Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront

Do not let the vibe when you first arrive scare you away. It is an old hotel on the beach, like all of the old hotels on the beach beside it for the entire stretch of the boardwalk! I walked past the pool and the bar and discovered with dismay that my room was right in the main thoroughfare. I was scared it would be loud. I saw that it was old and was afraid it would be dirty. It was neither! It was quiet as can be both nights, and we all slept very comfortably in our room!! Our room was on the first floor with sliding doors that open out directly onto the boardwalk. We could literally walk out of our room (and climb over a little 2ft wall) and be at the beach. This was extremely convenient, and also beautiful!! The rooms were IMMACULATE. So clean. I love that the floors are hard and not carpet, since it is a beach hotel. I did not see even one insect the entire time, which is unheard of at or below sea level in Maryland, and definitely in a hotel full of families and their food! The staff was the most attentive I've ever experienced at a hotel. Text messages checking up on us, fresh towels with just a text. Our AC stopped working and someone came within 3 minutes and adjusted it and it worked fine. My reason for only 3 stars on the room is that the bathroom was just very old. It looks dirty, though I think it is just in need of updates/refinishing. Also, the phone doesn't work, and the #1 thing is that there is only a deadbolt on the sliding door. No second lock, no bar. Being that open to all who pass by was a little disconcerning to me, though the vibe is very friendly and safe and wholesome. I think HJ should add another lock.

First and foremost, THE VIEW, Absolutely Beautiful! I loved watching the sunrise every morning. Next is the staff, amazingly friendly and go out of their way to make sure ur stay is perfect!! Last, the rooms, CLEAN AND COMFY, just like home! Oh and the few steps away from the beach…..WOWZA! literally couldn’t ask for anything better ! Thank you all for such an amazing stay! We will be back!

Absolutely amazing stay! The room was incredibly clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, though the pull out sofa definitely left something to be desired, as pull outs often do. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The outdoor pool was nice, though we weren't able to use it much since it was chilly, especially for June. The other outside areas were kept clean and relatively up to date. It was pretty quiet in and outside of the room as well.