OverviewLocated about a 2-minute drive from Highway 1 in downtown Daytona Beach, the Days Inn Daytona Beach is suitable for travellers who prefer a centrally located and economical hotel with easy highway access, an outdoor pool and a free breakfast.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a desk, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available, as are smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, guest laundry, a business centre, vending machines, a free breakfast and free parking. Pets are not permitted.
The beach can be found about a 5-minute drive away, while Ocean Walk Shoppes are about a 9-minute drive away. Jackie Robinson Ballpark is roughly 15 minutes away on foot and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) is an 11-minute drive from the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: October 2, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's value, location and rooms.
Many guests were pleased with the hotel's value, describing the rates as reasonable, budget friendly and fair. The hotel's free breakfast was also cited as adding to the hotel's worth, and one lodger noted, "You will definitely get your money's worth here".
The hotel's location was enjoyed by numerous reviewers. They found it close to the beach, attractions, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
Several patrons were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, quiet and well equipped, with comfortable beds and effective air conditioning. It should be mentioned, however, that some lodgers had complaints about their rooms (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some complaints about the rooms and breakfast.
Although several guests were pleased with their clean and comfortable accommodations, some reviewers criticized their rooms. They reported musty odours, worn furniture and fixtures, dated decor, spotty Wi-Fi and noise transfer from the nearby train tracks.
The hotel's free breakfast was a source of disappointment for some lodgers. They described it as limited and basic, with no hot items and a cramped eating area.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.8 out of 5 with a 87% recommendation rate from 114 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 3.7 out of 5 from 83 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #59 of 106 Daytona Beach hotels with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 47 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 2, 2013 to verify some information.
