Regency Inn & Suites

United States , Sarasota Area - FL
SARASOTA, 4200 N Tamiami Trail
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100 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Michael

Got what I paid for, kinda meh room, clean property, very friendly staff, reasonable wifi speed.

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

John

This place needs to come down. So old with NOTHING updated, maintained or repaired. Low price does not make it worth it. Go elsewhere!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Reena

It was a decent place but the front desk was extremely helpful. Megan was really sweet and attended promptly to my request regarding the room. She was respectful and ensured that I had a pleasant stay. I appreciated that very much. Thank you Megan and the team.

Self

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Ernesto

Good price. That’s about it. I would spend the extra money towards a decent hotel. Bathtub was stained and dirty so we didn’t even shower. Room smell like smoke. Broken furniture. I didn’t trust the bed so I only laid on top of it.

Pet

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Ahsanur

Worst kind of hygiene

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Verified traveler

This place is disgusting. The ceiling was rusty and moldy all the way around the perimeter. Ceiling tiles won’t even in properly. The tub was stained and the tub surface wasn’t flat. There was a lump in the middle of the tub. The floor in the bathroom was disgusting. There are cracks and damage all over the place. The only thing nice about this place in the rooms was the floor. The AC cannot be adjusted. And there are not hairdryers or coffee makers in the rooms as you show listed on the site. I will never stay this place again.

Pet

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Carol

Before I stayed here I had deluded myself into thinking that I just need a safe and quiet place to lay my head and that nothing else matters so much. This place made me re-assess my priorities. It was the kind of run down that one imagines one might find in an impoverished section of a third world country. The first room reeked so bad of cigarette smoke my lungs started to hurt after a while. I requested a different room and the new room didn't smell of smoke, but it was even more dilapidated than the first - water stained ceiling, peeling paint, chipped everything, ... The one bright spot was the woman at the front desk. Her professionalism, friendliness, and willingness to help were on par with what I would expect from a luxury hotel. She handled every interaction with grace and courtesy. I couldn't understand what someone like her was doing working in a place like this.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Shari

Everything was very good. The only thing there could have been something to make the tub less slippery.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Esam

The place is so old. There are stains in the microwave as well as in the small fridge. Guests are smoking besides the rooms.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

deyondre

Great

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Tezera

Room was clean, no parking problem, no remotes control for the TV. You get for what you paid.

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Kenneth

Out normal person who was at the front was not working. Unfortunately for us the replacement had little to no customer service skills. Probably nepotism in action as he was smug
It bothered me enough to take my business elsewhere
Customer service was all they had. Hope he is not allowed to work front desk in future as he is bad for their businesses bottom line

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2026

Efrain

There were repairs made to the wall inside the room. Plaster was all over the wall and carpet. The bathroom had clean towels, but the tub was not clean. Used soap and hair still in the tub, on the shower wall and floor beside the toilet. Even saw a large bed bug crawling on the pillow on the bed.

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Cheryl

Desk staff friendly. Easy check in, 11:30pm. Room undesirable- had to move the bed/ mattress to plug in lamps, remote didn't work for tv, hairdryer didn't work, tub had rusty spots, curtain over windows on bad shape and not fully hung, some celling panels look like they'll fall down, no security chain on the door, could feel springs or coils in the mattress on the edges. Do not recommend this hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Jennifer

Room was clean ac worked great housekeeping were on point and friendly front desk was helpful

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Kenneth

Megan (or Meaghan) sorry is the actual beacon of light at this **** sandwich. But u can’t beat the price

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Pierre

Place looked abandoned rooms were filthy don’t stay here place needs to be shut down

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

paola

Very good experience

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Shana

It was okay and provided a good place to sleep for the night.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Angel

The room smelled like cigarette

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Patrick

What i didn't like was the pictures didn't represent what the building really looked

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Tywanda Maddox

Staffing is amazing Megan is the best staff you have and them John also is amazing.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Margarite

Meagan is the greatest. She is the go to person for everything.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Brett

There are basic hotels and then there is the Regency. The property is rundown and barely maintained. The tone was set as I pulled up to the property and the lighted sign on the building was flickering. The main lobby smelled of weed. The common areas look like they haven’t been painted in years. Inside the room there were patches on the drywall that were not painted. There were only 2 working outlets and there was grout missing all over the bathroom. I don’t know which room they took the pictures of for the website but I was definitely not staying in that room. There also were large gaps in the curtains that allowed the obnoxiously bright streetlights to shine into the room

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Richard

Bed was clean, room not so much. Parking was good. Very nice staff at check in. The bed was comfortable and the premises were quiet. Cleanliness and condition of the property need help but the price was right, so you get what you pay for.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Andrew

Clean room. Parking was fine. Easy check in. AC was nice. Price point is good. The property is just...old and worn and clearly has seen its best days behind it. It just gives off a terrible first impression.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Ana

Its very cheap , just to stay one night If you don’t have money.
I’m a little be scary.
To old and bad maintenance

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Demetrius

Very comfortable, and clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Shelia

Very clean room. Sheets bathroom. Floors

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Kareen

Parking

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Susan

From front desk to Joe in maintenance & Dora in housekeeping (we loved her), stayed in other places...this one is in great location. Thanks all!

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Cheryl

Parking was easy. AC was good. No amenities. Bathtub not clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Henry

Good hotel for the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

John

Very good for the money. No frills place.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Demetrius

Clean spacious room

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

david

The room was basically clean and comfortable. The property was rundown and needs major renovations.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Richard

This was the 4th time i have stayed there. My room didn't have a place to hang cloths. Bath room didn't have a place for towels. The safety latch was missing from door.
Iwould stay there agin but would ask for a different room.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

erik

The outside may not appear impressive, but it actually is. Its just old, but the possibilities atr endless .
The room was WONDERFUL. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Jamira

Staff are very friendly.

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

James

Air conditioner works great!! Excellent water pressure and hot water in showers. Cool mirror on ceiling. 🤔

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Peter

Room cleanliness very dirty , shower filthy, toilet wobbly and sink faucet had a leak could not stop leaking. Although it was marketed as non-smoking room , the cigarette odor was present.
The door dead bolt broken off and door looked like had been prayed out. night felt very creepy and uncomfortable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2026

Paul

It was a no frills place to sleep for a night.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

Everton marcio

It you looking for a dirt and dangerous place this is right for you, smelled cigarettes and if you have allergies stay away from it its too dirty every single item inside was damaged, if you thinking about staying here better sleep in you car you will be more comfortable , me and my wife had a 2 day reservation and couldn’t stay a whole night ,also there’s lot of mold ,someone should call the health department on it

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

karen

Everything and everyone was great I wouldn't change a thing

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Samuel

We checked in. Withing 10 minutes we checked backed out and demanded a full refund. The place was run down, filthy and very poor accommodation

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Erick

None of the lamps worked, dirty carpet. Overall unacceptable accommodations for a traveler on business away from home.

Self

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Yevgeniy

As far as Staff is wonderful, the room need!! I would say full renovation!
It’s seams like staff cleaning the room, but all overused and looks 50 years old.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Lav

For the price, room was okay.

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Demetrius

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

David

Safe and easy. Budget prices

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Frances K

The room was spacious and the king bed comfortable. The
staff was especially helpful. And having coffee available all
the time was great. I would stay here again.

FKSmith, Orange Park ,FL.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Rasagnya Reddy

Clean room

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

Don

hair on bathroom floor, comforter seemed ancient, room in poor condition, no bottled water in the room, desk broken.

Self

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Charlotte

We were shocked and disappointed at the overall condition of the facility! The room smelled like smoke and my 2 daughters with asthma had trouble breathing. Unfortunately, other facilities in the area were also booked solid.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kenneth

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kenneth

Average place. Above average staff

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Chandramouli

The rooms had smoky smell and not clean. The staff was very good though.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Katherine

The only good about this property was Megan, she was very nice. The room wasn’t well clean, there were hairs on the bathroom shower, it’s an old place that haven’t had a renovation in a long time. The photos on the app aren’t nothing like the place.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Shira

It's a cheap motel. Not clean or modern but it had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly too

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

David

Do not believe the fake 10/10 reviews. Read through the 2/10 reviews. They are spot on. The room was disgusting. Filthy bathroom, filthy bathtub, huge blood stain on the mattress under the mattress pad, food on the floor between the bed and the nightstand. We didn’t even takeoff our jackets, we got out of there immediately and drove 2 1/2 hours home. I will never believe Expedia ratings again, without digging in to individual reviews. So many red flags at check-in: A very thorough review of the rules, had a television red light District Motel feel to it. The outside looks like a scene from a horror movie. Expedia is trying to get a refund which I think is unlikely, based on the other feedback. I just wish Expedia would remove the fake reviews so tired travelers understand what a horror show this hotel is. Be warned! Do not stay here!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

eryn

This place does NOT look like the pictures. Pulling into the parking lot and you'll see run down signage, blinking signs, and even some flickering lights. Check in was quick, easy, and friendly. Now onto the room.... lordy where do i start? This place is sooooooo outdated and is in desperate need, for not even just upgrades, but PROPER maintenance. The ceiling tiles were gross looking and some looked like they'd fall out. One electrical socket didnt have a cover (I would assume that shouldn't be like that for safety). One socket didnt work at all. There was a tissue stuffed into a possible hole in the ceiling. The Side table lamp was broken. The towel rack in bathroom was rusted quite a bit. Bed was ok... had clean sheets. I asked for an extra towel and wash clothes. Front desk said that they didnt have anymore but they would get some and bring them to my room within 10-15 minutes... got them almost 1.5 hours later (after 11 pm. Luckily, i hadnt fallen asleep yet). No phone in the room to contact front desk. Had I been able to get a refund, I would have and went elsewhere. Don't get me wrong. I'm not looking for immaculate and completely updated esthetics, but this was a bit ridiculous. Definitely won't be staying there ever again. Sorry.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Cindy

No amenities worth mentioning. No clock. No phone. The room needed vacuuming. The curtains were falling down in several places. No guide for TV channels though they did bring me a paper list when they saw my review on another website. The staff was pleasant and kind during check-in.

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Amy

This hotel is very run down and room was quite dirty. Would not stay again. The staff was nice.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Bill

We were unhappy with the condition of the bathroom, tub, sink, and counter, all in desperate need of replacing. Also, no closets or clothing racks to hang our clothes. Beds were comfortable, staff, very friendly and helpful... also apological for the condition of our room.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Fraidoon

The bed was not good bathroom was not good the table was broken

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Nancy

My experience “staying” at the Regency Inn in Richmond was so bad it bordered on disturbing. First let me say, the staff was friendly and reasonably professional.

But the room was perhaps the most appalling room I’ve ever had the misfortune to step into, to say nothing of a hotel room that I had already been charged for.

The first thing to hit was the sickly sweet smell of cleaner that was clearly covering up a very, very bad odor. I stopped breathing through my nose within a minute or so of being in the room. The second thing was the squish as I stepped onto the carpet. The third thing was the sagging and stained acoustic ceiling tiles.

After that it was just one bad thing after another: the battered furniture, the deeply stained carpet and armchair, the lamps with non-working bulbs, the stained bathtub, the rusty fixtures.

Even though I was exhausted from a long drive from Florida, there was no question of spending another minute in that room. The staff said there were no other rooms available and that that room was representative of the others. I left immediately, needing to put many miles between me and that disturbing room.

Needless to say, the photos in the listing looking NOTHING like the actual room I was assigned. The photos I’m attaching don’t even fully convey what the room actually looked like. I have no idea how this establishment managed to acquire the positive reviews.

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Jack

The building is in terrible condition for the price I paid. No amenities. Some guy in an electric wheelchair and cigarette banging on my door at 10am asking me if I was staying. Terrible. Do not book here.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

William

Welcoming to pets but older furnishings. Seemed like it was nice 15 years ago. Shower needed renovation. The staff was excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Don

Desk staff was nice and helpful getting me checked in and fixing my room key card when it didn’t work. They were great. Just being honest - overall, the room I had was pretty run-down. I didn’t even want to sit in the chair. That being said, I saw no bugs and nothing dangerous so it was fine for 1 night.

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

SuEllen

Hotel looks like it is primarily catering to an itinerant population, with obvious long-term residents taking most rooms. It was challenging to get an “accessible” room, even when I had requested one in advance. First I was given a third floor room (no elevator), then one that required me to park on the opposite side of the hotel and walk around, because the room was only accessible by stairs on the side of the hotel closest to it. Walking around on that level, I had to navigate an electric car charger coming out of a room and an electric bike parked on the sidewalk. The rooms are very shabby, with broken counters and tiles, layers of grout and adhesive barely holding things together, and when I got to my room, it had not been cleaned and had used towels and trash strewn everywhere. When I called the front desk to complain, the clerk seemed to have trouble understanding what I needed (cleaning and towels), and when housekeeping finally showed up, she had no idea why she was there. At least she did a decent job cleaning and totally stripped the one bed I slept in (she did not replace the bedspread on the other bed, just shook the dirt off it.) The room also smelled like old grease and heavy spices. This is the second time I’ve stayed here because it is so close to the event venue I was going to, but I think this is the last time I will be doing this.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

marquita

A old hotel but loved the Jacuzzi tub

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Georgu K

Rooms are poorly maintained.
Furnitures are broken and are from old furnitures thrown from some Hilton hotel.
Don't have an Iron box, please carry one if you need one during the stay.
No kettles to even prepare coffee in the morning.
Floors makes your feet dirty. Bathroom has no hooks to hang your cloths. There are no hangers in the room. The photos are fake, doesn't look like it at all. You will get a much better experience for this price somewhere else

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Susan

This was the nastiest place ever. Checked in, and checked immediately out after going in the room. It stunk like crazy. A bunch of sketchy people were hanging out ruining up and down the hall. We had to last minute pay a crazy rate elsewhere because there we're not a lot of places with rooms left, due to some events that weekend. No refund because we checked in later than the 3:00pm check in time. $900.00 for a 2 night stay in Richmond.

Pet

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Tammy

Staff was helpful and understanding. Hotel was very run down. Had a terrible smell; hole in walls and sinks badly rusted. Had good reviews online. I’m guessing they were false reviews. We did not stay and ask for refund immediately.

Pet

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

ryan

Dirty and gross

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

Sara

Sketchy area, hotel looks run down. Worst of all, we flipped sheets to check the beds and find blood on the mattress. No refund, plus having to pay for a second hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Todd

First room was disgusting, definitely wasn't cleaned, so they moved me to a clean better room, neither refrigerator worked and sink was leaking.
Staff was helpful in accommodating my stay. Cleaning staff im not sure about

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Scott

Megan at the front desk was awesome.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Florence

Property is old and not in the best condition. It was clean but dingy. The beds were soft but squeaky and dipped towards the middle. Hot water ran out during shower. Wifi was very spotty/slow. Front desk staff was friendly.

Family

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Lynn

No trash can in the room, microwave and fridge, but no coffee, NO PHONE

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Andrew

The room was comfortable and met my needs.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

Jc Renz

Staff were accommodating. Bathroom looks outdated with paints peeling off. WiFi was slow. Probably can use an upgrade with the TV or at least get cable on it. Room looked clean but there were stains on the carpet. Pretty much just a room to sleep in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Richard

Yes

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Adrien Benjamin

It’s impossible to stay in this hotel, is very dirty, we arrive with our children, and the where very scared, the place is dangerous, discouraging. I can’t understand how this hotel is open, is the worst place in the town.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

karen

clean room and quiet

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

marquita

The room needs a major upgrade but liked the jacuzzi tub. The blow dryer didn’t work either.

Friends

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Marian

BEWARE – the photos are seriously misleading. The carpet was peeling up, the sink was damaged, the mirror backing was coming off, and the whole room smelled damp. The bathtub was so dirty I wouldn’t wash my dog in it. The bedsheets were stained (at least I hope they were stains and not just dirt… yikes). And more. I took real photos and hope the app lets me upload them. There is absolutely no way this is an 8-rated hotel. I genuinely don’t understand how anyone could give this place a 10 — it was bad. The only positive was the really friendly guy at check-in, though a staff member knocked on my door in the morning asking me to check out earlier than what my confirmation email said. Fine. I left and won’t be back. You’ve been warned.

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Jymme Sue

The pictures are a total misrepresentation of the actual hotel. When I confronted the owner and showed the pictures, they laughed and said, “that’s how we make money”. Well I want a full refund!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Wesley

No complaints ….. Great atmosphere, energy and Staff ….. Definitely worth the stay ….. Will definitely return and recommend …..

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Wesley

Great

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Wesley

Good ….. no complaints …..

2/10

Poor

11 Feb 2026

Christopher

Staff was excellent, but this is an old, ruin of a hotel! Looked at several rooms. All had patched walls, dirty grout, ancient furniture, and a run down look! When we turned down the bed there was insect frazz and egg casings! Stayed elsewhere!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Gale

Friendly & helpful staff. Conveniently located.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

Lisa

Pick another hotel

Business Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Michael

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Michael

Yes

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Dana

The front desk was nice. I was disappointed with the room, looks older than the posted photos, does need renovation. The worst part was the weed/cigarette smell which I think is already stuck in the mattress, beddings and couch. I got it cheap so I probably shouldn't be expecting much. But I feel like the photos listed should be updated with the real condition of the rooms at the moment.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2026

Leza

Very dirty I didn’t like the bathroom I couldn’t even take a shower in there the WiFi sucks

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Michael

Yes the staff is awesome

Self

4/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Michael

Hotel staff was excellent. The room was in the middle of and/or in desperate need of repairs, particularly in the bathroom, specifically the tub/shower. Several towels rods missing. No place in the room to hang any clothes.

Business