Lakeland, Florida, is a city of almost 100,000 people located about halfway in between Orlando and Tampa on Interstate 4. The city has 38 named lakes and many other smaller lakes. Many visitors come to the city each year for the more than 500 events that the Lakeland Center plays host to. The city is also home to the Detroit Tigers spring training at Joker Marchant Stadium, just a short drive up Socrum Loop from the Interstate. Lakeland visitors will find several hotel options on the Interstate 4 and Socrum Loop interchange.
The 70-room Hampton Inn Lakeland holds a Triple AAA 3-diamond hotel rating. As of September 2010, room rates range from $77 to $100 per night. Nearby dining options include an Applebee's and a Cracker Barrel within walking distance. The hotel features a fitness room, pool and free breakfast. The property is located about 3 miles from Joker Marchant Stadium, 5 miles from Florida Southern College and 7 miles from the Lakeland Center.
Hampton Inn Lakeland
4420 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL 33809
863-816-2525
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Crestwood Suites is an extended-stay hotel featuring four suite options all with full kitchens. Three suite options, the double, the queen and the king, are studio-style suites. The executive king suite is a larger, two-room suite and offers a separate bedroom. The hotel is only 9 miles from the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum and about 30 miles from Disney World. As of September 2010, room rates ranged from $75 to $110 per night.
Crestwood Suites of Lakeland
4360 Lakeland Park Drive
Lakeland, FL 33809
863-904-2050
crestwoodsuites.com
The Country Inn & Suites Lakeland features standard rooms, studio suites, executive suites and whirlpool suites. All rooms come with either two queen or one king bed. Every room features a 37-inch LCD flat-screen television. The hotel features an indoor/outdoor pool, high-speed Internet and free breakfast. Local dining options include an Applebee's and Cracker Barrel within walking distance, and a Five Guys Burgers within a mile. The hotel is 2 miles from the Lakeland Square Mall and only seven miles from the Lakeland Center. As of September 2010, room rates range from $70 for a standard room to $130 for a suite.
Country Inn & Suites Lakeland
4500 Lakeland Park Drive
Lakeland, FL 33809
863-595-4500
countryinns.com
The 103-room La Quinta Inn & Suites-Lakeland East features 11 suites and 92 standard rooms. The hotel feature free high-speed wireless Internet, a free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Dining options include a Wendy's, Cracker Barrel and Applebee's within walking distance. Other dining choices within one mile include Hungry Howie's Pizza, McDonald's, Subway and King Wok. As of September 2010, room rates range from $70 for a standard room to $90 for a suite. The hotel is located 6 miles from the Lakeland Center, 2 miles from Joker Marchant Stadium and 1 mile from the Lakeland Square Mall.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland East
4315 Lakeland Park Drive
Lakeland, FL 33809
863-815-0606
lq.com
The 144-room Quality Inn & Suites Lakeland features free high-speed Internet and a free breakfast in both standard and suite rooms. The hotel is 25 miles from the Tampa International Airport and 35 miles from Orlando International Airport. The property is 3 miles from Joker Marchant Stadium, 8 miles from the Lakeland Center and less than 2 miles from Lake Gibson. The property has an on-site convenience store and laundry for guests. Nearby restaurants include a Five Guys Burgers and Starbucks within walking distance. Less than a mile away, guests can find an Applebee's, Wendy's and Don Pablo's. As of September 2010, room rates range from $50 for a standard room to $90 for suites.
Quality Inn & Suites Lakeland
4645 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL 33809
863-858-1411
qualityinn.com
