Regency Inn & Suites

Stayed here one night on trip to Sarasota. The place is nothing fancy but surprisingly modern in the room and reception area. Not the best location however and nothing really close by. There were some very shady people walking around especially at the convenience store next door. Overall still worked fine but way overpriced for what this place is. About 25 minute drive to the beach so keep that in mind.

Room was very clean and comfortable, personnel very friendly, and the place was everything you could ask for. If every value hotel/​motel was like this, we wouldn’t need these reviews. Stayed with family, including a teen and pre-​teen, while visiting a nearby college.
I love this place, and will always stay here when in town.

Second time staying here, and it seems to only get better. This trip, I have a full kitchen with granite countertops (wah?), and giant living room. I can’t figure out why this place is so cheap.
Super clean, newly renovated, just great.

Not bad. It’s the season, so a room (suite– sitting area and kitchen with extra tv) is $ 129 which would be high otherwise. It looks a little rough on the outside but our room has been recently refurbished and was neat and very clean, freshly painted and with new appliances and fixtures. Beds are comfortable but small for 2 people. Though on US 41, it was quiet (bedroom is behind the sitting room so is extra quiet).

While this isn’t really a five star hotel, (come on, I only paid $ 60/night)It is clean and the staff is A plus! The décor was very sparse (I think it is the only place I have ever stayed with NOTHING on the walls, no curtains on windows –there were blinds) and plain. Old stove and Frig but again, clean. No bugs. Location is not great but I certainly did not feel unsafe. Everyone on the staff there that I dealt with was super friendly and helpful. In summary, if you need a budget priced stay in the area, this is a great choice.

Diamond in the rough!
I checked in on a Monday evening and it was one of the easiest check in’s I ever had to do. Approaching the hotel and pulling into the driveway I shook my head saying to myself, «What am I getting myself into?» The hotel is located on an old stretch of Tamiami Trail, but once you realize that most of the hotels and buildings in that area were built during the 60’s and 70’s, you can actually begin to appreciate the upgrades and modernization that this Motel has undergone. The new paint and color scheme, the security cameras outdoors, the free Wifi for Motel guests so you can stay connected, the updated bathrooms, and the overall cleanliness of the room.
I checked into a king bed suite, the AC was ice cold in the room, the bed was a little hard, but surprisingly did not mess up my sleep. There was two TV’s in the room, but mine did not feature the LCD TV’s. The refrigerator was full sized, as well as the microwave. But the 4 burner stove was a little small. I just stored soda, water and fruit in the fridge, and ate at several of the local restaurants within walking distance. The Chinese restaurant across the street has a great General Tso’s chicken. There is also a convenience store next door, and a Walgreens and CVS a couple blocks away.
There were no bugs in the room, and housekeeping cleaned and took out the trash daily. The Management and family was great to deal with and talk to, but the hired help was not as willing to assist with any issues.
I will chose this Motel my next trip back to Sarasota, it was comfortable, and quiet, plus family friendly. Also it was priced right. There are other lower priced Motels in the area, but my experience with them are that they are roach hotels. I was so relieved that this one wasn’t and was very clean.
I’m a bike rider and the manager suggested several safe places to ride, and take pictures. My only real negative was the Wifi needed to be reset a couple of times, and the week I was there, the parking lot was being re-​sealed (it had a strong Tar odor).