Nanaimo’s notorious Howard Johnson Hotel to shut down
NANAIMO — One of downtown Nanaimo’s most well-known landmarks will soon become a thing of the past, leaving many wondering what’s next for a prime piece of waterfront property.
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel operations manager Erik Brook said in an emailed statement the hotel “will close its doors and cease operations as a hotel accommodations provider” effective Oct. 31.
The statement said plans for the hotel and property are not yet known and other businesses operating in the adjoining buildings will remain in operation following the hotel’s closure.
Representatives from the Howard Johnson could not immediately be reached for further comment.