OverviewThis property is situated among restaurants and local businesses, across the street from the Windmoor Healthcare Centre. Located on Highway 19, a major thoroughfare that runs through Clearwater, Saint Petersburg and Dunedin, this hotel is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets under 25 lbs are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, copy and fax service and guest laundry facilities.
Tropicana Field Sports Stadium is about 20 minutes away by car, while the Bayanihan Arts & Events Center and the Raymond James Stadium are both about a 30-minute drive away. Caladesi Island State Park is a 30- to 40-minute drive away, while Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is about a 35- to 45-minute drive away.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is about a 10-minute drive away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 19, 2013: Free breakfast hours and pet policy.
The GoodThere were few positive comments found for this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, a few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable, while a couple of reviewers complimented the staff for their friendly service.
A couple of guests thought that the rooms were clean, however, many other reviewers did not.
The Bad
Among the reviews sourced for this editorial, many guests suggested that this hotel should be avoided.
Many reviewers seemed most concerned with a lack of cleanliness in their rooms and one guest described the condition of her room as unsanitary. Some guests described finding stained and dirty bed linens, while three reviewers specifically mentioned finding roaches in their rooms.
A few guests complained about smelling cigarette smoke in their rooms, while a few reviewers said that the bed was uncomfortable.
A few reviewers were concerned about their safety because of the kind of clientele that were staying at this hotel. A couple of guests thought that some of the hotel customers were permanent residents.
A couple of guests complained that the food was not frequently replenished at the free breakfast and that there was no food available when they went to the dining area in the morning.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.7 out of 5, with 60% of 85 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #86 out of 95 hotels in Clearwater, with an average score of 1.5 out of 5, from 15 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 19, 2013 to verify some information.
