This was our second year staying at the hawthorn suites and it was just like coming home. When we checked in at the front desk early a terrific room was located for us. A one bedroom suite overlooking the pool. The woman at the front desk couldn't have been nicer. She mentioned that we seemed very familiar to her and I realized that she had helped us the prior year. She was originally from our neck of the woods - Long Island, New York.

Dawn the cook was also someone we had met the prior year. She works so hard making sure that ample food is available for the guests and that everything is need and clean. Breakfast includes a hot entree which could be pancakes, eggs, French toast, bacon, sausages, potatoes or some other item. There is always oatmeal, yogurt, bagels muffins, cold cereal, fruit and waffles you make yourself. The breakfast area could have more tables but you can always go outside at eat at table by the pool or seating in bar area. Mon through thurs there is beer, wine and soda along with snacks between 5 and 7pm. The snacks are replenished as depleted.

Three differ types of suites are available at the hotel: studio, 1 bedroom and two bedroom. The decor is pretty basic but the hotel is well maintained. The bed have pillow tops and a very comfortable. The sofabeds are far from comfortable and need the mattresses replaced. If you need two beds go with the two bedroom! The front desk does all they can to make sure the hotel stays well maintained. The want to be notified of any problems to make sure they are addressed, Housekeeping does a great job cleaning and replacing any items that are required such as paper towels, soap and sponges for the kitchen and all bathroom amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and soap.

All hotel employees are extreme friendly and always have a smile and a kind word to say. The location of the hotel is convenient right off of I75 and not far from Tamiami/41. A Perkins Family Restaurant is next door and other restaurants are within walking distance. Parking is plentiful outside the hotel.