Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch, SarasotaHome2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota, United States has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 55 hotels we score in Sarasota. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $167 a night (cached, not a live quote).Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch is a three-star extended-stay hotel built in 2022 in Bradenton, Florida, around ten minutes from the Mall at University Town Center. Its suites come with kitchenettes, full-size refrigerators and free Wi-Fi, so the hotel suits both business guests and families on longer trips. Facilities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour gym, barbecue area, meeting rooms and free parking, and pets are welcome. Rates start at about $167 per night, and guest reviews across major platforms average around 8.5. As a newer property on the edge of Lakewood Ranch, it sits in a suburban setting rather than a walkable town centre, so guests will likely need a car for most outings.What stands out

Clean, spacious suites with kitchenettes

Complimentary hot breakfast

Heated outdoor pool and hot tub

Friendly, attentive staff

Watch out for

Suburban location requires driving

Eco-rules include opt-in housekeeping

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