakes and Lake Michigan. It is approximately 5.4 miles from Six Flags Great America and 2.1 miles from The Temporary by American Place.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 10 per night, and advance request or confirmation may be required.

Howard Johnson Waukegan Great Lakes Hotel

Average nightly price at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$79
February	$80
March	$80
April	$83
May	$83
June	$89
July	$110
August	$97
September	$93
October	$94
November	$88
December	$83

What guests think

At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes, reviewers frequently praise the friendly staff, generally clean rooms, and convenient access to the Great Lakes Naval Station, while noting the building feels older and some areas show wear.

Breakfast is minimal, typically packaged muffins, yogurt, coffee, and juice, and several guests struggled with parking when the adjacent DMV is busy. Rooms are basic with small bathrooms and thin walls, and some reports mention maintenance hiccups like TVs, lights, or water pressure. Overall, expect a simple, budget-friendly stay focused on location and service rather than amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. There is no elevator, the gym has been closed or unavailable, and parking can be limited due to the shared lot with the DMV.

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yamin

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was only coffee and muffins No elevator. Only stairs

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Yvet

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is okay but no elevator. I have a heavy luggage and they gave me a room on the 2nd floor it was so hard by the stairs. I just like the location coz it’s like 14 mins away from the graduation ceremony

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William

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the convenience of this property to the location of Great lakes Naval base. I did not like that it is shared with a DMV. Parking was horrible when the DMV was open

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Cheryl

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in need of updating. The rooms are small and in need of painting. I had issues with the WiFi, they reset the router and it was better. There were no blankets in the room, the end cover was a piece of a bedspread there for show. The hotel is next to a DMV which made parking limited on my arrival.

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Ca

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is right next to the DMV and that bring noise, people and traffic that make the stay feel unsafe and not enjoyable

8

Norberto

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located near Great Lakes Naval Station for my son’s PIR last 4/3/25. Key is to travel light as the inn has no lifts.

6

Deserie

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property states they had a fitness center. Nope was told oh no it’s under construction! Room was only cleaned once in the 3 nights we were there.

8

Jennifer

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Parking was a nightmare.

10

Becky

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The only issue we had was parking. During the week, the hotel shares parking with the DMV, so we had a hard time finding a parking spot

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Joseph

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel looks dated, but it was clean. Definitely convenient to the Navy RTC. Parking is free and always available. Gym was closed at the time we stayed there. Breakfast consisted of coffee, tea, yogurt and prepackaged muffins, so you need to go out to get more substantial food. Not much in the immediate area. Restaurants are a few miles away.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, though common areas like hall carpets often appear worn or dirty. A few reports cited odors or pests and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Angela

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quarter roll of toilet paper. Small roaches in the bath room

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Monica

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Carpet dirty in halls. Light wasn’t working in room, phone wasn’t working. Stains in different areas, remote was broke

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Rosalind

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed for 3 nights from 8/14-8/17/24. My son graduated from The Navy Boot Camp. I liked that it was minutes away from the ceremony. Also minutes away from stores a places to eat. The staff was very nice and friendly. The hallway carpet was dirty, but the rooms were very clean. I will recommend this facility for a brief stay in Great Lakes, Illinois.

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Carlos

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking in front was inconvenient during DMV hours. A lot of noise could be heard from people in hallways going in and out of rooms or just talking. Overall, room was clean, house keeping was phenomenal, and staff was welcoming, polite, and professional.

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Melissa

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the room we stayed in was pretty clean and updated the common areas, foyer, hallways, etc seemed very old and outdated. There was a distinct dirty carpet smell throughout I'm sure due to the fact that the carpet was very dirty looking and widely stained. We arrived after a long car ride close to 10pm at night to be told that our reservation (made through Expedia) wasn't in their system. This problem took 30 minutes to solve while we tiredly waited holding our bags. Overall, not super satisfied. The only redeeming thing was the room was decent for the price.

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Raul

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was not what I expected. What is advertised online compared to what you get when you show up are two totally different sights. As soon as you walk in it smells like cigarettes and marijuana smell. The hallway was dirty and the room itself was just terrible. I had to go to Target to get disinfectant wipes and sprays to clean the restroom. Who ever does your house cleaning needs to do a better job at it. The toilet was really dirty with hairs and all. Not a good experience at all. Tried to get a different room but unfortunately all the rooms were already booked. I will not recommend this place to my family. I expected a lot more from the Howard Johnson brand.

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Barbara

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was nice. Room was clean enough. Hall carpet was disgusting and definitely needs replaced. The DMV is in same parking lot. So lots of commotion from that during the day. Limited parking.

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Maxime

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, but strong cleaning product smell when entering. Smell went away after opening the windows for some time.

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Nicole

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel

10

Javier

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean

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Rooms

Rooms are simple with some updates, but bathrooms are small and walls can be thin, leading to noise. Occasional issues reported with TVs, lighting, fridges, or water pressure; bed sizes and comfort vary.

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Kristin

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice and convenient stay, close to navy base for graduation. The rooms were really clean, found a few hairs on my pillow. Other than that it was good. Mattress was comfy and there was enough space for 3 of us. Bathroom sink was leaky and could use an update but if you’re looking for convenience and good pricing, this is for you.

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Zoraida

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall it was good. I was told I had a king bed but it was a queen. The noise around 2am everyday was a bit much in the hallways. The staff was courteous and attentive .

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Jenna

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved how close this was to the military base! The staff was super friendly and our room was clean. The only parts I didn’t like were the fact that our refrigerator didn’t work at first (maintenance came and fixed it later that day) and the toilet didn’t work well. Overall great stay!

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Francis Martin Garguilo

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: Place was very clean and staff was friendly. Cons: walls and doors are thin, can be noisy with people in hall or adjacent rooms. Toilet tank took an hour to refill. However good place to stay for boot camp graduation, which is what i was there for, close to base.

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Donald

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

1) The seating surfaces of the cloth furniture in the front lobby were badly stained and off-putting. 2) The toilet bowl in my room was completely detached from the floor (i.e., caulk seal was completely broken), so it rocked when sat upon. 3) Other than these two observations, I had a satisfactory stay. 4) My bed was clean and comfortable, and the a/c worked well.

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Reesheda

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a good stay but the bathroom is small, the tv seem to work the best at night. During the day most of the channels didn’t work but because we wasn’t in the room during the day most of our trip it wasn’t a big deal for us.

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Christian

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the hotel was ok. Room had automatic light and would turn on randomly durning the night waking me up.

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Darrel

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Definitely an older property but the friendliness of the staff and the support to the new Navy sailors was top notch. Beds are definitely smaller than a queen but it was cold enough to enjoy a snuggle with the wife. Distance to and from the Navy graduation was perfect.

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Arlene

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for my son’s Navy Graduation and it’s 5 minutes away from post. Small hotel and old but has been renovated. Still needs some attention like bathrooms are super tiny and our bathroom door didn’t closed properly. Beds are full size and springs. It has fridge and microwave. A/C worked great. Breakfast is just coffee, juice and some snacks. You can hear all kinds of noise, since it’s close to the road. The room was cleaned daily. Only complaint was the last night the entire hallway smelled like cigarettes, super strong. Like someone was smoking inside. Check out was smooth and service was great.

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David

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was a little older and outdated. The shower and the bathroom are small.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with many mentions of friendly, helpful staff and smooth check-in. A few guests noted rudeness, key issues, or reservation hiccups.

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Crackn

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was helpful, room was cleaned every day with towels bed made they even hung up my clothes.

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Lisa

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was superb! Friendly and polite 😊

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george

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived early but they still accommodated me with an early check in.

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Valerie

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, clean rooms.Easy check in and out process.

10

Genesis

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super friendly staff and great service good recommendations to eat and help with transportation great stay !!!

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Samantha

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was so accommodating! Loved our stay!

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Manni

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

On day 2 our key wouldn’t work. We had to change keys 3 times. On day of check out the front desk lady was pretty rude. The beds were hard as a rock. Sheets were itchy. The hotel lied about shuttle service- it’s a taxi company not affiliated with the hotel.

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Melissa

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the room we stayed in was pretty clean and updated the common areas, foyer, hallways, etc seemed very old and outdated. There was a distinct dirty carpet smell throughout I'm sure due to the fact that the carpet was very dirty looking and widely stained. We arrived after a long car ride close to 10pm at night to be told that our reservation (made through Expedia) wasn't in their system. This problem took 30 minutes to solve while we tiredly waited holding our bags. Overall, not super satisfied. The only redeeming thing was the room was decent for the price.

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Rina

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ilove the location and the area , the only thing i hate about it , they supposed to clean the room for the sexond day and night we stayed but we beg for it to clean … the lady that was working was not helpful at all the reception…i dont know her name but the other one was helpful the one we checked in with

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Lisa

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very nice and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.

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Location

Very convenient for Great Lakes Naval Station and driving to graduation, with restaurants and shops a short drive away. Some guests disliked the DMV next door and reported congestion or occasional safety concerns.

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Amy

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a good hotel. Good price. The room was nice. Nothing fancy. Perfect for what we needed. Navy base was close by. It was easy to get everywhere. I would stay here again.

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Jose

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

WAS THERE FOR NAVY GRADUATION CEREMONY. WAS CLOSE TO BASE AND JUST WORKED OUT GREAT

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Isabel

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly staff, easy access to area for Naval Graduation. Lots of places to eat and shop.

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William

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the convenience of this property to the location of Great lakes Naval base. I did not like that it is shared with a DMV. Parking was horrible when the DMV was open

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DOUNGDOW

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is good, very close to the Naval Station. They provide a shuttle bus in the morning on graduation day. There are many restaurants nearby. The staff are polite. The receptions are friendly, respectful, and very helpful with recommendations. The hotel feels safe, and I would definitely stay here again if I have the chance.

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Ca

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is right next to the DMV and that bring noise, people and traffic that make the stay feel unsafe and not enjoyable

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Christopher

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Love my entire stay. It was minutes from the navy base and 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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Alejandro

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located, clean, near restaurants

10

Ashley

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great close to the navy base about 10 mins

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Kristin Gayle

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is over priced but they know if you want to be close to the base, you'll pay. The hotel is quite outdated and it didn't feel safe outside at night. The parking lot is a nightmare as well as the way you enter and leave. It was close to the base so that was nice.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited—usually packaged muffins, yogurt, coffee, and juice—and often not considered a full meal. Several guests opted for nearby restaurants instead.

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Michelle Ryan

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only muffins and store bought doing nuts, juice and coffee. Not a real continental breakfast. Hallway carpets are gross but otherwise was clean and acceptable for the price. Staff was great!

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Margaret

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is an old hotel but it was very clean. The cleaning staff was spit on & polite. Negative breakfast is not good. No eggs, bacon or waffles. Just Yogurt & muffins. The tv kept going in and out. Sometimes black screen. We were there for Naval Station graduation ceremony.

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yamin

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was only coffee and muffins No elevator. Only stairs

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william

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. No elevator. Outdated. Breakfast was really just a snack with coffee as the only beverage.

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Madeline

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very nice. The restaurant in the parking lot was delicious. The rooms were exactly like the pictures, clean, quiet, it was overall very nice.

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Joe

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was affordable and accommodating. The TV services were pretty good and the discount at the on-site restaurant was very nice.

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Gissele

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just they need to change the breakfast menu.

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LaTonya

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I did like our double bed-room but the bathtub was very narrow, even for a shower. My daughter in law got a single bed room and she had a nice walk in shower. People talking in the hallway echoed loudly early in the morning. No elevator but I knew that when I booked the room. Staff very friendly! The restaurant next door had really good food. Not far from the Base for Navy graduation.

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Adrienne

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was inexpensive and clean. Staff was friendly. My only issue was the breakfast; only juice, coffee, and packaged muffins were set out. That does not consistute a breakfast. We went to the store and brought back food to make a real meal in the room microwaves. Aside from that, we had a good experience.

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Joseph

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel looks dated, but it was clean. Definitely convenient to the Navy RTC. Parking is free and always available. Gym was closed at the time we stayed there. Breakfast consisted of coffee, tea, yogurt and prepackaged muffins, so you need to go out to get more substantial food. Not much in the immediate area. Restaurants are a few miles away.

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