Avid Hotel Downtown, OcalaAvid Hotel Downtown in Ocala, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 19 hotels we score in Ocala. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 1.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $111 a night (cached, not a live quote).Avid Hotel Downtown is a low-rise motor lodge situated in downtown Ocala, Florida. It provides 95 air-conditioned rooms equipped with private bathrooms, sitting areas, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel suits business travellers and those visiting Silver Springs, offering a business centre and a gym. Guests can access a complimentary breakfast with to-go options and 24-hour coffee. While the location is close to shopping, walking to local restaurants is difficult. The property includes free parking and allows pets. Rooms are noted for being clean and quiet, though some guests have reported the smell of cigarette smoke.What stands out

Free breakfast and coffee

Quiet and clean rooms

Pet friendly

Free parking

Watch out for

Limited walkability to restaurants

Occasional cigarette smoke smell

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