I just joined the Choice Hotels Program and this was my first stay. I have always stayed at Holiday Inns in the past and expected a similar experience. What a disappointment this hotel was. The blankets looked like they were about 20 years old and my wife wanted to check out when we walked in. I carefully removed the blankets and put them on top of the wardrobe closet in the room. We wiped down the sink, toilet, phone, cable control and door handles with antibacterial wipes she had brought and were feeling good about the room. Then my wife went in to take a shower and found a dirty washcloth that was left behind on the shower rod. Needless to say, that didn't make for a great night and the next day we checked out. I wish I had read the reviews before we went, but it was near the Ringling Museum and the location and price were perfect. As one reviewer said, they are trying, but they have a long way to go.
- Comfort Inn Sarasota
