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Photographs February, 2005: Courtesy of Bob Venditti
 
 

DESIGNED FOR TOTAL COMFORT... LOCATED FOR TOTAL CONVENIENCE

Convenience abounds inside Howard Johnson's COLISEUM Motor Lodge, too. It is a resort in the city. Complete with prestigious meeting and banquet facilities, luxurious rooms and suites, a fine restaurant and lounge, ALL-SEASON doomed swimming pool, fully-equiped health club and sauna baths, express elevators, fast, efficient room service, ample free parking.

The lush new look plus ideal location -- combined with spacious facilities for any size meeting -- make business a pleasure at Howard Johnson's COLISEUM!
 
 
 
Brochure circa 1973: Courtesy of Dan Donahue
 
 
 
 
 
 

By Mr. Venditti's early 2005 visit, not much original had survived in the guest rooms. However the once silent-flush toilet as well as a partially hidden Pamper Panel remained in his room!

Bob observed that while his "room and bath were clean and in good repair," it "was a bit disappointing." Its furnishings had begun to show their age. He noted that the room's bed was "old and decidedly crescent shaped." Overall he said, "Certainly not a bad stay by any means, and where else are you gonna find that original-type rooftop lettering! When you can look up and still see that at this late date, it's what allows a Hojomaniac to forgive just about anything."

Alas the lettering is gone, and the place was closed on March 21, 2006 in order for it to be transfo-stuccofied into a Doubletree.
 
 
 
      HoJo's had it ALL!
  • Plush executive suites
  • Health club with men's and women's sauna
  • Year-round enclosed heated swimming pool
  • Nightly entertainment in the Starlite Room
  • RCA deluxe TV and AM/FM stereo in every room
  • A fine restaurant for enjoyable dining anytime
  • Easy access to I-40 and I-85
  • Ample Free parking
 
 
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