Near Lake Osprey and 27 acres of nature trails, Holiday Inn Sarasota Lakewood Ranch is a part of the Lakewood Ranch planned community and is approximately seven miles from Saint Armand's Circle and 45 miles from Tampa International Airport. At Lakewood Ranch, guests can enjoy golfing on one of several courses, equestrian sports at the Sarasota Polo Club, the races at the Sarasota Kennel Club, the nature parks and rivers, the sandy beach, and plenty of shopping. This location is also seven miles from Sarasota Bradenton Airport and Asolo Performing Arts Center, nine miles from Ed Smith Stadium and the Ringling Museum, and a little over 10 miles from Mote Marine, Van Wezel Theater, Sunset Cruises at Marina Jacks, Sarasota Opera House, and beaches. Hotel amenities include the swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness room, business center, and Alamo Steakhouse & Grill's menu of old Florida and western cuisine. The contemporary ranch-style lobby is accented with a southwestern motif and fireplace. The hotel also offers room service, valet laundry service, laundry facilities, and free parking. All rooms feature satellite TV, in-room movies, refrigerators, coffeemakers, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, free local calls, individual climate controls, irons and ironing boards, voicemail, and work desks.