Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch — Hotel in Sarasota

I’ve had the pleasure of calling Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch home since mid-January while deployed in the area for my government job. Other than a couple of weeks away to visit family, I’ve stayed here continuously through holidays, the Super Bowl, and everyday life—and I’ll be checking out on Monday, June 9th with deep gratitude.||||Spending several months in a hotel is no small feat, but the team here went above and beyond to make it feel personal, warm, and welcoming. During holidays and special occasions, I returned to my room to find thoughtful gifts arranged by the staff—small gestures that made a big impact and reminded me I wasn’t alone.||||One of my most cherished memories was when my grandson participated in a school project called Flat Stanley. Without hesitation, the staff joined in the fun and took pictures with Stanley around the hotel. It was a kindhearted act that meant a lot to both of us.||||Naturally, with such a long stay, there were a few minor hiccups—but they were always addressed promptly and professionally. That level of responsiveness and commitment to service made a real difference.||||I’d like to personally recognize the following team members:||||Front Desk Team:||Kylie Boyer, Melanie Griebling Amature, Jose Cruz, Milena Rubio, Andres Guerrero, and Julian Milian—thank you for your friendly faces, helpful attitudes, and genuine hospitality, day or night.||||Housekeeping Team:||Adriana Martinez and Kendra Barrett ensured my room was consistently cared for and scheduled. Thank you to the wonderful housekeeping staff including Diana (while I was on the first floor), Giveline, Misleidy, Magdala, Surama, Leyanet, and Valeska—you’ve all played a part in keeping things clean and comfortable.||||Breakfast Attendants:||Susan, Tanya, Liysha Edwin, and Rachel—thank you for starting each morning with a warm smile and great service.||||Maintenance Team:||James and Eric—you were quick to help with any issues and always professional.||||If I have inadvertently missed anyone’s name, please accept my sincere apologies—every single person I encountered contributed to a welcoming environment, and I’m thankful to you all.||||This hotel embodies what the Hilton brand is all about: genuine hospitality, thoughtful service, and making guests feel at home—even during extended stays away from family and friends. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during my deployment. Thank you again, from the bottom...

This Home 2 Suites is located at the far end of a shopping plaza and has a large lake and park about a tenth of a mile from the entrance. The hotel offers free bike rentals for you to enjoy the park which is nice. ||First impressions send out higher end boutique beach hotel. For the price this place is amazing! Many guest were checking-in for a month or longer stay. ||The lobby is open and well decorated with a separate and equally open space for free breakfast and daily snack hour. The hotel gives you a pamphlet when you arrive to tell you of their wonderful amenities and times of availability as well as all the things offered nearby. Free yoga anyone? ||The suite was open with a nice kitchen including two burner stove, full size fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Seating area had a nice chair and comfy sofa. The bedroom was separated by an actual door and offered a desk and very comfortable beds with multiple plush pillows. The sink and counter area of the bathroom is separate from the shower and toilet, great for two or more people getting ready together. Nice closet with many wooden hangers and a safe. Overall great first impressions of cleanliness and the room smelled fresh. ||This is where the almost perfect comes into play. Later in our stay we noticed two things. One, the carpet wasn’t as clean as it appeared; leaving our feet black if we did not wear slippers. Two, you must get up with the sunrise. Even though the window treatments gave a clean beach vibe and the windows were privacy tented, they were far from light blocking. Not good for someone who likes to sleep in late. ||The laundry, gym and pool area were all exceptionally furnished! The laundry had nice high end appliances for 2 dollars a load. The gym offered Peloton products as well as other equipment. There is even a small basketball court. The pool however is the crowning glory. Located outdoors it was nicely sized and offered covered cabanas and group seating with very nice grills. ||Plan on staying here again for my next visit to the area. Great overall experience, just need to bring...

This Home 2 Suites is located at the far end of a shopping plaza and has a large lake and park about a tenth of a mile from the entrance. The hotel offers free bike rentals for you to enjoy the park which is nice. ||First impressions send out higher end boutique beach hotel. For the price this place is amazing! Many guest were checking-in for a month or longer stay. ||The lobby is open and well decorated with a separate and equally open space for free breakfast and daily snack hour. The hotel gives you a pamphlet when you arrive to tell you of their wonderful amenities and times of availability as well as all the things offered nearby. Free yoga anyone? ||The suite was open with a nice kitchen including two burner stove, full size fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Seating area had a nice chair and comfy sofa. The bedroom was separated by an actual door and offered a desk and very comfortable beds with multiple plush pillows. The sink and counter area of the bathroom is separate from the shower and toilet, great for two or more people getting ready together. Nice closet with many wooden hangers and a safe. Overall great first impressions of cleanliness and the room smelled fresh. ||This is where the almost perfect comes into play. Later in our stay we noticed two things. One, the carpet wasn’t as clean as it appeared; leaving our feet black if we did not wear slippers. Two, you must get up with the sunrise. Even though the window treatments gave a clean beach vibe and the windows were privacy tented, they were far from light blocking. Not good for someone who likes to sleep in late. ||The laundry, gym and pool area were all exceptionally furnished! The laundry had nice high end appliances for 2 dollars a load. The gym offered Peloton products as well as other equipment. There is even a small basketball court. The pool however is the crowning glory. Located outdoors it was nicely sized and offered covered cabanas and group seating with very nice grills. ||Plan on staying here again for my next visit to the area. Great overall experience, just need to bring...