1. having read all the negative reports about the clarion we expected the worst, check in was quick, the rooms ok, we faced the i-4 and the noise never bothered us due to the air-con, the hotel is very clean the gardens well maintained and as a family frendly atmosphere, the only negatives would be the attitude of the staff on the front desk and in the dining area not very helpfull or even a smile on there faces in the 14 days we spent there.