Property Location With a stay at Courtyard Sarasota University Park / Lakewood Ranch Area, youll be centrally located in Sarasota, a 1-minute drive from Mall at University Town Center and 10 minutes from John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from University of South Florida Sarasota and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Sarasota Jungle Gardens.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.Dining Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at The Bistro, a bistro which features a bar. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sarasota? This hotel has facilities measuring 980 square feet (88 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.