Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland

939 West Robson St., Lakeland, FL 33805 United States (USA)
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2.5 Star Property
28.084526 -81.968445
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2.5/5

Based on 146 guest reviews

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  • We have an outdoor pool ready for use
  • Free breakfast available
  • Hotel has 118 rooms
  • Hotel has 2 floors
  • Check in time: 3:00pm
  • Check out time: 11:00am
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 2 meeting rooms

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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates1 King Bed
Non-smoking
Check rates1 King Bed Courtyard View
Non-smoking
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Check rates2 Queen Beds Accessible Mobility and Hearing Roll in Shower
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Check ratesStandard Rate 1 King Courtyard View with Free WiFi For Members Free Light Breakfast, Refrigerator, M
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Smoking

Local attractions

Attractions: • Lakeland Square Mall • Tigertown Stadium and Joker-Merchant Stadium • Bonnet Springs Park • RP Funding Center (a.k.a. Lakeland Center) • Polk Theater • Lake Parker/Lake Mirror/Lake Wire/Lake Morton/Lake Hollingsworth • Sun-N-Fun near (LAL) Lakeland Linder International Airport • Lakeland Antique district • Lakeside Village • Fantasy of Flight Museum • Water Ski Museum • LEGOLAND, Busch Gardens and Disney World • Golf - Schalamar Creek; Grasslands; Lone Palm; Huntington Hills; Sanlan; The Club at Eaglebrooke; and others Medical: Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is also 5 minutes away from us. Educational: • Florida Southern College • Southeastern University • Polk State College

Verified reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"The room was clean and employees were helpful and friendly"
Overall score4.0/ 5
It was a very good stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Feb-2026 Verified review, stayed from Wed Feb 25 to Fri Feb 27 2026 at a $115.49 average nightly rate.
2.5 out of 5. Based on 146 guest reviews

Property description

Welcome to our pet-friendly Howard Johnson Lakeland hotel, conveniently located off I-4 within reach of natural beauty, great restaurants, and many popular local attractions. We hope you choose our affordable accommodations for any of your needs -- personal, pleasure, and business.Perks to Smile About• Free WiFi, free light breakfast, an on-site guest laundry and our outdoor pool.• Start your day off with a free light breakfast item together with your choice of coffee, tea and juice. We will help you stay connected with free WiFi. Cool off by taking a relaxing dip in our outdoor pool. All of our guest rooms include microwaves and refrigerators.Explore the Area• There's fun for everyone at LEGOLAND®• Take the whole family into the vivid world of colorful plastic bricks at LEGOLAND® Florida, less than 30 minutes from our location. Experience the history of aviation with a vast collection of aircraft during your trip to the Fantasy of Flight museum (13 miles). For a blissful greenery scene, visit Bonnet Springs Park (4 miles ). For a day of shopping, head to nearby Lakeland Square Mall and nearby shopping plazas (within 1-2 miles).Host Your Meeting or Event at Our HoJo• With 3100 square feet of event space, our hotel features 2 meeting rooms. Plan your next meeting or special event with us. We also arrange great rates for groups — large or small.

Green sustainability

The Wyndham Green Program is a five-level certification program that helps Wyndham hotels reduce their environmental impact through sustainability initiatives. We increase energy efficiency through the use of energy-efficient projects and renewable energy sources; we conserve water by implementing programs like linen and towel reuse and installing low-flow fixtures; we reduce landfill waste through recycling and minimizing single-use plastics; we minimize the company's impact on climate change by reducing emissions; and help protect natural habitats and evaluating biodiversity-related risks.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Year of last renovation: 2019
Floors: 2
Rooms: 118
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 96
Rooms with disabled access: 2
Rooms with one bed: 25
Rooms with two beds: 93
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: As Needed
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 4000 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 4500 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: N/A
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Outdoor pool. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset. 45ft X 27ft.
Ownership: Avakar Lakeland Hospitality LLC
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 Hours prior to arrival date by 4 PM ET.
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.00%
Additional Person Fee: 5.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Camping or barbeque facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Electronic key card
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

(TPA) - Tampa International Airport: approx. 45 minutes from hotel(MCO) - Orlando International Airport: approx. 65 minutes from hotel.• Estimated Uber/Lyft fare: $50.00-75.00 each way per cab.(LAL) - Lakeland Linder International Airport: approx. 15-20 minutes from hotel.• Estimated Uber/Lyft fare: $20.00 each way per cab.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Free Continental and "To-Go" Breakfast. Hours: 6AM - 9AM.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Up to 2 pets (dogs only) under 30 lbs are allowed for a non-refundable charge of $25 per pet per night. ADA-certified service animals are also welcome at this hotel.

Parking information

Free parking for registered guests only.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi Access, with upgraded speeds available for purchase (free upgrade available for Wyndham Rewards Platinum & Diamond members).

Cleaning policies

Our pool technician services the pool area at least once per week to ensure a clean and comfortable experience.

About Howard Johnson

  • Rise and Dine breakfast offering coffee, fruit juices, and baked goods
  • In-room coffee and High speed internet access in every room
  • Pet friendly at participating locations
  • Home Office Rooms ideal for business travelers which includes a work desk and a comfortable chair with a refrigerator and microwave

The Howard Johnson highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Best Western Diplomat Inn & Conference Center, Howard Johnson Hotel Lakeland, Howard Johnson Lakeland, Howard Johnson

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland.

Feel free to use the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Lakeland event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Banquet Room 65 x 37 x 10 2300250/25033533015017512519/15--335300
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Banquet Room

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
2300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
65 x 37 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
Meeting Room 22 x 15 x 10 33027/271930161215--/--------
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Meeting Room

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
330 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
22 x 15 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation

FAQs about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland have?

There are 118 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland?

Free Continental and "To-Go" Breakfast. Hours: 6AM - 9AM.

What parking is available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland?

Free parking for registered guests only.

How much does internet cost?

Free Wi-Fi Access, with upgraded speeds available for purchase (free upgrade available for Wyndham Rewards Platinum & Diamond members).

Can I get a AAA rate at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Courtyard View with Free WiFi For Members Free Light Breakfast, Refrigerator, Micr

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Members Save 10 2 Queen Beds - Free WiFi For Members Free Light Breakfast, Refrigerator, Microw

Is there a pool at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset. 45ft X 27ft..

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