Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers elevators and step-free entrances, as well as wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located approximately 7.8 km (4.8 miles) from Brownwood Paddock Square and 9.2 km (5.7 miles) from Lake Okahumpka Park. It is also within a 10-minute drive of several other attractions.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Wildwood - The Villages by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$136
February	$175
March	$150
April	$132
May	$110
June	$100
July	$93
August	$95
September	$97
October	$107
November	$128
December	$120

What guests think

Guests describe Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Wildwood - The Villages by IHG as clean, modern, and welcoming, with friendly service, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location near I 75 and the Turnpike.

Many mention quiet, spacious rooms and comfy beds, while a minority report housekeeping or maintenance lapses like dirty carpets, odors, worn fixtures, slippery tubs, or occasional pests. Facilities feel updated, with free parking, a decent fitness room, and a pool and hot tub that are usually enjoyable but were closed at times. Breakfast is often generous with good variety, though items can run out or quality dip when busy. Overall, expect a clean, convenient stopover with warm service.

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Facilities

Modern facilities earn praise: free, well lit parking, an adequate fitness room, and a pool and hot tub many enjoy. Some report the pool closed during stays and parking can feel tight at times.

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Mayte

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, very clean! Amazing breakfast! And great location. Pool was clean and the jacuzzi was hot. Staff was friendly. This will be my spot next time I’m in town with my family.

8

William

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well furnished. Could use some more parking spots. Good stay.

10

David

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was clean, staff friendly and despite no internet ( out of their control we had a great stay. The pool area had a grill we were able to use for a team dinner. We are glad David got the pool going before we got there.

10

Austin

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room comfortable . Pool and jacuzzi was very nice . Salt water .

10

Don Erik

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I chose this property under the impression that it was close to The Villages, but that was NOT the case. Despite that, the condition of the property was essentially "like new". The pool/jacuzzi worked perfectly and were like new. The staff was absolutely incredible!! Super polite, super helpful, and super friendly. Ever the breakfast was great, and the dining area was clean. Im extremely particular but was very happy with this site. One thing that I did dislike was that most of the patrons seemed to be out of state (or area) workers and the parking lot was full with large work trucks and some trailers. I did worry about my car being damaged, but fortunately that did not happen.

4

Nicole

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was the main reason we wanted to stay with our kids and it was out of order on a friday in July. Really disappointing

10

david

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

well lit parking, clean lot. front desk well staffed and courteous. breakfast service excellent

10

kiran

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to interstate, clean rooms, good service, plenty of parking and good facilities.

10

Anthony

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds are so comfortable though pillows set off my allergies so bad. Thankfully I always bring my own pillows. Breakfast was ok. Pool was nice and gym as well. Lots of options for dining out.

4

Joshua

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this location specifically for the pool and hot tub that we could use while in the area since we have kids. The pool was closed and we had promised them swim time. The staff and hotel were great but no pool during the hot summer was a bummer for us so we left a day early.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised across rooms and common areas. However, recurring issues noted include unclean carpets or coffee makers, lingering odors, missed housekeeping, and occasional mold, insects, or stains.

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Dorothy

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It appeared older than we thought. The room wasn’t the cleanest. Stains on carpet. Bloody stain on bed skirt. Stain on bathroom wall. Breakfast was sad with few options. Location was easily accessible. Staff was friendly. Glad it was only one night.

6

Glenn

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a seemingly brand new hotel, so it's mostly very clean and new. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The negative review is due to the fact that during our one-day staff - It was supposed to be two - there were bags of trash in the hallways and near the elevator that were never picked up. Even worse, was a used towel left outside of our room door that was never picked. We witnessed multiple hotel employees walk by the garbage and the towel without picking them up, and on multiple occasions. We said nothing because we wanted to see what would happen. This isn't a destination hotel, this is a place you stay for a night or two while doing something in the area, but we're not likely to stay there ever again due to this disregard for cleanliness. Again, new and otherwise clean property, with friendly staff. Just no sense from the management team about training their team to provide top notch customer service, which includes not leaving garbage and dirty towels in the hallway.

8

Mayte

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet was not cleaned prior to our stay. It had food crumbs all over. Besides that the room was clean. Staff and breakfast were great like always. Ac was nice and cool.

4

Alissa

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was great, but the room was dirty. No one cleaned the mirrors & the sink was dirty & had multiple hairs in it. There was hair in all of the towels. The curtains were taped together & the chaise was arranged so you'd be staring at a wall iyou sat on it

10

Lamanda

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express during a little mini vacation, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our room was updated, spotless, and very quiet, which made for a relaxing stay. The breakfast offered a large variety of options, and everything was fresh and enjoyable. The bed was very comfortable, and the pillows were soft—perfect for a good night’s sleep. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would happily return. Highly recommend!

10

Mayleen

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Facility was very clean and check-in process was super fast and easy

2

Elizabeth

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived around 10pm and left after 15 min when we found small brown roaches in the room. We did not cause a scene and the front desk attendant was very understanding and kind. When I called the next day, after not hearing from the manager as promised, to ask how to start the refund process, I was told that although the manager was onsite, she was “too busy” to speak to me. The second time I called an hour later, the lady on the other end told me again the manager was too busy to talk to me and then hung up. I don’t think I’ve ever been treated so poorly at a hotel.

4

Iasha

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Since the bathroom doesn’t have proper ventilation, there is black mold in the bathroom towards the ceiling and on the wallpaper also underneath the desk area and in the kitchen/hallway area. Also, I understand it is Florida but I killed 5 spiders in one day. There may be a need for an exterminator to come out to the property.

10

Sif

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. A very quiet hotel. Free parking. Pets are allowed, saw a few dogs at check out. There was a Dunkin Donuts off the parking lot. It was only 10 minutes to the Villages and shopping, both grocery and other shops. We had a free breakfast which was good. Standard kind with a good selection Did not use the pool, too cold. I would use them again for sure.

10

Gordon

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean Healthy choices for breakfast. Wonderful staff

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Rooms

Rooms are quiet, spacious, and comfortable, with good beds and modern layouts. A few guests mention maintenance or comfort issues such as firm mattresses, traffic noise on parking lot sides, drapes not closing, slippery tubs, or faulty shower controls.

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Jenny

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had another hotel guest walking down the hallway in his underwear. We didn't need to see that. The room was pretty clean but the drapes didn't close. The sun was in my face very early. No balcony or view either 😔

10

Lamanda

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express during a little mini vacation, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our room was updated, spotless, and very quiet, which made for a relaxing stay. The breakfast offered a large variety of options, and everything was fresh and enjoyable. The bed was very comfortable, and the pillows were soft—perfect for a good night’s sleep. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would happily return. Highly recommend!

8

Stephanie

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall, stay was OK. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, Our bedroom faced the parking lot and street and the traffic going by was noisy. The breakfast was not good but can be made better if there is adequate amount of breakfast items and quick replenishment of finished items.

10

Lissette

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent! Very spacious and clean rooms! Will stay again

8

Andrea

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice and close to I-75. The breakfast was good and very convenient. It was very quick to get on the turnpike from the hotel. The only problem was how firm the mattress in our room was. We both had difficulty sleeping and woke up in pain from the bed. We're older and overweight... So, this might not be an issue for others.

8

Lesly

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & comfortable stay. Only issue the internet was down so if I didn’t have my own hotspot I wouldn’t be able to finish my project which is essential if your on the clock.

10

Irma

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, good amenities, very spacious room, free breakfast and free parking!

10

Adele

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room very night. Liked the layout and size.

6

JOHN

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The shower control wasn’t working properly which meant I didn’t have time to take a shower before I left unfortunately there wasn’t time for them to fix it and have me be able to get out the door to my appointment hotel should always look at the controls of their showers their toilets and their sinks

8

Joseph

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice beds, quiet

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, helpful, and quick, with staff accommodating special requests and smooth check ins. A few guests cite billing or refund issues, early housekeeping knocks, or an unfriendly interaction.

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Peter

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and accommodating. Facilities are new and up to date.

4

Randy

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property seemed fairly new and really clean. The staff at check in was friendly. After checking out I discovered a deposit on my credit card I was asked to leave for $25 at check in for possible purchases in the lobby was charged $23. We purchased nothing. I called three times to get the charge removed and was told each time they would check their cameras. After the third time I called my credit card company to dispute the charge. I never have received a call from anyone at the hotel to let me know anything and was never allowed to speak to a manager. Too bad we would have stayed here every time on our drive to Sarasota.

10

Loretta

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service

2

Elizabeth

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived around 10pm and left after 15 min when we found small brown roaches in the room. We did not cause a scene and the front desk attendant was very understanding and kind. When I called the next day, after not hearing from the manager as promised, to ask how to start the refund process, I was told that although the manager was onsite, she was “too busy” to speak to me. The second time I called an hour later, the lady on the other end told me again the manager was too busy to talk to me and then hung up. I don’t think I’ve ever been treated so poorly at a hotel.

10

Derek

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at this hotel were awesome. Without getting into too much detail all that is needed to know is that the person working the counter when we checked in was great. He was very understanding of our situation and accommodated us very well. He deserves to be recognized. Great hotel. Very clean and conveniently located.

10

Jennifer

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a brief but lovely stay, and Kim and the other staff were above and beyond to meet our needs.

10

Elizabeth

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Christina was exceptional. She was very helpful and accommodating. I so appreciated after a long day of driving. She is a very wonderful employee. You are very glad to have her representing your fine company. Thanks

10

Michael

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

excellent Staff

6

Meagan

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff member was not friendly and very judge-mental

10

Bernardo

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the employees they are super kind

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Location

Highly convenient for road trips, with easy access to I 75, the Turnpike, and Route 44, plus nearby fast food and a Dunkin. Several note it is not in The Villages and the surrounding area has limited attractions.

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Robert

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel charged me for a visit when I stayed at a different location . The hotel is listed as the villages and it is not.

8

Victoria

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Right off I-75. Several fast food restaurants near by. Plenty of parking

10

Graham

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is nice. Quality, clean. The staff was ok. Sitting out front smoking lol. The area is terrible. All the food around I had issues with. If you have to come here the hotel is safe and nice but I wouldn’t stick around here. They are from a different time.

10

Linda

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location on Rt 44 was good.

10

Karla

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked how easy was to get to the main highways. Also, it was quiet and room was very comfortable.

10

Anton

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, new hotel.

10

Jagtar

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not much to do in the area

10

Cristina

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location.

10

Muhammad

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and newer property with very friendly staff. Location is the best part. Right and the connection of the FL turnpike and i-75. Super convenient with gas stations and a Dunkin literally in the parking lot of the hotel.

4

Andrew Or Rebekah

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

“The Villages “ should not allow their name to be associated with this property. It’s not that close to it and the area it’s in is WAY different than the villages. If you’re expecting a “Villages” type vibe, do not stay here, I guess that’s the kindest way I can put it …. That being said the hotel was pretty clean and the rooms were pretty nice and the staff friendly - if you were transplant this hotel into a different city I would stay there again but I would not stay where it is located. Due to multiple factors wasn’t super comfortable

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and hot options. Multiple reviews note occasional early shutdowns, slow replenishment, or uneven quality.

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Tim

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac had a smell. The room smelled of moisture breakfast was sparse. Meat was over done. Eggs were tasteless

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Lamanda

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express during a little mini vacation, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our room was updated, spotless, and very quiet, which made for a relaxing stay. The breakfast offered a large variety of options, and everything was fresh and enjoyable. The bed was very comfortable, and the pillows were soft—perfect for a good night’s sleep. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our stay and would happily return. Highly recommend!

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skyla

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The toilet was not working when I arrived; I was tired so I didn’t feel like going back and forth about a toilet(does not flush at all). The breakfast wasn’t good. The sausage looked burnt and dry, the staff member got a paper bowl in front of me and didn’t let me go first to get a bowl for the oatmeal; the oatmeal was not good.

10

Joel

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Very clean. Perfect location for an Orlando vacation when checking into Orlando the next day. One issue, the complimentary breakfast was very poor. The gravy for the biscuits was awful and the turkey sausage had bone pieces in it. I should have gotten a bowl of cereal or prepackaged muffin. The hot items were very poor quality. Other than that I would recommend this hotel to anyone and don’t let the breakfast stop you from choosing this wonderful hotel.

10

Tiffany

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms need some fixing, and in the restrooms. The breakfast could have been better also.

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Jason

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, there were a couple faded stains on the fitted sheet to one of the beds that must not have come out completely after laundering them. The only complaint I really had was that at 7:45 am the breakfast was completely picked over on Saturday morning. We had to go out and purchase breakfast that morning. On Sunday morning we arrived early and the selection was much better. They were actually restocking the breakfast food on Sunday.

10

Zack

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and spacious, as was the bathroom. The breakfast was very good, with a great selection of food. We will definitely stay here every year when we drive down for a cruise.

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Josie

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was a great stay overall. Clean, comfortable, and nice inside. I usually stay at hotels with a free breakfast included and this place did not disappoint! They have a pancake maker, cinnamon rolls served hot and fresh, a toaster, and more. I will say that the earlier you go for breakfast the better stuff they have available. For example the first day we ate breakfast super early like within 15 mins of it opening and they had delicious sausage links, whole eggs with yolks and everything, sausage gravy and biscuits, omg it was literally heaven. But then the next day we went later closer to the middle/end of breakfast and there was barely anything good left and they had different selections like there wasn't biscuits and gravy it was soggy scrambled eggs and instead of the amazing sausage links it was dry turkey sausage patties which just weren't as good. They definitley try to clean up the breakfast early at least when we went which was a Wednesday & Thursday so if you want a 10/10 breakfast here go early!

10

Liliana

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel! The rooms, the breakfast and the service. Coffee 24hrs at the lobby

10

Ysabella

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was clean, the breakfast was great just like things used to be like before COVID-19

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $83	2 $95	3 $114	4 $131	5 $122	6 $163	7 $150
8 $101	9 $115	10 $112	11 $131	12 $131	13	14
15 $86	16 $94	17 $89	18 $86	19 $94	20 $186	21 $186
22 $86	23 $92	24 $109	25 $147	26 $152	27 $133	28 $132
29 $78	30 $90

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