Daytona Beach Shores Hotel

The Lexington Inn & Suites faces the shores of Daytona Beach and is a six-floor property for travelers looking for beach proximity on a budget. A painting of the hotel hangs behind the small front desk in the lobby that has a generic look, with white tile floors, a classic lounge with a brown leather couch, and chilled water for guests. Some details are dated, like the dark patterned carpeting in the hallways. There are two elevators that take guests to rooms with outdoor hallways. The atmosphere at the pool and breakfast room can be crowded and noisy, especially during Spring Break. The pet-friendly policy means it’s not uncommon to see guests -- typically a mix of families and couples -- walking with their dogs through the common areas, which may not suit allergy sufferers. Guests here are mostly families and couples. 

This is a fairly quiet hotel located right on Daytona Beach. The Daytona Boardwalk, Ocean Walk Shoppes, and Daytona Beach Bandshell are 10 minutes away by car. There are a few shops and restaurants nearby -- including a pizzeria across the street -- and a golf-cart/bicycle rental store as well. Daytona Beach International Airport and the Daytona International Speedway are a 15- to 20-minute car trip. Orlando area theme parks like SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort, and Universal Orlando are reachable in about 90 minutes by car. 

Understated, classic furnishings (think: dark wooden furniture and earth-tone textiles) don’t wow, but they’re comfortable and clean. There is an abundance of patterns in rooms, from the striped brown carpets to upholstered chairs at small tables and bed runners while dark statement headboards look modern over white-linened beds. Many rooms have ocean views from balconies, though some views face the parking lot. Framed black-and-white pictures of local scenes hang on the dark cream or white walls. All rooms feature microwaves and mini-fridges plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with HBO, irons, and coffeemakers. Higher category rooms have sofa beds, and Efficiency Rooms and One-Bedroom Suites have kitchenettes with two-burner stovetops and full refrigerators. Standard, modern bathrooms have marble counters and shower/tub combos. Pets are allowed in rooms -- a plus for pet owners -- and smoking rooms can be requested. 

The most popular feature at this hotel is the outdoor pool and kiddy pool that overlook the beach, with orange lounge chairs and covered patio tables on the clay tile deck. The sand is accessible from the rear of the hotel via a staircase with a shower. There’s a game room that offers arcade machines to keep kids occupied and the hotel has beverage and snack vending machines. Wi-Fi, newspapers, and limited parking in an uncovered lot are free, though parking is on a limited first come, first served basis. Breakfast, which is served in a casual dining room that has flat-screen TVs, is free and includes a waffle maker and other hot or continental options, though service can get hectic. Meetings of up to 75 people can be accommodated in a conference room, and there's a computer station with a printer. The hotel also has a laundry room with coin-operated machines.