I have no time or money to travel. My ideal vacation is visiting friends and crashing on their couch and eating their food. It just seems like home when you are with someone you love!!
Budget, Beach, Shopping, Pets, Business People, Singles, Tourists
April 22 2008: Internet did not work. No one cared, nor tried to fix it. I selected this hotel specifically for internet, as I was working and had a crucial deadline. I ended up in their hotel lobby “business center” – one computer shared by all- until 3am just to get work done. One room they tried to put me in smelled like poopy. I would hope it was a doggy poopy, but you never know.
The good thing about this place was it’s location; right over the bridge to the beautiful beach!
Date of stay: January 2008
Purpose of stay: Business
The Holiday Inn Express/Siesta Key-Sarasota hotel offers accommodations set within a lush, tropical setting, providing customer service that is unmatched. This hotel is located 1 mile from Crescent Beach on Siesta Key, voted the 3rd most beautiful beach in the United States. Siesta Key's Crescent Beach has sand that is as fine as white talcum powder. We are happy to offer the Express Start deluxe hot breakfast, cappuccino, popcorn, fresh baked cookies, fresh fruit and complimentary bottled water, daily. Enjoy some time in our heated pool and hot tub open daily until 10 PM. Guest laundry facilities and wi-fi are available as well. Dogs up to 50 lbs. are welcome at our hotel. Pet fees apply. We are located within walking distance of many restaurants such as Carrabba's, Stonewood Grill and Ruth's Chris and a very short distance from many shops including Westfield Shopping Mall in south Sarasota. Downtown is 15 minutes away from our location. For local attractions, Sarasota boasts many. Visit the Ringling Museum, former home of Mabel and John Ringling or stroll the circle on St. Armand's. Spend time visiting interesting sea life at Mote Marine or spend the day hiking and canoeing in Myakka State Park. Visit us on the web at www.hiexsarasota.com for more information.