Welcome to the Sleep Inn and Suites Riverfront, overlooking the sparkling Manatee River and less than a mile from Ellenton Premium Outlets. Popular attractions, including the Desoto Super Speedway and Manatee Memorial Hospital, are less than 10 miles away. The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is 12 miles from this hotel. Tampa, Sarasota and St. Petersburg are only minutes away. A wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located nearby, including Crab Trap, McDonald's, Ruby Tuesday and Sonic. Hotel features and amenities include a free Morning Medley Hot Breakfast, free local calls, free coffee in the lobby, free HBO, and a free daily local newspaper. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool. For business travelers, this hotel provides conveniences like high-speed internet access in the breakfast area and lobby, voice mail, large work desks and access to copy and fax services. A meeting room that accommodates up to 25 people is available for most events and business functions. All the spacious guest rooms include coffee makers, hair dryers, ironing facilities and large walk-in showers. Most rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and sofa sleepers. The hotel also provides laundry facilities for guests' convenience. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee.