Howard Johnson by Wyndham Allentown Dorney Hotel & Suites

I have stayed at Howard Johnson before and had much better service. The price and location is convenient because my partner works nearby. My experience this time was a bad one. The man checking me in at the desk was rude. I was trying to explain to home that I’ve been there plenty of time and never had to put a $100 deposit down. Even a week ago I was here and my deposit was $50. But he wouldn’t even give me a chance to speak. He just was very dismissive. Even when it was time to pay. He says “Give me you card and ID”. It was his tone that bothered me. But I hand him my debit card and he looks at it and then asked me if I’m going to pay cash for the room or the $100 deposit. I told him I don’t have cash and he finally swipes the card. Even when putting the paper for me to sign was an issue

We stayed here because it was practically across the street from Dorney Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was fine, an average hotel room. The only thing I was was a bit updated and need more cleaning and fresh paint was the pool/jacuzzi area. When swimming I noticed a bunch of people etched there name all along the entire pool wall which appeared to be some type of film that reminded me of soap scum. Needless to say I was a bit grossed out and got out. There was also no pool towels on the shelf designated for them. Other than that my shirt stay was fine.

Positive: The room was clean and comfortable. Negative: Breakfast was mediocre, not much that was appetizing. No one except the desk clerk had responsibility for breakfast. At times in my 3 day stay, coffee, juice, jam, oatmeal, fruit ran out. No real half and half. No pastries. Bad enough to stay elsewhere.

I stayed here for about 2 weeks when family was in the hospital and I can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for super fancy, this may not be your choice. However, if you're looking for a great location near the hospital or Dorney Park, this is the place. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and quiet. Everything you could need is either a quick walk or drive away. It's the only hotel I've stayed in in the area where you can't hear noise from neighboring rooms or the traffic outside.

TO ANYONE PLANNING TO STAY HERE WITH THEIR FAMILY/KIDS, PLEASE DO NOT. I hear that many people go to this hotel as a last minute stay because of how close it is to Dorney park, please, I'm 21, and it's not safe. It's unfortunate that I even have to write this review because the man working the counter was so polite, however that doesn't make up for the hotel itself. My girlfriend and I planned a trip to go visit her hometown, rather last minute, and settled on this place because it's close to it. Mind you, a 6 night stay. Prepaid. All of their pictures are from many, many years ago. The second you walk in a wave of fresh piss and mold hits your nose. " Whatever, maybe they haven't cleaned yet ", but no. The pool is a sad puddle that leaves your skin itchy, the hot tub is never available, t