HOWARD JOHNSON BY WYNDHAM WILMINGTON, Wilmington

The hotel sits on Route 17, a main road, and is under 10 minutes by car from downtown Wilmington and Wilmington International Airport. Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is less than 8 km away. The area is busy, with 24-hour activity in the parking lot, and occasional train noise can be heard. Several quick-service restaurants are within walking distance, including Taco Bell, Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant, and Carolina Fish Fry, all 0.5 km away.

Each room features wood furnishings, cable TV, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. The quadruple room offers air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and two beds. An accessible room option is available. The property is older, and room conditions vary widely; some rooms have been refreshed and are described as clean and comfortable, while others may show significant wear, include cleanliness issues, bed bugs, cockroaches, or smoke smell. The area can be noisy, especially from the road and parking lot. Request a room away from the main road and one that has been recently updated.

The hotel serves a grab-and-go breakfast with limited items such as cereal, granola bars, muffins, and yogurt. Coffee is available. There is no full-service restaurant. For other meals, several restaurants are within a 10-minute walk, including Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant (0.5 km) and Carolina Fish Fry (0.5 km). A highly-rated restaurant next door offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers safety deposit boxes, fax/photocopying, and daily housekeeping (free). Vending machines for drinks and snacks are on site. Private parking is on site (no reservation needed). Security features include 24-hour security, CCTV outside, and smoke alarms. Services: room service. The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. No airport shuttle, pets, or laundry facilities are available.