Exceptional

Great Stay, Wonderful Staff, Nice...

Liked: From the moment we walked in and was greeted by the two ladies at the front desk, we were impressed. They were both kind and personable. We felt very welcomed. Out room was neat, on the first floor. We were able to walk out of our room to the pool which was cool. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Disliked: There was a slight smoking smell in out room and when we left, we noticed out clothes smelt a bit like cigarette smoke but they did a good job at making the room smell better.

Very clean place. Friendly staff.

Liked: The breakfast was great. We stayed two nights, so we had breakfast two mornings. Different items each day. It was a short drive to the beach and many restaurants. Nice location.
Disliked: Nothing.

Exceptional

Liked: everything was great!

Everything about the Holiday Express...

Very good

Exceptional

Liked: Unfortunately the "booking.com" site was WRONG and this hotel did not allow pets. When I arrived and tried to check in and was notified of the "no pet" policy, I had to cancel the booking. The front desk staff were SO kind and helpful even when it was clear I would not be staying at the hotel. Time was already nearly 530pm and now I needed to surf the web again to find a suitable hotel allowing pets. The front desk staff looked online for me since I was not familiar with the area and found 3-4 nearby properties they thought might work for me and were in decent areas safe for myself and my mom. The front desk staff did mention the "booking.com" site often gets their property info wrong and guests are surprised when they come to check in that something advertised on the booking site actually is not available at this property. Kudos to the kindness of the Holiday Inn Bradenton staff!!
Disliked: despite what the booking.com site says, this Holiday Inn has a no pets policy.

Decent enough but would have...

Liked: Quite good location
Disliked: Lights in suite room poor, felt like the cleaning was just what was necessary pool closed

Exceptional

Disliked: The homeless people all in the parking lot. Also when getting there, a man was preaching over the garbage can and then began to sing to self and was acting crazy.