If you are staying in Daytona (city) and want to avoid the seedy places, then choose the HOMEWOOD SUITES (Daytona Beach Speedway - Airport). This hotel opened in early 2006 and is very nice and super clean.
ROOM: We stayed in the smallest room, the studio suite, but it far exceeded any other standard hotel room we have stayed in. They have a "feel at home theme" and it shows. Each room has a king size bed with lots of pillows, huge TV, desk, updated decor (tropical plants & flower arrangements), pull out couch, and nice kitchen. The kitchen has a full fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, and garbage disposal, etc. Our room was next to the elevator and we couldn't hear a thing.
BREAKFAST: The hotel offers a fresh breakfast buffet each morning (7-10 am weekends) with juice/coffee/milk, cereal, bagels/bread, fruit, bacon/sausage, egg patties (not recommended) and make-it-yourself waffles. One morning, we ran a little late to the buffet and the staff brought us items that they had already put away - with a smile. In fact, the entire hotel staff is FRIENDLY which can be rare even in the hospitality industry.
THINGS TO DO: You can see the speedway from the hotel and can easily walk to it or the Mall if you are looking for something to do. Several good restaurants are within walking distance or you can buy groceries and use the kitchen.
OTHER SERVICES: We didn't use the pool or business center, but they looked well-kept. The only potential issue could be parking - they did not seem to have very many spaces. Luckily we were there in off-season, but I'm not sure what it's like on race weekends.
OVERALL: You won't be disappointed in this hotel especially with their reasonable rates ($99 per night in August).
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure