I booked at HoJo's because I was able to get a rate under 80$ per night for a 5 night stay through Agoda. That is only slightly higher than the semi-nasty 1 and 2 star hotels (some I have reviewed here on Google) I have been forced to book for my work trips. HoJos is leaps and bounds better than those other hotels that are only slightly cheaper. Howard Johnson by Wyndam is located a stones throw away from Newark Airport. Planes constantly pass low over the hotel to land. I'd say every 2 minutes. I never made it from my car to the front entrance without seeing one go over. Once inside, I was suprised how little I heard them considering how close they are. The Crown Inn motel as a comparison is much much louder than this hotel. Check out my review. The hotel is clean, quiet and kid friendly. There is a convenience store downstairs. The week I stayed his hours were listed as 9-4 but I saw him there after 5 some nights. He has all the essentials. Candy, tv dinners, frozen treats, toiletries, hygiene products. I was particularly impressed that he only stocks the store with frozen products that fit in the small, room sized microwaves. Likewise all the frozen goods fit in the small freezer section in your room fridge. I know this may seem minor but nothing is more frusterating than buying popcorn to pop and the microwave is too small for it to spin. If you lose your bag at the airport he has enough to get you by down to underwear and socks. The restaurant and gym were both closed the week I stayed. Private, secure, level free parking was available. Be sure to turn your radio down and really listening to the GPS when you are getting close to the hotel. It is easy to miss a turn and if you do your GPS will go from 1 min to 16 minutes. Once you know how to get in and out it is actually pretty smooth.