Does Howard Johnson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Howard Johnson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Howard Johnson. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Howard Johnson?

48% of Howard Johnson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Howard Johnson 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howard Johnson?

Front Desk Agent (18) , Front Desk Receptionist (9) , Housekeeper (8) , Recepcionista (6) , Front Desk (4) , Front Desk Associate (4) , Front Desk Clerk (3) , Housekeeping (3) , Manager (3) , Atencíon Al Cliente (2) , Dishwasher (2) , Ejecutivo De Ventas (2) , Mantenimiento (2) , Night Auditor (2) , Night Auditor/Front Desk Agent (2)

What are the pros of working at Howard Johnson according to real employee reviews?

"nice people" ((in 9 reviews)); "There were many good things about this job: the manager was the best i've ever had the privilege to work under and learn from, the staff felt like family, and treated each other as such." ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and consistent days off" ((in 3 reviews)); "Friendly staff and most of the regular customers are great" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Howard Johnson according to real employee reviews?

"Long working hours and poor management" ((in 6 reviews)); "pay is low compare to others within the industry" ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours and hard work." ((in 3 reviews)); "No salary, commission based only." ((in 3 reviews)); "No benefits exploiting owner doesn’t pay" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Howard Johnson locations?

Kamloops , Lindsay , Edmonton , Lethbridge , Calgary , Enderby , Victoria , Toronto , Winnipeg , Kingston , Woodstock , Nanaimo

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Howard Johnson

Part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Howard Johnson Reviews

3.6

48% would recommend to a friend

(114 total reviews)

Mary K. Mahoney

73% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Culture and values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Compensation and benefits

Howard Johnson has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 114 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Howard Johnson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotel and travel accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

114 reviews

3.0

Sep 4, 2025

Decent Job for getting by

Housekeeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The hours were flexible, however there was no guarantee you would get 40 hours a week.

Cons

The work was hard, and a lot was demanded of you. 20-25 rooms per day as needed.

3.0

Aug 5, 2025

review

Front desk receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

flexible in working hours for part time

Cons

lower rate in salary range

5.0

May 29, 2025

Excellent front desk oppurtunity

Front desk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

customer interaction, transferable skills, dynamic work environment, and hotel perks.

Cons

stressful situations, odd hours, and limited downtime.

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Jobs at Howard Johnson

Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor