About Clarion Inn Ormond Beach at Destination Daytona
Situated just off Interstate 95 and US Route 1 beside Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson dealership, smoke-free Howard Johnson Ormond Beach at Destination Daytona offers affordable hotel accommodation with free Wi-Fi throughout and ample free parking.
Modest air-conditioned rooms boast an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, cable TV, ironing facilities, coffee-maker and a safe. Selected rooms include microwaves, fridges and balconies. Spacious suites add living areas and kitchens.
Facilities comprise a cash machine, meeting space, business center, outdoor swimming pool, elevators and a convenience store. Pets are allowed and children can stay free.
A free continental breakfast is served and there’s an on-site restaurant open for lunch and dinner plus several eateries nearby.
Howard Johnson Ormond Beach at Destination Daytona is about ten minutes’ drive from Atlantic Ocean beaches and downtown Ormond Beach. Daytona International Speedway is about 13 miles away. Daytona Beach International Airport is about 15 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Praise for clean and comfy rooms
Travelers generally liked the smoke-free rooms and felt they were well-equipped with features including fridges, microwaves, tea and coffee-making facilities and kitchens. Plenty of visitors described the rooms as well-cleaned. Budget-conscious guests appreciated perks like the complimentary parking and free continental breakfast, although some diners said the choice was minimal. There was also frequent praise for the comfy beds.
positive:
Handy roadside location
This hotel's roadside position just off the intersection of Interstate 95 and US Route 1 reportedly offered easy access to local attractions, shopping malls, airports, golf courses, nature reserves and beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches at Ormond Beach. Motorcycle enthusiasts were in their element as they were beside a major Harley-Davidson showroom. Motorsports aficionados also welcomed being within striking distance of the famous Dayton International Speedway race track, about 13 miles away. Another bonus was the proximity of gas stations and eateries including an on-site barbecue restaurant open for lunch and dinner.
positive:
Pleasant personnel
Many reviewers said they experienced good customer service, often calling employees helpful, friendly and professional. However, a few critics claimed they faced booking mix-ups on arrival.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Cleanliness and maintenance issues
Although plenty of reviewers were more than satisfied with maintenance standards at Howard Johnson Ormond Beach at Destination Daytona, some critics disagreed. There were occasional claims of weak water pressure, dated decor and tired-looking furniture in some rooms. Cleanliness issues were also reported including trash leftover from previous occupants and dust.
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Obstacles to sleep
Some light sleepers claimed curtains in certain rooms did little to exclude external light at night. A few critics also claimed they encountered pet smells or musty odors.
negative:
Reports of patchy free Wi-Fi
The free Wi-Fi network was welcomed by guests, although some users claimed the network occasionally offered poor speeds or a weak signal.