La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sawgrass

In Sunrise, just outside the Fort Lauderdale area. About a mile from a huge designer outlet mall and roughly 20 minutes from a major stadium. The nearest international airport is around 12 miles away. Easy access to white-sand beaches, a regional museum and nearby botanical gardens.

Rooms come with air conditioning, TV, shower, hairdryer, microwave and refrigerator. Expect warm color schemes, new bedding, granite vanities and laminated wood floors in updated rooms. Ask for a lakeside view. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available.

Indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and a spa center let you unwind after a day out. Free parking (including RV/truck parking) and guest laundry make longer stays easy. Pet-friendly property with elevator access, safe-deposit boxes and concierge services. Free high-speed internet throughout.

Two meeting rooms (combined capacity ~37) plus a conference room. High-speed internet in rooms and public areas. Office and shipping services are available nearby.

On-site restaurant and a bar set a casual tone for evenings. Complimentary hot-and-cold continental breakfast is included, complete with a waffle station to kick-start the day.