As a business traveler, I tend to spend much of my nights in a hotel room. I have been to many hotels in many cities and many states. I come and go quite often and never felt "at home" for many years, until just recently. I stayed at the Sleep Inn---off the I-75 exit in "Ocala". The staff welcomed me to a warm and inviting room. With friendly staff, it makes it an easier obstacle in my very busy day. One staff member stood out among the rest, I believe her name is Laurie. She cleans the rooms at the hotel, but makes it feel more like you are welcomed into her own home. She is the perfect image for staffing especially for individuals like me, who is too busy in her day to meet friends or have time at "home". So this was a wonderful experience and I will DEFINETLY continue my stays at this location when I am in the area. THANK YOU OCALA/BELLEVIEW STAFF @ SLEEP INN!

My wife and I are traveling from Georgia to south Florida last night when we were tired and in need of a place to stay. I researched this location and read all the reviews on this web page. All of which is true. The room is very clean and service was great. The bed, however, was not that comfortable. Oh yes, they accepted our pet for a fee of $25.00.

If there is a handicapped individual in your party, this is a wonderful hotel to stay at. The shower is fully accessible -- there is a one inch difference between the bathroom floor and the walk-in shower, the shower head is mounted on a moveable handle, and there is a large bench mounted to the shower wall. The bathroom and doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, and grab bars are mounted throughout the bathroom. The handicapped individual in my party stayed in an accessible room on the third floor. This room with a king bed connects to a regular room with two queen beds, so it is ideal for an individual with multiple caregivers. The walk to and from the elevator is not very far. My only concern is that in the event of a fire, one would be required to evacuate via the stairs.

Regular rooms are nice as well. The carpet is clean, the towels are decently thick, and the bed is comfortable. The sink is not separate from the toilet and shower area, and there is not much mirror space outside of the bathroom. (I wouldn't suggest this hotel for quad-occupancy groups of teenage girls!) The breakfast is decent but nothing to write home about. This hotel has the standard spread of cereal, fruit, yogurt, baked goods, and a waffle station. The lobby offers coffee and cookies during the evening.

A decent place to stay for the able-bodied, and an exceptional place to stay for the disabled. It is somewhat south of Ocala proper, so don't be alarmed if you don't find it where you think it should be. Be sure to ask for the 10% senior, AARP, or AAA discount.

We stayed one night after a very long ride. The checkin area was busy but the clerk was efficient and we were in our room quickly. Everything was clean and comfortable. Wireless internet worked fine. Breakfast was decent. Everyone we encountered was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back if we have need for a night in the area again.