Howard Johnson East Syracuse

We stayed in the back building, where our clean room had a microwave and a small fridge. The hotel has just been renovated, so the carpets, showers, fixtures, and everything else felt new. The bed was comfortable, and the price was very reasonable. You get the basic amenities you'd expect at this price: small, basic towels, no pens on the desk, and no hair dryer. Clean and comfortable at a fair price matter more to me. The location is handy for Route 90.

Good value for the price. The room was very clean, including the bathroom, where all the tiles were intact. The air conditioner worked well, which was a nice surprise, and the bed and pillows were acceptable. The desk staff were pleasant when I arrived 20 minutes after the time I'd said I would.

The outside isn't much to look at, but the remodeled room was a pleasant surprise: very clean, with a comfortable bed. I was charged $10 to check in before 3 p.m., and they placed a $50 hold on my credit card until checkout. I've stayed at many hotels and hadn't run into that before. Still, the price is right!

The rooms have been updated and were clean and quiet. The bed was firm, and I got a great night's sleep. The exterior could use some care, but this felt like an upgrade from the Red Roof Inn. Dogs cost an extra $20. Decent budget accommodations.