The Lakeland center point is around the area of Lakeland Regional Medical Center and the area of Lakeland Civic Center.
Lakeland is an interesting part of Florida to visit, because it puts you halfway between two popular Florida destinations: Tampa and Orlando. The tourism seasons that affect Tampa and Orlando also play a role in Lakeland's crowds and hotel rates, but to a lesser degree.
Florida's weather gets extremely hot and humid in the summer, but that doesn't stop many summer vacationers from visiting the parks and the beaches. Winter also gets crowded as snowbirds travel to Florida, and as people from the north come to escape the cold for a few days. That means the best time to visit Florida is in fall or spring, when the kids are in school and the temperature hasn't broken into the 90s yet.
Members of AAA and AARP, senior citizens, and military personnel can save money in Lakeland when staying at hotels that offer qualifying discounts. At the Comfort Inn & Suites Lakeland, AAA members, AARP members, and military or government employees can save over $10 a night on rooms with two double beds or one king bed. In customer reviews, the pool, the location, and the quality of the complimentary breakfast have all earned high praise. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, accessible bathrooms, and dry cleaning services are some of the amenities you'll get at the Comfort Inn & Suites.
AAA members and seniors over age 62 will enjoy great discounts at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lakeland Plant City. The AAA discount saves you a few extra dollars, but both of them will save you as much as $20 a night on rooms with two double beds or one king bed. Express check-in and check-out will keep your trip speedy, especially if you have to catch an early flight. Free Wi-Fi and free breakfast help save you money, and the outdoor pool, picnic area, and fitness facilities keep you active.
The Rodeway Inn & Suites is a two-star budget hotel that offers a nightly discount for both AAA and AARP members. The discount drops the nightly rate from the high $60 range to the low $60 range. You'll also save on suites, bringing the price of a suite from almost $80 to almost $70. The outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and location are all aspects of the Rodeway Inn & Suites that former guests have loved.
How do you know you're getting a good value on your Lakeland hotel? You want proximity to the city center, good guest reviews, and a fair price. Though some of Lakeland's most popular hotels have room rates that are almost $200 a night, you'll find several good options where you can stay for less than $100 a night without compromising on service or amenities.
The Terrace Hotel is located in downtown Lakeland, and the three-and-a-half-star property offers great amenities that have been raved about which in reviews written by guests. Not only is the 1924 property lovely, with four-poster beds in the rooms and chandeliers in the common areas, it's also clean and has great service, according to guests. The location, hotel restaurant, and overall vibe were trip highlights for many guests. Plus, room rates start in the low $90 range.
The Travelodge Lakeland may only be a two-star highway hotel, but if you have a military or AAA discount, your room rate will drop into the $80 a night range. The Travelodge doesn't skimp on amenities, either. Get free Wi-Fi, access to fitness facilities, free breakfast, in-room accessibility, the chance to swim in the outdoor pool, and express check-in and check-out when you stay. Guests have especially loved the location and the friendly staff.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland West offers a room with a king bed for around $95 a night, depending on when you stay. It's situated right near I-4, which means you'll be able to find your way to Tampa or to Orlando easily. The pool, the service, and the location have all been praised in customer reviews, and the rooms have been described as comfortable with great beds.
A great way to save money on a Florida vacation is to do most of your cooking in your room. Choose the Value Place Lakeland for an affordable all-suite hotel offering rooms with full-sized kitchens. They offer enough space to store and cook your groceries. Available laundry facilities make extended stays and packing for your trip home easier, too.
The Crestwood Suites Lakeland features rooms with kitchenettes, pillowtop beds, and sofa beds. If you're traveling with a baby, you can ask for a complimentary crib. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a business center. Previous guests have especially loved the hotel's location, pool, and overall value for the price.
Below are reviews of the city of Lakeland, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.
I love staying at LaQuinta hotels because they allow us the freedom to bring our “4 legged Kids”
Sun N' Fun Festival!
Clean city with many restaurants.
Good Walgreens.
Everyone was nice and so was the stay!
The lake and the beautiful old homes in the historic district!
Hotel is clean, beds comfortable and staff accommodating. Very Nice.
The staff is always friendly. Rooms are always clean and comfortable.
Nice area.
Town Center was very convenient from the restaurants to stores.
The stores were plentiful.
The city was really nice.
I use to live here and loved seeing all the changes through the years, beautiful!
Lots to do!
Lots to do!
Lakeland has beautiful walking parks and many choices of restaurants.
Clean and modern with an old comfy feel; excellent places to walk around nice lakes
I like the lakes and parks in Lakeland.
The rooms were clean, and the beds were very comfortable. Great shopping!
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. Thankfully, we moved to a different hotel and made it downtown Lakeland. We actually got to see the beauty of the city. The lakes, parks, eateries, and symbolic swans is what we are so glad we had a chance to see. We got on the “Squeeze” and our driver, Joe, gave us somewhat of an unexpected historic tour which was awesome!
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly.
Tigers game!
Florida School of Preaching 2024 Lectureship. Pickleball courts nearby. Smoothie King within walking distance.
Good location.
People were very friendly, the hotel was in proximity of many good restaurants and stores. It was an enjoyable visit.
Hotel was very conveniently located for my appointment.
Downtown Lakeland is great! There is so much to do all around the hotel. Great food and drink, the farmer's market, food truck rally, etc.
Everything is close by!
Near stores and restaurants!
The Children's Museum
Beautiful area and easy to get around!
I was born was here. Downtown is great. We have baseball, plenty of parks. Lakeland is located between Tampa and Orlando. You can be at the beach, West or East coast within a couple of hours. The weather is wonderful.
Lots of things to do.
Lakeland is a hidden gem with so many amazing restaurants, boutiques, lakes, trails and more. There's so much to do and discover plus the most beautiful venue!
I visited the arena.
Proximity to RP Funding Center, Longhorn, Bob Evans.
The room was neat and clean, the staff are very friendly and courteous, the bed is very comfortable, and breakfast was delicious. Nothing
Downtown really has some great restaurants and other happening events! Plus it has spring training for the Detroit Tigers and a new stadium!
We were there with basketball tournament.
I visited the RC car track in neighboring town of Bartow.
The city was very clean. People were very nice. We enjoyed very much.
Good food in the nearby restaurants.
Enjoyed food at some great restaurants around the city!
It's beautiful and peaceful.
Love the community of Lakeland. I come here for appointments but take the opportunity to shop and dine.
Restaurant foods! Just like home. Thanks.
Cute town square, walkable, Christmas lights, plenty of restaurants, parks around the lake, swans.
El mall y los restaurants
The Yard on Mass
The area where the car show was is very nice. The gardens and lake set the perfect place for a care show. There was also boat races happening at the same time. I would suggest checking into events before going to Lakeland.
Lakeland was awesome! So many amenities and shops!
We found everything to be within a fifteen minute drive.
All of the lakes were beautiful.
All of the lakes, they were beautiful.
Lakeland is beautiful. The people are friendly! Cute little town.
Lakeland is nice with lots of shopping stores and restaurants.
Variety of eating establishments & central location to other areas and attractions.
Many things to do. We liked the nearby Ford Garage Restaurant!
Hotel was great!!!
Area that hotel was located in had a lot of nice restaurants, shopping and close to highway.
The downtown area was very nice.
Downtown Lakeland is very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the city of Lakeland Florida
The Egg Station Restaurant has Wonderful breakfast!
Everything is in close proximity. A lot to do at night.
The rooms were spacious and the hotel staff were exceptional. If you're looking for a great hotel in the Lakeland vicinity this is the place to book.
Hollister Gardens is a beautiful wedding venue. Lakeland has certainly grown immensely since my last time there many years ago.
Sun N Fun as a venue. Great staff, grounds and atmosphere.
I was there to tour Florida Polytechnic University with 80 high school juniors. The school is beautiful and the tour was great.
This being Christmas, the area was beautifully decorated. Where there is normally a fountain, they had a huge Christmas tree that lit in unison to music, as well as "snow" blowing from the trees, and carolers dressed in period costumes. Along with awesome restaurants, a movie theater, and enough stores to shop for hours all within walking distance of the hotel!
Clean hotel with great amenities and a very kind staff. We will definitely be coming back!
Hollis Gardens
Restaurants & convention center was close and walking distance.
Lakeland was very nice. Enjoyed a baseball game at Joker Marchand Field and had a great dinner at HARRY'S Seafood Bar and Grill downtown.
Sun n fun air show, nice variety of restaurants.
Legoland was nice.
Lakeland was huge! It reminded me of driving in LA (long stoplights every few yards) but downtown was lovely for walking, particularly mirror lake!
The people are so warm and helpful. The historic downtown area is very cool with antique stores, shops and places to eat that make you feel that "small town" feeling.
Like old time, down home feel.