Lakeland, Florida, sits a day's drive (approximately one hour) to the Walt Disney World parks and even closer to many local cultural activities such as theaters, outlet shopping and sports. If you're headed to Lakeland to take advantage of the state's many world-class golf courses or hike the area's trails, and you prefer to stay in accommodations that are more home-like than a general hotel room, an extended-stay/long-term stay facility will serve your purposes. These accommodations offer full kitchens (and all the supplies you need) so you can do your own cooking during your stay.
Suburban Extended Stay
The Suburban Extended Stay provides guests free premium movie channels, local calls and high-speed Internet service along with weekly housekeeping. (Daily housekeeping is available on request.) Each of the 138 guest suites has its own kitchen and supplies. There is a laundry facility on-site. The hotel is close to the Lakeland Center and Joker Marchant Stadium.
Suburban Extended Stay
4335 Williamstown Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 816-1700
suburbanhotels.com
Residence Inn Lakeland
A stay at the Residence Inn includes free breakfast and high-speed Internet. The hotel also offers a business center, fitness center, pool and tennis courts. All rooms are equipped with kitchenettes and supplies, and pets are welcome. The hotel is within walking distance to Lakeside Village and the Cobb Theater.
Residence Inn Lakeland
3701 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland FL 33803
(863) 680-2323
marriott.com
Value Place
Budget-minded travelers will love the no-frills comfort of Value Place Lakeland. Rooms include kitchen, high-speed Internet, free local calls, cable television, ironing board, microwave and refrigerator. The hotel also provides copy and fax services, a news stand, vending machines and free parking. Rates at Value Place are charged by the week, and there is a $100 refundable deposit due at the time of booking (price current as of October 2009).
Value Place
4000 North Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 284-5760
valueplace.com
Village at Lake Highland
The Marriott hotel company runs the Village at Lake Highland's furnished apartments including kitchens, balconies, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Kitchen supplies include dishes and flatware, bowls and serving pieces, linens and a starter package of coffee supplies, mixers and cleansers. One to three bedrooms are available and the complex includes a business center, parking garage, fitness center, laundry and pool.
Village at Lake Highland
2150 Lake Highlands Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33813
(866) 724-5487
execustay.com
About The Author
Heather Brautman is a technical writer. Her writing appears on Golflink.com, eHow and Trails Travel. She has been writing professionally since September 2009. Brautman has a Master of Science in technical writing from North Carolina State University, Master of Arts in public relations and communications from the College of Notre Dame, and a Bachelors of Arts in writing/English from Towson State.
