Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Sarasota, within a 10-minute drive of Lido Beach and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. It is approximately 7.5 miles from Siesta Key Beach and 3.6 miles from St. Armands Circle.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. The operational hours are not specified.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

La Quinta by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown Hotel

Average nightly price at La Quinta by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$134
February	$170
March	$179
April	$133
May	$104
June	$103
July	$92
August	$81
September	$76
October	$83
November	$92
December	$103

What guests think

Reviews of La Quinta by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown describe an older, budget-friendly hotel with a central location, mixed service, and significant maintenance issues, including a repeatedly broken elevator, dated rooms, and frequent cleanliness concerns such as stains and pests.

Many guests like the proximity to downtown, beaches, and the airport, and some praise friendly staff and helpful managers. Breakfast is complimentary but feedback ranges from solid to poor, and traffic or hallway noise bothers some rooms. Expect a convenient location with budget pricing, but variable upkeep and comfort.

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Facilities

Elevator out of service for long stretches was a recurring issue, and some facilities felt run down; a few noted an unappealing pool and visible renovations. Pet friendly with generally easy parking.

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Donald

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and staff very nice but facility is run down, elevator broken, hair dyer broken and had to carry suitcases up narrow dark stairwells.

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Denise

Mar 20, 2025

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The front desk was frequently left unattended making it difficult to request assistance or address issues. The elevator was out of order the entire time. We are senior citizens and had to lug our bags up the stairs. No offers were made to assist us with portage. The housekeeping was haphazard at best and the area smelled of cannabis. The room was shabby and needs refurbishing. The breakfast buffet had little selection and the bananas were actually brown and mushy. It was disappointing to say the least.

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Michael

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Elevators where broken since the last Hurricane. (September) it is Feb 28. Booked a handicap accessible room... that wasn't and the room they gave us was on the 4th floor... again with no elevators. Wyndham should be utterly embarrassed by this facility. Perhaps that is why there is no sign on the street. Negative stars if I could give them. Expedia also said the hotel charge was unrefundable... even when what we booked wasn't available. Never EVER book a hotel through Expedia. EVER!!!! Always go direct. The middleman isn't really interested in your trip, just your money.

6

Brian

Feb 26, 2024

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Ok. Parking lot needs to be redone

2

Steve

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Carpet was dirty. Socks and feet were soiled didn't get handicap room that we requsted because as we found out elevator hasn't been working for a month. Doors and locks didnt work properly.

4

Doug

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old, dirty, musty, elevators broken, materials piled up in the lobby…

10

LeAnne

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little La Quinta hotel only five minutes from downtown...super friendly front desk staff, very clean, free parking, breakfast buffet included and updated rooms. I highly recommend this hotel if you want a nice place to stay with affordable prices near downtown Sarasota!

10

Alliah

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dog friendly hotel with designated areas for dog walking with stations. We drove about 3 mins down the road and saw the best sunset.

2

Neal

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in need of a complete renovation. The lighting is dark and dank, room smelled badly, fixtures were rusty and the elevator was not working. I would not recommend staying there

6

Shantiel

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was alright but they are renovating which has it's problems, like an out of service elevator (you can get a little exercise if on the 4th floor like I was). The bathtub wasn't too nice either, good thing I had my flip flops

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring concern: numerous reports of roaches/bugs, musty or smoke odors, stained linens and carpets, and damp or moldy areas. A few guests found rooms clean, but standards are widely inconsistent.

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Jonathan

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room looked clean from afar… kept hearing rustling noises throughout the night and had scratchy sheets. Woke up to several roaches around the room and some red spots on my leg. Would not have stayed here if I saw the bugs earlier.

4

Bryan

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms smelled of wet dog and urine. Stains all over the place. After multiple complaints about dirty rooms and stains on sheets I was told “it’s stained but they are clean”. Just DIRTY in every sense. Was also told by staff this was an all the time complaint… 0 Stars

2

steve

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Place should be closed down- dirty and disgusting

2

Kari

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This had to be the worst property I have ever checked into. It was absolutely disgusting. The first room not only was dirty but the refrigerator wasn’t working so I changed rooms. The second room was filthy dirty, mold in rooms, drawings on bathroom wall, looked like blood stains on the carpet, a hole in the wall. The hallway paint was chipping away, my daughter said it reminded her of a hallway from a horror movie, was pretty scary. It was so bad that I didn’t touch a thing and I checked out immediately and didn’t stay there at all. The people at the front desk were nice enough, but the property itself is horrible. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

2

Alfredo

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was the most horrible experience, cockroaches in the room and dinning , rugs stained, bed sheets stained dirty overall,

4

Sunetra

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms need to be cleaned properly- Musty odor and AC noises in and out all through the night.

4

Robin

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property has many things/areas in disrepair, run-down looking and my room was not only dirty from the previous guest, but a general uncleanness, especially the carpet and bathtub. Quite disappointing.

4

Omar

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is dirty

2

Jay

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Filthy from lobby and all that hey the way place Ants and cockroaches in room.

4

Rocco

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was worn and dirty, they were red stains on three of the pillows and on the sheets. Also, there was a cockroach in the bathroom at night. Please see pics!

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with frequent maintenance issues (noisy or leaking AC, broken fixtures/locks, uncomfortable beds, and occasional hot-water or plumbing problems), and some are noisy near the road. A few mention partial renovations and comfortable beds, but Wi‑Fi can be slow or unreliable.

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Daniel

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good curb appeal. Did not like check-in experience - long and tedious. Maybe the gentleman was new. Took 20 minutes, and while other staff were oblivious to the goings on. The attendant was friendly; just seemingly lacking process knowledge and staff bystanders were in no way assisting. Room was adequate but small flatscreen, wall thermostant cracked and broken and generally seemed like an older renovation had taken place. Bed was comfortable as were pillows. Generally not a value.

8

CHRISMINA

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the beach and the room is updated however our AC has water leaked and flooded the room while we’re asleep.

8

Mitchell

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Noisy rooms facing street

4

Robert

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good shower, OK bed, wallpaper peeling in hallways; scuffed, peeling hallway moldings. TV didn’t work.

4

David

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel that is in desperate need of a renovation. First, the elevator was not working, so we had to carry our luggage up the stairs to the 2nd floor. Second, the heater was noisy and air quality was stagnant. Third, carpet was very old and needed to be replaced throughout the hotel. Fourth, during Check-In, the hotel computer system was very slow resulting in a long time to get our room key. Fifth, the internet service was very slow. Would not stay in this hotel again.

4

Joan

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were all friendly, pleasant, and helpful. Unfortunately, the hotel didn't live up to the high level of the staff. The elevator was broken, so we had to lug our bags up to the third floor. It was fixed the second day of our stay. Our room was substandard. The bed was lumpy, uncomfortable, and sagged. The carpet had rips and stains. In the bathroom the toilet paper holder was broken away from the wall. The valve on the tub that controls the shower was frozen open, so half the water came out of the showerhead and half out of the tub faucet. The showerhead was also frozen in place, so it was impossible to adjust it to easily stand underneath the meager water flow. The refrigerator had no temperature control, so the water we put in froze by the morning. The room temperature control was noisy and didn't work well, so the room was either freezing or stuffy and warm. Breakfast was pretty good and the staff kept it well-stocked. There were very few outlets in the room, and no outlets for charging electronic devices. We would not recommend this hotel.

4

Steven

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated. Door would not lock. Bathroom fixture was loose. Wife was very upset.

6

Ben

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed here because it was cheap and a good location. The first room I got faced the main road and was much too loud. I had to pay extra for a room on the rear. They have really old noisy air conditioning units that I had to turn off to sleep. Clean but very shabby. Staff were nice and friendly.

4

Faye

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet was dirty and stained. The furnishings were old and stained. Could hear the road noises and people in the hallway.

6

Daniel

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good Ac unit leaked water into the room. So carpet was wetby the unit.we worked around it. We were there for 3 nights. Morning breakfast was ok. One annoyance. Both milk dispensers were broken. When bought to their attention, they just swapped it for another broke dispenser.

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Service

Staff feedback is mixed: many note friendly, accommodating front-desk teams and managers, but others report rude or absent staff, long check-in delays, and poor issue resolution.

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Denise

Mar 20, 2025

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The front desk was frequently left unattended making it difficult to request assistance or address issues. The elevator was out of order the entire time. We are senior citizens and had to lug our bags up the stairs. No offers were made to assist us with portage. The housekeeping was haphazard at best and the area smelled of cannabis. The room was shabby and needs refurbishing. The breakfast buffet had little selection and the bananas were actually brown and mushy. It was disappointing to say the least.

2

Gina

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at 11pm tired from a long day of travel and waited for a half hour for someone to show up to the front desk so we could check in and get some sleep for an early morning meeting. A lady arrived for work 1/2 hour late and didn’t apologize for the inconvenience. She made her way to the desk, set her purse down then proceeded to make it our problem that we showed up at 11 at night. Never mind we had a flight that just got in. We called the hotel but the front desk phone rang and rang. We couldn’t reach anyone at Expedia for help either. My fiancé is in the hotel business and had never experienced anything like it. He would have fired the woman in the spot. She was also rubbing her stuffed nose with her bare hand after giving us our key. Gross.

10

Arman

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is oldish and the room smelled. Breakfast was ok. The front desk person was exceptionally helpful, which tipped the scale on staying another day vs finding a cheaper option. Not sure of his name, he is middle-aged, black, and very helpful.

10

LeAnne

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little La Quinta hotel only five minutes from downtown...super friendly front desk staff, very clean, free parking, breakfast buffet included and updated rooms. I highly recommend this hotel if you want a nice place to stay with affordable prices near downtown Sarasota!

10

Jennifer

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was very friendly. Overnight front desk staff was super nice.

2

Jeannine

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay at your hotel was absolutely unacceptable and raised serious concerns about safety, cleanliness, and professionalism. Upon arrival, I was given a room key—only to walk in and find the room already occupied. This is a stunning breach of privacy and security, and it’s inexcusable. The rest of the stay only reinforced how poorly this property is managed. The carpets were filthy, the air smelled of mildew, and the room I was eventually assigned had stained linens and visible signs of neglect. It was clear no one here takes pride in the condition of the hotel. Worse still was the behavior of the staff—apathetic, dismissive, and in one case, outright rude. Requests for assistance were treated as interruptions, and there was a clear lack of basic courtesy or training. This hotel is in deplorable condition, and the management appears either unaware or uninterested. I would never recommend this property to anyone, and I suggest corporate leadership investigate before more guests are put through similar experiences—or worse.

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james donald

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I want to commend Day Mgr John and each of his staff for their genuine desire to make their guests comfortable. I must admit that John went out of his way more than once for me and his efforts are greatly appreciated. I had other responsibilities so I was not able to take advantage of the workout room or pool, but the light breakfast buffet was perfect for my needs. Thank you all.

2

Kevin

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I never write reviews, but this was so terrible I had to. We were scheduled to get to the hotel after our flight around 11:00pm. I called ahead to tell the hotel and they assured me that was fine and my room would be waiting. We got to the hotel as planned to find no one at the front desk. I called repeatedly but had to wait 50 minutes with two exhausted little kids just for someone to get to the front desk to check us in. Then they told us our room with two queens was gone, but they could offer me a king with a pull out couch. The pull out couch was a twin pull out and was terrible stained. They also had no blankets to offer for that bed. So I was forced to sleep on a heavily stained twin pull out with no blankets. We were able to switch rooms the next day to at least have a bed I fit on but there was no apology ever made or anything done to try and correct the horrible wait or not having our room that was actually big enough to hold our family.

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Amelia

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our third stay at this hotel. This time was the worst and the last time. The room was ok but definitely could use a better cleaning and upgrade. Things like rusty lamps and stained sinks could easily be replaced. The night time front desk clerk, Fernando, was the worst. Rude. Unaccommodating. I came to the desk to request a set of sheets and a towel. He was sitting in the back room where I could see him on his phone. When I made my request, he sat in his chair and stared at me and then finally got up to help but acted as if he was being put out. So rude.

6

James

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff was far from welcoming. I don't think they smiled once. They didn't offer any information whatsoever. The only words out of their mouths were, " I need an ID". I had to ask where my room was located, when breakfast was served, and where the pool was. Nothing was volunteered. Housekeeping traded out the towels but took our facecloths and did not replace them. Bed was not made nor was anything picked up.

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Location

Convenient to downtown Sarasota, beaches, and the airport; a bus stop is nearby. Some guests described the surrounding area as a bit sketchy.

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Deb

Nov 16, 2023

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The surrounding area was a bit sketchy but very convenient to the local university parkway stores, Mall and Siesta Keys.

10

Frank

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Good location

8

Sandra

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this hotel. Hotel and room very clean, staff friendly and helpful, and overall quiet. Easy parking. My only issue this stay was the room across the hall had did that barked constantly for the first 2-3 days of our stay. However, i did not make hotel staff aware of or complain-so that is on me not the hotel. Overall good location -since there are so many beaches in the area, it was very easy access. Very easy drive to Siesta key, Lido beach, and access to the other keys as the Ringling bridge is 2 miles away.

10

Rosalind

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Full breakfast included, staff very friendly and helpful, bus stop right in front to get downtown. Rooms very well organized.

10

Sherwin

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty close to the airport, which was very convenient, but dining options were very limited.

6

Barbara

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to some of Sarasota’s attractions.

10

Bill

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location for Sarasota

8

Yosef

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is centrally located. There are shops and restaurants nearby. The free breakfast was good and offered several types of food. The room was clean. But, the furniture was outdated and worn out. It could do with freshening and new furniture. It was a good place to stay. But would be even better if the rooms were updated.

10

Dennis

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is a good value considering its location on the edge of downtown. It’s a little older but well maintained with a pool, a friendly staff and a solid complimentary breakfast.

6

Bonifacio

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is offered, with feedback ranging from good and well stocked to minimal or poorly maintained (e.g., cold coffee, watery eggs, broken dispensers).

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Denise

Mar 20, 2025

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The front desk was frequently left unattended making it difficult to request assistance or address issues. The elevator was out of order the entire time. We are senior citizens and had to lug our bags up the stairs. No offers were made to assist us with portage. The housekeeping was haphazard at best and the area smelled of cannabis. The room was shabby and needs refurbishing. The breakfast buffet had little selection and the bananas were actually brown and mushy. It was disappointing to say the least.

8

Theresa

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed seemed new,and that was nice but the bathroom needed updating. The breakfast was minimal.

6

Yosef

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is conveniently located. The staff was friendly. I enjoyed the complementary breakfast. The room was comfortable and clean. However it was a bit outdated. It could use with a bit of an upgrade for the furniture, carpet, beds, etc.. It is a good value for the price. The most annoying thing, however, was at the elevator was out during my entire stay with no sign of it being fixed. Overall, I would rate the hotel average. It is definitely good for a short stay, and it is in a very good location.

4

Lawrence

Jan 14, 2023

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Stayed 19,370 nights

Location was good. just a few miles from downtown Sarasota. Property is old & rundown. Room was ok, but not as clean as could be. Breakfast buffet was bare minimum. Had to ask attandent to refill waffle batter, butter.

4

Joan

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were all friendly, pleasant, and helpful. Unfortunately, the hotel didn't live up to the high level of the staff. The elevator was broken, so we had to lug our bags up to the third floor. It was fixed the second day of our stay. Our room was substandard. The bed was lumpy, uncomfortable, and sagged. The carpet had rips and stains. In the bathroom the toilet paper holder was broken away from the wall. The valve on the tub that controls the shower was frozen open, so half the water came out of the showerhead and half out of the tub faucet. The showerhead was also frozen in place, so it was impossible to adjust it to easily stand underneath the meager water flow. The refrigerator had no temperature control, so the water we put in froze by the morning. The room temperature control was noisy and didn't work well, so the room was either freezing or stuffy and warm. Breakfast was pretty good and the staff kept it well-stocked. There were very few outlets in the room, and no outlets for charging electronic devices. We would not recommend this hotel.

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Yosef

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is centrally located. There are shops and restaurants nearby. The free breakfast was good and offered several types of food. The room was clean. But, the furniture was outdated and worn out. It could do with freshening and new furniture. It was a good place to stay. But would be even better if the rooms were updated.

6

Suleye

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was in “OK” condition hotel was not, needs lots of TLC. Staff was “friendly” but definitely were under staffed. Breakfast was ok.

10

Dennis

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is a good value considering its location on the edge of downtown. It’s a little older but well maintained with a pool, a friendly staff and a solid complimentary breakfast.

8

Julio

Feb 2, 2025

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Breakfast was okay personel friendly

6

Daniel

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good Ac unit leaked water into the room. So carpet was wetby the unit.we worked around it. We were there for 3 nights. Morning breakfast was ok. One annoyance. Both milk dispensers were broken. When bought to their attention, they just swapped it for another broke dispenser.

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1 $82	2 $85	3 $85	4 $86	5 $144	6 $144	7 $144
8 $101	9 $86	10 $126	11 $125	12 $126	13 $126	14 $89
15 $85	16 $89	17 $89	18 $85	19 $188	20 $183	21 $169
22 $92	23 $85	24 $86	25 $85	26 $80	27 $118	28 $121
29 $84	30 $90

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