If you’re expecting a boutique hotel then this is not it. If you’re not from the area you’re better off booking somewhere in Tampa and driving in for a tour. The hotel room was clean enough but the hallways in the buildings look as if we were staying in some sort of lifeless hollow lonely institution. There’s no warmth or comfort in this place. It needs a serious facelift. They used bright white fluorescent bulbs in all the lamps in our room which right there tells me management does not know how to operate that hotel. It would be cute if they took care of the place and invested in a remodel.
The hot tub was dirty even with an extremely strong chemical smell. The staff was pleasant but it’s not service or amenity as if you were staying at a more upscale hotel. The adventure center on the property was convenient because we wanted to see the manatees but I’d suggest one night here only not a whole vacation. I considered leaving and getting a place in Tampa for the night. In my opinion this is also probably the best option in town. So if your use to a little more luxe just be aware that this is not a boutique hotel, it’s equivalent to a motel 6 which is fine but that’s just not how they advertise it.
Also I’d like to note its plantation theme. Just like Cesar’s palace in Vegas is themed Roman. The building is not a historical building to my knowledge if it is they do not maintain it as such.
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