The hotel is located directly on the Manatee River near the Gulf of Mexico. The convention centre is just 1.6 km away, and the sandy beaches of Ana Maria Island are just 11 km away. The hotel is only 12.8 km from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Tampa International Airport is about 67 km away and Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately 159 km away. This city hotel has a total of 153 guest rooms. The premises are air-conditioned and guests are welcomed with 24-hour reception service. Facilities include a hotel safe, cloakroom and lift access. The business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/news stands and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge and public areas are equipped with complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. They can also take advantage of the room and laundry services on offer and complimentary parking is available in the car park. The spacious and modern guest rooms combine comfort and functionality. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a good night's rest on their double or king-size bed with premium bedding. Facilities include a direct dial telephone, premium cable TV, a radio and complimentary wireless Internet access. There are also coffee making facilities and an ironing set in all accommodation. All rooms have private balconies, a work desk and an ergonomic chair. Individually regulated air conditioning and individually regulated heating are standard features in all accommodation. The hotel has a heated swimming pool, hot tub and a gym. Guests can relax on the sun terrace where sun loungers are laid out for use. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. There is a bistro on the property, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.