http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/hid33534 TravelPost.com - Hotel reviews, information, and rates from thousands of websites http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r573450 Stayed last June 2008 for 1 week. Lived up to its 4 star rating. Very clean and staff very helpful. Only issue we faced was the poor kid workng the poolside bar and grill was left all alone on a busy day. We spoke with the manager and they comped a couple breakfast for us.On line now to book another week for June 2009. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r573450 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r573451 We were very happy with the hotel accomodations. Our room was ready when we arrived, clean and welcoming. All of the staff were courtious and helpful. The housekeeping staff was excellent. The only thing we were not happy with in our room was the size of the bathroom, no room at all for getting ready. Access to the beach, and ocean view were beautiful! We enjoyed our stay at the Plaza and hope to return for our next trip to Florida. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r573451 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180587 The location at the ocean.Water leaks in the roof, really old interior, moldy smell.“We stayed in the 14th floor and water was leaking in from the roof. The carpet smelled already really moldy. We were glad when we left the hotel.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180587 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180588 Beds.The room was not cleaned & there was a light out in the bedroom.“They were very helpful & polite, I don't think patio furniture belonged inside the room even though there was a storm.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180588 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180589 The hotel was beautiful and elegant yet casual enough to be comfortable.I expected the pool to be much cleaner. The water was fairly cloudy.“The hotel was clean and comfortable with very friendly staff. It is located within walking distance (by beach or street) to shopping, dining, drug stores, just about anything you could need. We stayed with a three year old and had a great time between the pool and the beach. We would recommend this hotel to anyone.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180589 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180590 Beach location.Nothing.“This was my second visit to this hotel, loved the ocean front room and sitting on the balcony watching the dolphins and activities on the beach.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180590 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180591 Our room was ready at 11 AM.The hotel was noisy, parking cost extra, the spots were narrow and pool cloudy.“We were very warmly greeted and given a room on the 14th floor at 11 AM. Since the hotel was not crowded we did not have any problems with the elevators as others had mentioned. The hotel did not seem like a 4 star, amenities were not exciting and we were not even given more shampoo on the second day. The ice machine on our floor did not work and we could hear street noise even though we were on the 14th floor. I think if it was a busy time at Daytona the noise would have been intolerable. Another minus was the AC was very loud and awoke us every time it came on.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r1180591 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r381676 Yes, the lobby is a nice draw. What the hotel forgets to mention is that part of the lobby is not used by guests. Our beds were like rocks. We changed rooms the next day and I guess we upset them because they gave us a room on a floor that was in disrepair and there was mold on the walls of the room as well as around the tub and all over the shower curtain. The air conditioner units in the rooms are very loud. If you can manage to fall asleep on the slabs of granite they call beds, the air conditioner will surely wake you up when it kicks on. And believe me when I say the thing NEVER stops running. There was an $8.00 a day parking charge that was not mentioned at reservation but surely was mentioned at check in. The parking spaces are tight. Someone opened their door into our car and dented it. The bellhop watched us struggle with our luggage and did not offer to lend a hand. The restaurant is very over priced - $29.00 for a steak? The bar/pool area was very loud and so crowded we could not swim. The drinks were lousy. They charged $18.00 for a "bucket" of beer - 4 beers in a plastic container. Oh, and the breakfast buffet that is advertised is non-existant. It only happens when the occupancy is high, which I guess is not very often. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r381676 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r381432 We moved to this hotel after a bad experience at the neighboring hotel the Plaza Ocean Hotel (they are affiliated). We upgraded to a Ocean view Suite and also a regular room because we are a family of 6 with an infant. We were very satisfied with the Ocean view room and we also used the spa and were satisfied. Another great things about the hotel is that you cannot park cars on the beach starting right by the hotel. At the Plaza Ocean Hotel cars ARE allowed. In general we were not pleased with the Daytona Beach Area so we probably will not go back. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r381432 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r379501 Within 5 minutes two separate phone calls got "only suites available" and "plenty of rooms available." Based on reviews we would definitely NOT picked this property, but our friends already had reservations for a long weekend at the beach. At the rime of reservation and at check in we asked for our two rooms be located as close as possible to our friends. Great job - my wife and I on the 8th floor, our kids on the 4th, and our friends on the 7th on the other side of the hotel! The desk "gentleman" just gave me a blank look and handed me the keys in spite of my inquiries. Big "No coolers on pool deck" sign. I guess coolers mean beach bags, shopping bags, purses, etc by the way the pool bar manager kept patrolling the pool area demanding to know what was in anything he couldn't see in. An obvious hotel employee was sitting at a table using his cell phone to report "suspicious" people. We watched him looking around, make a call, and out would come the bar guy! Pretty bad way to capture business. Prices for anything at the bar and grill very high...checked out the resturant menu - ridiculous prices for what they offered - wife by this time too ticked off to consider their spa. Had already made up my mind after one night at this place but the best was yet to come. Went to the parking garage (8.00 per night that they didn't mention - must have been very fine print when checking in but large print on the hotel bill) to load the luggage when I noticed the driver side window smashed and my GPS missing. Did I mention they have parking security? Or that there were three cars that same night broken into? Front desk did their best to not be helpful. A maintenance person was sent to have me fill out some forms. They were not for me, but for the hotel file. Had to ask three times for the police to be called. Hotel manager would not return any phone calls despite being called all day and messages left. They did allow me to keep one room past check out while the window was being replaced. Gee! What service. Never again Daytona and will sleep in the gutter before I go back here. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Plaza_Resort_Spa/r379501