Let's face it, no one really chooses to stay at one of these motels unless there's an advantage, such as price or convenient location. For the February and July Daytona races, availability of affordable rooms near the track is limited. But this motel is THE most poorly maintained structure, let alone paid accomodation, we've ever experienced.
First, there was a single lock on the door that, when turned, allowed it to swing wide open. It appeared the prior lock had been broken for quite some time. And the chain --a plastic zip tie. As this room was on the first floor only steps away from the parking lot (where some fans who had a little too much to drink were physically fighting) safety was a concern. We moved the table in front of the door just in case..
The plastic cover for the outlet below the AC was broken off, and we thought that plugging it in may start an electrical fire. The shower and shower curtain were covered in mold, even more so than you would expect in this type of hotel. The drywall and ceiling..use your imagination.
Bottom line is that lack of availability and price gouging of area hotels make this location an attractive choice, but the cost you save isn't worth the risk. We couldn't wait to leave, and I think we would have felt safer sleeping in our car at a nearby truck stop.
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