Quality Inn & Suites

Mount Dora does a nice job on their little 4^th of July celebration.
A real «My Hometown» kinda thing they got going on there, so it’s no surprise lotsa folks trek out to experience their «Olde Fashioned 4^th» year after year.
When I was calling around for a place to crash on Independence Day’s night, I had to settle for this little motel located about 10 minutes away from Mount Dora’s main drag.
Booked a king bed room with sofa sleeper for $ 83.00 after tax. Room came with a mini fridge, flat screen tv and a microwave in it as well.
Listen, for 80 bucks offa the highway, I’m not expecting the Ritz Carlton, you know?
I got pretty much exactly what I was hoping to find: a nice, safe place to stow my gear while we were down at the celebration and a bed that didn’t totally creep/​gross me out to sleep in afterwards.
There’s also a Froggers right next door for drinks and grub so that was convenient.
Pros:
I mentioned the fridge, that was unexpected.
Decent pool
Two nice, little gazebos located just offa their small lake for reading/​chilling
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi (that actually connected without a hitch, also unexpected)
Comfy bed
Cold A/​C
Friendly and accommodating staff
Cons:
Cigarette holes in the comforter (which for me was no worries really – always chuck those on the floor first thing anyways)
Splattered stains on the dusty lamp shades
Musty smell upon check-​in (granted it’s an old motel, so we just cranked the A/​C and opened the door. It aired out quite nicely).
Towels looked a bit suspect in the cleanliness department.
Like I said, this is a «You get what you pay for» type of place.
You want 5 stars?
Keep movin.
You want a decent place to lay your head before continuing on to your destination?
I would have no problem giving this place my endorsement after spending a comfortable night there myself.