Where do we start... We stayed at the Baymont for The Daytona Coke Zero 400 on 24 August 2024. The hotel is around 25 - 30 minutes walk from the speedway. At the time of our stay, the check-in area is the only part of the hotel that has been renovated. As we were checking in, another guest came in and refused the room and found alternative accommodation. The pool area was closed (not sure why), the outside door to our block was unsecured, the air conditioner in the common area hallway was broken and the covers off the unit. We walked into our room and it smelled of cigarette smoke, with cigarette butts on the balcony. The sliding door 'lock' was a piece of square tube to keep it from being opened. The room itself is in dire need of refurbishment - the AC unit was noisy and ran constantly, but at least it ran. The bathroom still had hair in the sink and the tub was dirty.
The area itself did not feel safe when we walked back after the race at around 11 - 11:30 at night.
We went to the race, walked back, locked the door, woke up early for breakfast and left.
For the inflated price we paid because of the race, we felt like we had been taken advantage of. For the price charged, we expected a clean, safe and comfortable room.
Until the refurbishments are completed, I suggest this place is AVOIDED LIKE IT WAS THE PLAGUE!!
DO NOT be fooled by the picture of the web site, it is only that part that looks like that! $30 - 40/night, OK... $400/night - Definitely NOT!