The City of Winnipeg has ordered the Howard Johnson Hotel closed for a long list of fire code violations. (CBC)Guests and people in long-term residency at the Howard Johnson in Winnipeg will have to find a new place to stay if the hotel doesn't make necessary repairs by Tuesday.

The City of Winnipeg has ordered the hotel on Ellice Avenue in the St. James neighbourhood to be closed for a long list of fire code violations, including missing fire extinguishers, cracked water boilers, bed bugs, missing sinks, broken emergency doors and obstacles near key exits.

The fire department had posted a four-page notice on the front door of the hotel, stating everyone has to vacate the building by Friday at 11 a.m. But on Thursday afternoon, the city granted an extension.

'Me and my children are staying here, eh? So, I don't know what I'm going to do.'—Robina, hotel resident

According to city officials, there is no fire plan at the hotel and staff isn't trained for emergencies.

Many people come to Winnipeg from northern Manitoba communities for medical appointments and stay long term at the bargain hotel, living on shoestring budgets.

"Me and my children are staying here, eh? So, I don't know what I'm going to do," said a woman who identified herself only as Robina.

Missing fire extinguishers, broken emergency doors and obstacles placed near key exits are cited as some issues at the Howard Johnson Hotel. (CBC)Others staying at the hotel agree with the city's assessment of the hotel.

"I've noticed things here that need to be repaired for the safety of the people," said Saul McDougald, a long-term resident at the hotel who came from the Garden Hill First Nation, an isolated reserve about 500 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

"I don't think I'll be coming here again until it's been repaired."

Managers told CBC News they are trying to fix the issues.

The hotel owner, based in Vancouver, did not immediately return phone calls requesting comment.

The same Howard Johnson was in the news in October when the union representing staff at the hotel alleged the franchise owner's paycheques were bouncing.

There are 25 members of the United Food and Commercial Workers union who are employed there, union representative Michelle Masserey told CBC News.

The union has also alleged the owner was keeping union dues collected from the staff.