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Cheap Hotel Rooms in Ft. Myers

Fort Myers is located in southwest Florida in Lee County, approximately 125 miles south of Tampa. As of the 2008 census estimate, the population of Fort Myers was approximately 65,000 people. Originally established in 1850 as a military fort, today Fort Myers is a primary gateway to tourist attractions in southwest Florida that include the Sanibel Islands, the Darling National Widlife Refuge and the Shell Factory and Nature Park. A variety of accommodations are available in Fort Myers, including several budget-friendly hotels.

La Quinta Inn Fort Myers Central
- The La Quinta Inn Fort Myers Central is located less than 10 miles from the Darling National Wildlife Rufuge and approximately six miles from the Fort Myers Historical Museum. Within walking distance from the hotel, visitors will find several full-service restaurants including Mel's Diner, the Hurricane Grill and Wings, and Mr. Mee's Sushi and Fine Asian Dining. The hotel features a coin-operated guest laundry room, a daily complimentary continental breakfast and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Guestrooms offer free local calling and high speed Internet access. As of October 2010, guestrooms start at $52 per night.
  
  La Quinta Inn Fort Myers Central
  
  4850 South Cleveland Ave
  
  Fort Myers, FL 33907
  
  239-275-3300
  
  lq.com
Howard Johnson Inn Fort Myers
- The Howard Johnson Inn Fort Myers is located just off U.S. Highway 41, approximately 12 miles from the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva and less than one mile from the Edison Mall. The Howard Johnson features an on-site coffee shop style restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner. Additional hotel amenities include a daily complimentary continental breakfast, a business center, an outdoor swimming pool and a coin-operated guest laundry room. Guestrooms offer premium movie channels, a refrigerator, a microwave and high speed Internet access. As of October 2010, guestrooms start at $47 per night.
  
  Howard Johnson Inn Fort Myers
  
  4811 Cleveland Ave.
  
  Fort Myers, FL 33907
  
  239-936-3229
  
  hojo.com
Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
- The Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites is located less than six miles from the Broadway Palm Theater and approximately eight miles from the Harborside Convention Center. Area restaurants include The Chardonnay, Red Lobster and The Cheesecake Factory. The hotel features a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room and a business center. Guestrooms offer a microwave, a refrigerator, free local calling and high speed Internet access. As of October 2010, guestrooms start at $61 per night.
  
  Best Western Fort Myers Inn & Suites
  
  4400 Ford Street Ext
  
  Fort Myers, FL 33916
  
  239-278-3949
  
  bestwestern.com