Imperial Swan Hotel Of Lakeland

4141 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, Auburndale, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.4 / 5

Overview

Imperial Swan Hotel Of Lakeland is a 3-star conference-oriented property in Lakeland (Auburndale area) at 4141 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813. It’s positioned about a 10-minute drive from Downtown Lakeland, with area attractions such as the Florida Air Museum roughly 6 miles away. Public feedback is low overall, at 2.4/5 from 719 reviews.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are simple and traditionally decorated, with free Wi‑Fi, desks, microwaves, mini-fridges, and cable TV. Some upgraded rooms add flat-screen TVs and pull-out sofas. One- and two-bedroom suites include separate living rooms, flat-screen TVs, and whirlpool tubs.

Meeting & Event Facilities

The hotel’s event setup includes 10 meeting rooms, a conference room with amphitheater seating, and a ballroom. These facilities make it oriented toward meetings, conferences, and group events rather than a purely leisure-only stay.

Recreation & On-site Facilities

On-site recreation includes a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. An informal restaurant and a lounge bar are also part of the property’s on-site offerings.

Location & Nearby Places

The property provides access to Lakeland’s lakes and cultural sites, including Lake Hollingsworth (about 4.0 km away), Lake Mirror (about 6.0 km), and the Hollis Garden area (about 5.8 km). Nearby family and museum options include Common Ground Playground (about 2.7 km), the Florida Children’s Museum (about 6.7 km), and The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College (about 5.4 km). Nature-focused outings are also within reach at Bonnet Springs Park (about 6.3 km) and Circle B Bar Reserve (about 9.1 km).

Best for

This hotel is most suited to travelers who want an event- and meeting-focused property, given its 10 meeting rooms, amphitheater-style conference room, and ballroom. It can also fit guests who prioritize in-room basics like a microwave and mini-fridge, plus on-site leisure features such as an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. Given the low public rating, it may best serve travelers with flexible expectations who are primarily using it as a functional base in south Lakeland.

Travel tips

Downtown Lakeland is roughly a 10-minute drive away, so plan on using a car or rideshare for dining, nightlife, and lakefront areas like Lake Mirror. For family time, Common Ground Playground is one of the closest nearby stops (about 2.7 km), while museums and gardens cluster closer to the downtown/Florida Southern College area (roughly 5–7 km). If attending an on-site event, confirm your schedule and room details in advance due to mixed guest feedback about stay logistics.

What guests say

Guest feedback trends negative overall, aligning with the low public rating (2.4/5). Review excerpts point to concerns about staff availability and room condition/odor issues. There are also complaints about operational problems at check-in, including reservations not being honored and billing/dispute frustration. A positive theme mentioned is the availability of many restaurants nearby, making off-site dining convenient.

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