Homewood Suites, Clearwater FL - September 16

Rating - 9.0

This is a GREAT VALUE for a business traveler. Arrived around 7 pm last night and while dinner and breakfast are included in the room cost, there was no chicken left. However, the keg was still operational and we had a few (maybe 4 or 5) beers while watching ESPN. Everyone there for "happy hour" was enjoying themselves and it was great atmosphere.

My biggest complaint had been the outdated equipment in the exercise room, and after having a few beers to wind down I looked in just to check it out....and was blown away because all of the equipment was NEW----and had the tvs built in to each. No real free weights, but 2 treadmills and 2 ellipticals do the trick.

I had a great room, 241, at the end of the hall and quiet. Bathroom is dated, but bed and sitting area are nice. Only complaint would be a small table that served as a desk right by the door -- not a good spot for doing business.

Breakfast in the morning was EXCELLENT - bagels, sausage patties, egg patties, cheese (nice sandwich), cereal, and biscuits and gravy -- I definitely didn't need that but it was awesome.

The people who work here are very warm and friendly and it was a GREAT STAY!!!!

Total - $116.10 for the room + 13.94 tax = $130.04**

**unbelievable value since dinner/beers and breakfast are included