Extended Stay America Premier Suites- Lakeland-I-4
4360 Lakeland Pk Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809, Auburndale, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Lakeland-I-4 is a 3-star all-suite hotel set in a tree-filled commercial area just off I-4 in the Lakeland/Auburndale area of Florida. It has a relaxed, extended-stay atmosphere geared toward guests who want more space and self-catering options than a typical hotel room. With a 4-star average across 1,092 reviews, it's a well-regarded option for both short stays and longer visits.
Rooms
Suites are casual in style and include kitchenettes and separate sitting areas, making them well suited to guests who want to prepare their own meals or spread out for longer stays. Rooms also come with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Guests have noted the suites are spacious and beds lean firm.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness room, and a BBQ area for guests who want to grill outdoors. The hotel also offers complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and 24-hour coin-operated laundry facilities, which are practical extras for extended stays.
Location
The hotel sits about 15 minutes on foot from Lake Gibson and roughly 2 miles from Lake Parker Park, a spot for outdoor activities. It's also about 4 miles from Hollis Garden, a lakefront botanical garden, and within reach of Downtown Lakeland, Munn Park Historic District, Lake Mirror, Lake Morton, and the Florida Children's Museum, giving guests a range of parks, museums, and historic sights to explore nearby.
Best for
This hotel best suits extended-stay travelers, families, and road-trippers passing through on I-4 who want kitchenette suites, laundry facilities, and a pool rather than a standard hotel room. Its proximity to multiple lakes, parks, and Downtown Lakeland's museums and historic district also makes it convenient for visitors wanting to explore the area's outdoor and cultural attractions over several days.
Travel tips
Being just off I-4, the hotel is easiest to reach and explore from with a car, since many of the nearby lakes and attractions like Hollis Garden, Downtown Lakeland, and Circle B Bar Reserve are a few miles away. Plan for a short drive or a 15-minute walk to reach Lake Gibson, and budget more time for farther attractions like Fantasy of Flight or the Florida Air Museum, which are over 10 miles out. The on-site 24-hour laundry facilities are useful for multi-day or extended stays.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the hotel's location, spacious suites, and helpful service, with several saying they'd return for these reasons. The outdoor pool is often described as clean, and parking is noted as a plus. Breakfast draws mixed feedback, described by some as minimal or just okay, and a few guests mention the beds being on the firmer side. One guest also raised an issue with staff being unwilling to provide requested air conditioning units, pointing to some inconsistency in service responsiveness.
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