Howard Johnson By Wyndham Allentown/Dorney Hotel & Suites, Allentown
About the Hotel
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Allentown/Dorney Hotel & Suites is ideally located across the street from Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, making it a convenient choice for families. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast and is situated just off Interstate 78, offering easy access to major attractions. Guests can enjoy modern amenities alongside essential safety features such as smoke detectors and security systems. The property is popular among travelers for its mix of leisure activities and business facilities.
Location
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Allentown/Dorney is located within walking distance of retail shopping and is near major local attractions like Dorney Park, making it a strategic choice for leisure travelers. The hotel is also close to Lehigh Valley Hospital for visitors to patients. Lehigh Valley International Airport is just a short drive away, providing easy access for those traveling by air.
Rooms
Every classic room at the Howard Johnson Allentown hotel is equipped with essentials such as microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers for guest convenience. Private bathrooms come with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms feature additional seating areas, while others include amenities like hot tubs and air conditioning. The hotel also provides laundry facilities for extended stays.
Eat & Drink
Guests can energize their mornings with a complimentary Rise and Dine continental breakfast, which includes light breakfast items and beverages like coffee and juice. Dining opportunities are enhanced by the close proximity of choices such as Youells Oyster House, located just a mile away. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk to assist with recommendations for local dining.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features recreational amenities including an indoor pool, hot tub, and a spa tub for relaxation after a busy day. Business travelers can make use of convenient services such as express check-in and free WiFi throughout the property. Leisure activities in the vicinity include golf at Bethlehem Golf Club and exploration of nearby Cedar Creek Park.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Elevator
- Vending machines
Services
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel had some pros like a convenient location close to Cedar Crest College and being around everything. However, the rooms had paper-thin walls, huge cracks in the doors, and some were missing remotes. The dining was average with limited options for food availability.
The hotel had some drawbacks like a room that felt very humid and a flooded toilet upon return from the pool, but the service was welcoming and helpful. The location was convenient for food and shopping, and the dining experience left much to be desired with unfrozen waffles and limited availability. The facilities were decent overall.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of pros and cons. The rooms, although clean, were filled with very loud and noisy people and appeared run down, needing renovations long ago. Despite the need for repairs to the baseboards, walls, and bathroom doors, the price was fair. The service was friendly but lacking cleanliness, with stains and even blood splatters on furniture. The location was convenient for various activities and amenities in Allentown, although cleanliness issues were noted. The dining experience was underwhelming with noise disturbances late at night. The facilities were adequate, but improvements could enhance the value for money.