Name: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Historic Lake Charles
Address: 825 Broad Street, Lake Charles Historic District, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, Lake Charles, Louisiana, US
Price range: $70–$87 per night
Rating: 7.62

What guests think

At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Historic Lake Charles, reviews describe a budget-friendly stopover with very mixed experiences, where some guests found solid value while others encountered drawbacks that affected comfort and convenience, leading to a wide range of satisfaction levels.

Cleanliness feedback is split, with several clean, quiet stays contrasted by reports of roaches, odors, and leftover trash or hair. Service is often friendly and accommodating, but some guests faced unwelcoming interactions, confusion over deposits or prepaid bookings, and weak follow-through on issues. Rooms feel older with variable AC performance and occasional maintenance concerns, while the location is generally convenient to downtown; breakfast is a minimal grab-and-go. Expect a no-frills, low-cost stay with uneven quality.

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Facilities

Facilities appear basic; feedback on the pool is mixed, with one guest praising it as clean and another reporting an unexpected closure.

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Kendra

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman wasn’t gonna rent us the room after it was paid fully through the app i had to doordash the deposit that it says nothing about then she closed the pool and didn’t reopen it in the morning told me i had an hour till check out i had no time to swim and that was why i chose this location and it advertises breakfast you get granola bars and juice or coffee very disappointing

8

Stacy

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was clean and refreshing. Room had cold AC and was clean. I will use again.

10

Evaristo Anthony

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great price for what I was looking for. It was quite, easy to get to, easy parking and very close to all I needed. Thanks...

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests report clean rooms and quiet properties, while many others mention roaches or ants, lingering odors, leftover trash or hair, and dirty bathrooms or carpets.

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Jumaria A.

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is extremely out dated. The bathroom has mold in the ceiling, the tub looked like a mat had been ripped up, there was hair in the tub and it didn’t look clean. I laid down a towel in the tub to not step on the tub bottom. The sink was dirty in the bathtub was dirty. The furniture in the room is old and worn badly. The room also had an Oder to it. I do not recommend at all. Luckily for us we only needed a place to rest for the night and for the price…. You get what you pay for. It was so bad I brought my own towels in the room.

2

Robert

May 18, 2023

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The room was filthy and the bathroom was even worse. Dirty floor, dirt on walls and visible scum in the bath/shower.

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David

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches in the room. It was absolutely disgusting. Terrible experience

6

Steven

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

grab n go brkfst, snack bar coffee/juice, leftover food in frig, trash in wastebasket.

2

Terrillesia

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property rooms are not well cleaned, there was hair in shower. Ants crawling on the wall. Previous guest items were still in the room. Carpet has not been cleaned or vacuumed.

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Joshua

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel should not be opened, and it needs to be removed from hotels.com website. Cockroaches, unsanitary, dirty and just gross.

8

Claudia

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night while traveling from Houston to New Orleans. The property itself was very clean, both inside and outside, which made our stay comfortable. The only downside was the front desk customer service, which could have been more welcoming. Overall, it was fine for a short stop.

4

Ree

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were a few small roaches. The carpets were filthy. Wall sockets were dusty/ dirty.

6

Vanissa

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

When we checked into the room there was trash left in the sink and food left in the fridge.

10

Jose

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is clean, quiet and very affordable. Everything in the room works, the TV has a lot of channels.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally older and basic, with recurring comments about dated fixtures, odors, variable AC performance, and minor maintenance issues; others note renovated or comfortable interiors, quiet stays, and strong cooling.

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Gloria

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner was having trouble cooling. It was a bit on the warm side for me. The room was clean and cute. The property manager was friendly. I would stay there again. We stayed one night on our way to Florida and needed a place to sleep. The price is reasonable. No connecting room, which was something we needed. Overall, it’s good.

8

Colleen

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We’ve stayed here a few times. The property definitely needs some updating. The sink was cracked and multiple issues with walls with botched fixes. But we didn’t care we just needed a place to sleep and shower for our stay.

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Jaclyn

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the counter was nice. She checked us and quickly. Upon getting into our room we found roaches and a bee. The whole room needed an upgrade fixtures were falling internet didn't work very good. Well we got what we paid for.

10

Kim Renee

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at this Howard Johnson hotel was spectacular, so friendly and helpful they made our stay absolutely delightful. The room was clean comfortable and newly renovated, beds were great, slept well. They get five stars from us!

6

Lana

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great, rooms are a little outdated

8

Tracy

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very polite and helpful. The room was nice and cool😍. The stay was very comfortable and would definitely stay again.

10

Tabitha

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled amazing. I’d love to know what they clean with. Bed comfy. Ac worked so well even in LA heat I could’ve used another blanket because my husband froze me out lol

6

Cindy

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is old, yet clean. Little dingy. AC didn't function to it's capacity so it was discomforting. Even though we were only there for 6 hours (arrived at 5am and checked out by 11am), we managed to rest. Staff were nice.

6

Paula

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property showed its age. Ac was off so room was stuffy and had an odor. Amenities were sparing. Definitely worth spending more money elsewhere

10

eric

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Surprisingly modern and comfortable interior. Pleasant staff.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, though some guests encountered unwelcoming front-desk behavior, confusion over deposits or prepaid bookings, and poor follow-through on problems.

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Daryl

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The front desk was very accommodating. There is no coffee pot in the room and breakfast doesn't start until 7am so I missed out due to having to leave to go to work. I chose the hotel based off of the price plus the fact they served breakfast. The staff more than made up for my disappointment in hospitality.

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Deanna

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check is for me was difficult from my own doing , but my check out was displeasing as I was accuse of stealing a blanket and they kept my deposit over it I never even slept more than 2 he's in this room how the hell did I take a blanket I new nothing about

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maria

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine but it looks better in pictures. Also the receptionist, did not know it was prepaid. I was was asked for cc, until I pointed out.

10

Kristopher

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & quiet property. Super friendly staff. Would definitely stay again

8

Rose

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice to find an affordable room for one night on short notice through the app. It was also nice to have the reservation correct and available upon arrival. While checking out just before 11am it was nice to have complimentary coffee since the room price includes a continental breakfast but, apparently, not after 10am. Approximately 8 hours after check out, the realization that an item had been left behind generated a phone call. The manager seemed quite ambivalent stating that the item had likely been recycled. What?!?! That response was not only shocking, it is also unacceptable. We shall see if this manager has any idea how to manage his housekeeping staff or how to provide good customer service.

10

James

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was polite & heipful. Room was acceptable. Roomy and clean.

8

Claudia

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night while traveling from Houston to New Orleans. The property itself was very clean, both inside and outside, which made our stay comfortable. The only downside was the front desk customer service, which could have been more welcoming. Overall, it was fine for a short stop.

2

Mary

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to cancel my stay due to sudden medical emergency. My son called but were told to call the third party vendor Expedia. Unable to reach them.

10

John

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great check in experience, very nice lady and was able to change me to a downstairs per request. Very quiet and great, friendly staff.

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Candace

Feb 3, 2023

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I didn’t like any of it the lady at the front desk was rude at check out i will not stay there again.

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Location

Generally convenient to downtown, restaurants, and venues, with several noting easy access and a safe feel; one review disagreed.

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Andrew

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value motel well situated near bars restaurants and music venues. It is good value but remember this is a motel not a luxury hotel

10

Don

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to downtown Lake Charles. Property has been nicely renovated since the 2020 hurricanes. No frills, but for the price it is a good choice for an overnight stay!

2

Osman

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not a good location

8

KARINA

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Need it a rest on a road trip and all nice hotels were booked so I had to look for other options. The hotel is located in a historical neighborhood very close to the street shopping. Safe area and the hotel room was very clean and smell clean. The furniture seemed new. Very safe location to travel with family or by yourself. The only thing is that breakfast is NOT provided eventhough it says so when you are booking. Close to the convention center and downtown area.

10

Evaristo Anthony

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great price for what I was looking for. It was quite, easy to get to, easy parking and very close to all I needed. Thanks...

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited or absent, typically coffee, juice, and packaged items (e.g., granola bars or small muffins), with timing around 7am and occasional equipment issues; many were disappointed compared with listings.

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Morgan

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was disgusting to say the least. There was trash in the bathroom garbage, hair in the shower, toenail clippings on the carpet, something shives in the door peephole, kids found beads by the bed on the floor- if it wasnt late and I had kids falling asleep I would have left. We didnt shower or walk barefoot anywhere in the room. No wifi or breakfast as stated. Broken juice machine and a pot of coffee was all that was 'offered'. The perk was that the a.c. worked atleast and we had our own pillows and blankets as i didnt trust much to be clean after what we saw. I knew it was an inexpensive hotel but expected more from any hotel by wyndam.

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Holly

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is what it is for the price point. Room was clean. I reserved a king bed, but they put us in a double and was charged the same price as king room. Don't expect much for the "breakfast". It was a couple of muffins cut up into quarters.

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Kendra

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman wasn’t gonna rent us the room after it was paid fully through the app i had to doordash the deposit that it says nothing about then she closed the pool and didn’t reopen it in the morning told me i had an hour till check out i had no time to swim and that was why i chose this location and it advertises breakfast you get granola bars and juice or coffee very disappointing

10

Daryl

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The front desk was very accommodating. There is no coffee pot in the room and breakfast doesn't start until 7am so I missed out due to having to leave to go to work. I chose the hotel based off of the price plus the fact they served breakfast. The staff more than made up for my disappointment in hospitality.

6

Steven

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

grab n go brkfst, snack bar coffee/juice, leftover food in frig, trash in wastebasket.

8

Rose

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice to find an affordable room for one night on short notice through the app. It was also nice to have the reservation correct and available upon arrival. While checking out just before 11am it was nice to have complimentary coffee since the room price includes a continental breakfast but, apparently, not after 10am. Approximately 8 hours after check out, the realization that an item had been left behind generated a phone call. The manager seemed quite ambivalent stating that the item had likely been recycled. What?!?! That response was not only shocking, it is also unacceptable. We shall see if this manager has any idea how to manage his housekeeping staff or how to provide good customer service.

2

Patricia

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I am not sure why Orbitz would have people give this place a 4 or 5 star. This place was dirty, nasty and smelly. There were holes in the walls, tiles were missing, microwave was dirty and so was the fridge. I would not recommend anyone to stay there. Oh, they do not have breakfast the way their website shows.

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Angela

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was basically none and it keep it cool

4

Larry

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled musty continental breakfast is granola bar and coffee carpets felt damp would be my last resort

8

KARINA

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Need it a rest on a road trip and all nice hotels were booked so I had to look for other options. The hotel is located in a historical neighborhood very close to the street shopping. Safe area and the hotel room was very clean and smell clean. The furniture seemed new. Very safe location to travel with family or by yourself. The only thing is that breakfast is NOT provided eventhough it says so when you are booking. Close to the convention center and downtown area.

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Month	Average price
January	$57
February	$59
March	$62
April	$62
May	$65
June	$69
July	$69
August	$70
September	$59
October	$57
November	$58
December	$57

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $86	18 $87	19 $87
20 $70	21 $75	22 $75	23 $75	24 $75	25 $79	26 $79
27 $75	28 $75	29 $75	30 $75

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $75	2 $79	3 $79
4 $71	5 $75	6 $75	7 $75	8 $75	9 $79	10 $72
11 $75	12 $75	13 $75	14 $75	15 $75	16 $79	17 $79
18 $71	19 $79	20 $79	21 $79	22 $79	23 $87	24 $87
25 $79	26 $79	27 $79	28 $79	29 $75	30 $79	31 $79

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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