Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel

this is our 2nd stay at the best western plus gateway on cortez road in bradenton, florida. it took us 3 years to find this hotel. after mostly misses, with hotels in the area, we found the best western last september. the location is very good. it is west of us 41/tamiami and approx. 3 miles from anna maria/bradenton beach/coquina beach. also, 3-4 miles from I-75. many restaurants, walmart, walgreens closeby. best western is located behind the cracker barrel. this hotel is relatively new; i would guess built within last 10 years. the lobby is a nice size which includes the breakfast eating area; plenty of room tables and chairs. not cramped like alot of hotel eating areas can get during breakfast time. always hot coffee, tea, and ice water avalable night and day. this is much appreciated, since my wife drinks 5 cups of coffee a day. large hdtv in this area also. the hotel is super clean. elevator works efficiently. our room # 214 is a handicapped room with a wide bathroom door. shower and bathtub all worked well. well maintained. this room has 2 queen size beds; a desk; 40"(?) hdtv, that sits on a high cabinet that houses the refrigerator and microwave, and along with storage shelves. the beds and pillows very comfortable. window has blackout shades. very quiet; far enough away from elevator. 214 overlooks the outdoor pool. the wifi worked superb. easy to get connected. once connected, it automatically connected us everyday; for the whole week. fast; no connection issues; my wife watches netflix. staff is stupendous. manager is 2nd to none. maids very good, especially erin. just put the do not disturb sign out, and sleep in. breakfast is 4 out of 5 stars. good eggs, sausage patties, eggs with cheese(like a omelet), sausage gravy and biscuits. good coffee. oj. cold cereal. fruit. waffle maker. $129/night booked thru booking.com.. we booked six months out, is reason we got better rate, because rates are higher now at peak of winter month february. less

Hotel location was good. Restaurants within walking distance. Only a 5-6 mile drive to waterfront beach area. Beds comfortable. Breakfast had good selection. Wifi poor, could not connect in room. Had to go to lobby to connect and stay to do internet stuff less

It is not a terribly fancy hotel but it was much more than adequate for a quickly planned one night stay. Everyone was courteous, helpful, service was great, breakfast was great (except no bacon... :-( Otherwise, it was fine. I have a very good stay. less

We stayed here one night with our dog. It is pricey if you are a walk-in, so check on line and you may find a lower price. The staff was friendly and we had a room that allowed pets......no carpet. Even if I didn't have a pet I prefer a room with no carpet otherwise I wear my shoes. Our room was on the first floor end of the hall.....really quiet. There was a free breakfast which included eggs, coffee, toast etc. they do have a nice pool outdoors and a gym. They charge a $20.00 fee for a small dog. I would stay here again it is in a nice location set back from Cortez which makes it quiet. If you like Cracker Barrel you are in luck, you have to pass it in order to get to the hotel which is on the backside. Lots of parking too. There are also other restaurants within walking distance. less

The hotel was very clean and staff was extremely pleasant and ensured that everything that I needed they could get or provide me the info needed. Great recommendations by Chris for close by dining and shopping. Highly recommended if visiting the area less