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#34 of 45 hotels in Sarasota
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  • Hotel class: 2 of 5
  • Rooms: 54
  • Address: 811 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Low-rise Motor Inn with modern guest room amenities, located on US41 near US 301 just minutes from the beach. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Centre No Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Not Allowed No Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
Check Rates: £36 ($64) Avg. Price
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“Don't stay at this hotel”

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Sarasota

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1 of 5 stars
Sycamore, IL
15 Mar 2008

This hotel was the worst we have EVER stayed in. The rooms smelled, the bathroom had feces on the wall and when complained to the front desk, the reply was "all you Travelocity people complain". Bed linens were threadbare and smelled musty. Domestic dispute in parking lot the night of the stay and gang looking members hovering around. Booked for 2 nights only stayed one night. When leaving the hotel in the a.m. there was a group of construction workers who had also stayed commenting to us that they were not staying another night either because of the poor conditions of the room. Picture of hotel on webpage is not what the hotel looks like, must be a stock photo.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — nothng
    • Disliked — extremely bad conditions
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honeybee50's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 15 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Clean and affordable”

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3 of 5 stars
Palm Coast, Florida
25 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed there for one night. Dropped at the first hotel on mainland because of the weather after trying Lido Key for an hour. They were packed. Please ask to see room first, it might be simply not for you. My first impression: very plain, even cheap, no fancy finishes (not a Hilton). Room was very clean, (bathroom was spotless), had a coffee maker and a fridge, did not smell of carpet cleaner or else. For budget travel and central location to Siesta Key, Lido Key and Sarasota's attractions, I will recommend this motel. The only turnoff was a blanket. It looked ancient, (but clean). Front desk girl was very helpful. I can not say for all rooms, my advise, always check room first, there are more hotels nearby.
Morning coffee and a toast (a continental breakfast) is limited in choices, but available.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — clean and neat
    • Disliked — blanket
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Tavribruk's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 25 January 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“sympa”

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3 of 5 stars
An Expedia Traveller
maresille
9 Sep 2008

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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“würde ich nicht nochmal buchen”

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3 of 5 stars
An Expedia Traveller
Magdeburg
7 May 2008

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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Bon rapport qualité-prix”

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3 of 5 stars
An Expedia Traveller
Paris
26 Feb 2008

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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 811 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236