HOWARD JOHNSON BY WYNDHAM MODESTO CERES, Ceres – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Modesto Ceres offers 51 air-conditioned rooms accessible via exterior corridors. Each room includes a refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen TV, and coffee/tea maker. Free Wi-Fi and complimentary newspapers are provided. Room types include double rooms with 1 or 2 beds and suites with private bathrooms featuring bath or shower options.
Dining & Breakfast
A free light breakfast is served daily with coffee, tea, and juice. Coffee and tea are available in the common area throughout the day. The hotel does not have onsite restaurants, but is near local dining options including Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean.
Recreation & Activities
The hotel features a year-round outdoor pool and patio area. For family entertainment, Boomers Park is less than 10 miles away with go-karts, arcade games, and amusement rides. Nearby activities include wine tasting at Delicato Family Vineyards, golf at Creekside Golf Course or Modesto Municipal Golf Course, and hiking at San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge.
Location & Transportation
Located in Ceres, California, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from Modesto Municipal Golf Course and Tuolumne River. It is close to E and J Gallo Winery and Gallo Center for the Arts. Shopping options include McHenry Village boutiques and Vintage Fair Mall. The hotel offers complimentary parking for cars and large vehicles. Modesto City-County Airport is 10 km away, and Mineta San Jose International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Hotel Services
The 24-hour front desk provides assistance with local information and arrangements. A business center is available for guest use. The property is pet-friendly and smoke-free. Security questions are required for guest verification. Free parking accommodates all vehicle sizes.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Services
- Room service
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I stayed at the hotel and found it to be in a convenient location close to restaurants and shopping centers. The rooms had a few issues with stains and a musty smell, but the king size beds were comfortable. The service was a mix of unhelpful staff and a few helpful and empathetic team members. The breakfast was very basic with limited choices, but the value for money was reasonable. The facilities were average, nothing extraordinary.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was fantastic, close to restaurants and shopping centers, but the noise from the freeway was quite loud. The service was a mix; while some staff were always helpful and empathetic, others were rude and more interested in their phones than in assisting guests. The rooms were absolutely dirty with stains on the carpet and holes in the doors, but I appreciated the close proximity to amenities. The dining experience was minimal, with limited choices for breakfast. Overall, the hotel had its flaws but also some positives.
The hotel is conveniently located right off Highway 99, offering easy access and a safe area. The rooms, although with lingering smoke smell and some interior door issues, still resembled the pictures. The service was mixed, with friendly staff but one employee more focused on text messages than guests. The breakfast was very basic, meeting minimal needs for a one-night stay. The hotel's location in Ceres is safe but not the greatest in the area.