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Rodeway Inn

5000 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 (Formerly Comfort Inn)
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Rodeway Inn
Ranked #44 of 47 hotels in Sarasota
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

This place is a typical, run down roadway inn. It was super cheap, and I was desperate. Rooms smell and free hot breakfast is disgusting (it's a good thing coffee loft is across the street). I hope to never have to stay here again.

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Butler, Pennsylvania
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Looks great on the outside and the lobby is impressive but the room was dirty and outdated. The tub was dirty, sink was severely scratched, burns on the blanket, and the bedspreads were extremely stained,.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013 via mobile

This place is filthy and disgusting! Dirty rooms that haven't seen a cleaning in years ! The staff are rude and ignorant! The housekeepers are lazy with nasty attitudes. The surrounding area is unsafe! There are bugs and other unidentifiable things on the chairs, beds and rugs. This should be. Health department's haven. It is gross and you would be... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Just a terrible transient disgusting hotel. We got caught without a reservation and this place had rooms. I'm a member of comfort inn and have never experienced something like this. Filthy beds, rooms. Our room reeked of smoke.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

The hotel is older and needs some serious updating. Furniture looked to be from the seventies. Bathroom was clean but fixtures were rusted and worn. Breakfast was not as good as most Comfort Inns I've stayed in Mattress was old and way to soft for my taste. Third floor ice machine was not working. The elevator had a strong cigarette... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. I use Choice Hotels most of the time and this is the worst I have ever seen. There was not one good thing I can say about it. The lady at the desk was rude, the room was shabby looking jyust plain terrible.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

I have lived overseas, traveled much and stayed in a variety of hotels. Hands down this was the worst! The room smelled like damp dog hair, the toilet leaked, the wallpaper was coming off the walls, the door into the room didn't fit its frame properly. I believe the room two doors down had long-term residents. A car was broken... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

We have stayed here many times over the last 10 years and While it was never a high class hotel, it was always a safe bet. In the last year or so this is not the case. Since the previous manager, Melanie, left things have not been the same. The towels and sheets are getting threadbare. Have seen mold in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

I have stayed at this hotel on previous occasions and was not impressed but i am glad to say it has came a long way and improved greatly. The hotel has a friendly staff and greatly improved rooms. I feel comfortable recommending this hotel. It loccation is close to airport and the price is great.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

I just stayed at the Comfort Inn recently, and I will never be going back. I stayed there because of price but it ended costing me more than $1000 in stolen property right out of my room. If you care about your safety or property don’t stay here. My laptop computer, IPod and some jackets were stolen from my room... More

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Additional Information about Rodeway Inn

Also Known As:
Comfort Hotel
Comfort Hotel Sarasota
Comfort Inn Sarasota
Rodeway Inn Sarasota, Florida
Address: 5000 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 (Formerly Comfort Inn)
Region: United States > Florida > Sarasota
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #44 of 47 hotels in Sarasota
Price range (per night): 57 AUD - 80 AUD
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