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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
Address:
5730 Gantt Road
(off Clark and I-75)
Sarasota, FL 34233
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“Nice hotel but watch the rates”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Sarasota I-75

2 of 5 stars
MK, UK
Mar 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The property is maintained to a good standard and our room was very clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and courteous.
Breakfast comprised the usual items including DIY waffles but also included the added bonus of scrambled egg, bacon and sausage, so quite comprehensive. The hotel is well located close to the I75 on Clark Rd and about a 15 minute drive to Siesta beach.
We had booked direct with the hotel for 2 nights at $109/night plus taxes etc and felt somewhat cheated when charged $169/night plus taxes for a necessary 2 night extension, the time restriction of other commitments prevented us moving elsewhere. We probably will not use this property again in the light of this experience.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — cleanliness
    • Disliked — rate hike during stay
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
zortec's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 65+
Member since: March 15, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Nice hotel except for smell”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Sarasota I-75

Nov 5, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Hotel is confusing to get into from the main road. Place looks good but when we opened the door to our room there was a smell we could not identify. After being in the room awhile you adjust and kind of forget it until you leave the room and return again. I think the smell may have been floral, maybe something they used to clean. Bathroom was smaller than the usual for this chain. Had a computer in the lobby for guests to use. Breakfast had hot (eggs, bacon, sausage, wafles) and the standard cold items.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Disliked — Smell in room
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Cawowyn's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 10, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
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“Nice hotel, horrible smell”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Sarasota I-75

Nov 4, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Have stayed here a couple of times over the summer, and while usually I have great experiences at these hotels, this one wasn't as good. Both times I stayed the musty mildew odor was VERY prominent. It almost knocks you down and makes you sick when you walk in the room. Also the carpet is dirty and will get your socks/feet pretty filthy. It's a newer hotel though, and in a pretty good location right off I-75. I'll probably look for somewhere else to stay next time though.

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ParkerFly's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 04, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Great Place”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Sarasota I-75

4 of 5 stars
Chicago
Oct 27, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The Country Inn and Suites in Sarasota, FL is a great place to stay. The rooms were comfortable with two beds, a mini fridge, and microwave. It either is a new hotel or was recently remodeled. The barthrooms are large and well equipped. The free breakfast is also well done. It features a waffle making station, yogurt, cereal, eggs, bacon, a variety of breads, fruit, coffee, juice, and milk.
My only complaint was that our room seemed slightly damp but I think that it was due to the humid Florida weather.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Excellent breakfast.
    • Disliked — Damp feeling in room
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BTL180's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 13, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“An overall good stay”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Sarasota I-75

Aug 31, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We did not have a musty odor in our room, but a slight urine smell when we first entered. It seemed to be less noticeable after we turned the A/C colder. I am thinking maybe the smells overall may be from the fact that they allow pets. They probably have to do a lot of cleaning up after them. We did see several dogs of all sizes while we were there.

The room was basically clean; however there was a kleenex
between the bed and bedside table when we arrrived and it was still there when we left. They could be a little more meticulous.

The breakfast was good, but the area is very crowded and noisy.

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sheilaj's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
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5730 Gantt Road, (off Clark and I-75), Sarasota, FL 34233