We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights over the July 4th weekend and with the Offshore Powerboat Racing being in town, the hotel was the cheapest by a long way. Due to past reviews, we were a little skeptical and yes they are correct, this place just needs a little bit of attention. i.e a fresh coat of paint... More

I purchased the stay on priceline and inadvertently chose a smoking room. I went back to the front desk to ask for a non-smoking room. I was told that every room was booked and pre-paid for the night. I asked if anything opened up that they let me know and I would pay the difference (knowing that priceline was slightly... More

I can't say I wasn't warned, but I wish I had paid better attention to the poor reviews of this awful motel. It was the worst motel I have ever stayed at. There were bugs everywhere. Filfth, dirt, and vermin. It was sickening. More

Upon check-in, I noticed the motel totally different in person than on line pictures portrayed. Lobby smelled nasty was dirty and unkempt. "Breakfast area" was nothing more than a few small tables with a counter top. I asked to cancel the room and surly clerk told me I would be charged. I asked to see the room and was told... More

This HoJos is fine if you just need a place to sleep. The location is good, staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean if a bit battered around the edges. Unfortunately the breakfasts are Howard Johnson standard -- in other words, barely adequate. We didn't try the pool. More

I only stayed overnight less than 13 hrs they were not very accomodating to late check out- I was there for a conference and requested to get my things during lunch break at noon, was informed after 11:30 I would be charged another day---needless to say I was slightly late but made sure I got all my things out at... More

I had a very relaxing stay at this Howard Johnson's in Sarasota FL. The room with king bed was extremely spacious, setting was quiet, view was great overlooking the pool. What's good to note is that the location is great as it is central to the beaches of Sarasota and downtown as well. And being right off Route 41, the... More

Howard Johnson Express Sarasota Florida. terrible??? We arrived late in the evening, Staff helpful and welcoming. Retired late after a tiring day. We were wakened in the early hours with bugs, some as big as a dime and countless others crawling over us and the bed. We were quickly awake showered and had to throw a lot of contaminated clothing... More

This place is not great,but if all you need is a bed and shower it will work.Located near downtown Sarasota. about 10 minutes from Marina Jack.Staff was pleasant.Rooms were so so.Older linens and the beds were adequete.Had small fridge and microwave. More