A big appeal with visiting Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida is watching the Detroit Tigers baseball team in their yearly spring training. Joker Marchant Stadium, also known as "Tiger Town," is also the home for the minor league team, The Lakeland Tigers. The first spring training for the Detroit Tigers was in 1966 in Lakeland, and in spring 2006, the Tigers played their 40th year in a row of spring training at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Quality Inn and Suites Lakeland is a pet friendly hotel ($10 per pet, per night) that has been rated highly by several guests. Its moderate prices, combined with its outdoor pool and continental breakfast make for a suitable hotel especially if you want to be near Joker Marchant Stadium. The inn has two floors but no elevator, so keep that in mind if you don't like climbing stairs.
Sleep Inn and Suites Lakeland, according to guest's reviews, seems to be the place to stay if you're looking for spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Also this hotel offers access to an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. No pets are allowed at this hotel. Amenities include a refrigerator and microwave in each room, free continental breakfast, free USA Today and free wireless access. Among the many restaurants within a few minutes by foot is the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant, which also supplies room service for guests of the Sleep Inn.
Suburban Extended Stay Lakeland is minutes from Joker Marchant Stadium, offers group discounts when more than 10 guests are staying at the hotel, and some rooms are equipped with kitchenettes and free Internet access.
This hotel is only 1.3 miles from Joker Marchant Stadium and provides guests with amenities such as outdoor pool, fitness center, wireless Internet and barbecue grills. For a moderate price you can choose from either a standard room with a king bed, two double beds, a three-room suite and two-room suites.
If you are hoping to get a discount on any hotel in this location, the best thing to do is just to call the hotel and ask. If a hotel is not fully booked, they want your business overall and will more than likely give you a discounted rate. If you aren't able to get a discount from the front desk representative, then don't be afraid to ask for the sales manager. Also don't be afraid to ask for any amenities you need. Hotels are in the business of customer service and if it's a hotel worth staying at, they will provide you with as many amenities as possible.
