Last fall my husband and I stayed at the Palm Plaza for the 4th time. I am sorry to say it has gone downhill over the years. The rate is inexpensive, but when comparing the rate to other properties, don't forget to add the rediculous parking fee that is tagged onto the price. Our first room had a smelly (moldy?) carpet problem. No matter how much deodorizer the maintenance man used, the awful smell just lingered. We switched rooms after one night, and was pleased with the second room. If you get the "smelly" room-walk out immediately and request a different room right off the bat...the deodorizer isn't going to help. It's sad that such a nice hotel has gotten so run-down over the years. I hope if this hotel was sold that new owners will spruce it up a bit. I like the quiet location, and it's close to my favorite Daytona Beach Restaurant - Aunt Catfish's.

Do not use this hotel. Price was o.k. on Expedia, but after arriving and looking around we could have found better accommodations with similar rate. Beds are full size, and very uncomfortable. Lobby has a beautiful view; however, there was no furniture to sit there and enjoy the view. Continental breakfast is a joke- Rooms were dirty, and couldn't access internet. Staff was friendly, but said Hotel was possibly ready to be sold & this could be the reason for problems.
Remember at checkout to cancel room safe fee.
Best place for freshest seafood & casual outdoor atmosphere is BOONDOCKS take South Atlantic Ave. out of this Hotel toward Mallard St.` Reasonably priced- a local spot!! Got this info from bike/cart rental guy. Best for souveniers is Sharky's North on Atlantic on the right. Cow Licks for ice cream in the evening. Not much for teens to do. Went during Spring break, & this was no problem-felt safe.

Be forewarned. Great view, Good price, Soggy carpet from air conditioner, Room keys didn't work well. Some of the custodial care did not speak much English. Breakfast was ok. Rooms clean. The fire extinguishers expire this month. Bath room fan was noisy and was not vented to the oustside. Older establishment. Owners could put some money into it and spruce it up.

My husband & I just returned yesterday from 9 days at this hotel & were very dissappointed.We had stayed here about 4 to 5 times and this hotel has continually gotten more lax in service and overall cleanliness ie in 9 days our maid skipped 2 days cleaning our room, forgot either facecloths or kleenex or dishtowels(we always rent an oceanfront efficiency). Ther was no soap in the bathroom near the pool the entire time of our stay.The hallway floors(has outside entrance) are always dirty & unswept. The staff is indifferent and when I checked out I was not asked about my stay and there are no survey cards in rooms or anywhere else in the building. This hotel has a 3Star rating from AAA which it does not deserve. We have already picked another place to stay nearby that is a Condotel for $35. less per nite-completely remodeled on oceanfront. If you have already booked the Palm please stay on the staff for Maid Service but keep an eye out for another place or rebook. PS-I've never felt the need to leave a comment before & I've stayed in quite a few Hotels-chains and smaller .