By Regina Sass
Howard Johnson Grand Prairie Texas is located at 1114 East Main Street, just south of Route 30. Howard Johnson is a part of the Wyndham group; Wyndham Rewards can be used.
Rooms
The hotel has a total of 50 rooms on two floors. Five room choices include a standard room with a king size bed, standard room with two double beds, one queen bed, two queen beds or a suite.
Room Features
Every room has cable TV with HBO and Showtime, a coffeemaker, data port phone, clock radio with alarm, hairdryer and 25-inch TV. Certain rooms have these extra features such as a microwave, sofa bed, refrigerator and Jacuzzi. Some of the rooms are also handicapped accessible and there are both smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Amenities
All guests receive a free continental breakfast. The property includes an outdoor pool, vending machine, ice machine and soda machine. The front desk, where you go to use the fax and copy service, is manned 24 hours a day. The front desk is also the place to inquire about roll away beds and cribs.
Discounts and Specials
The hotel offers discounts for AAA members, government related travel and for guests age 55 or older. Identification is required upon check in. Average discount prices in 2009 range from $49 to $132.
Nearby Attractions
There are 20 restaurants near the hotel. Attractions less than ten miles away include the Palace of Wax Museum, Ripleys Believe It or Not, Wet N' Wild, Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Stadium.
About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
