Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala, Florida

Stay for Business, Vacation or Dine at Sky Asian Fusion

Aug 29, 2009 Jennifer Huber

Located in the center of horse country, the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala Conference Center is perfect for business, vacation and dining at Sky Asian Fusion.

Visiting local horse farms, canoeing the Silver River and ogling over more than 75 race cars at Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing are a handful of activities visitors to Ocala, Florida, will enjoy. Whether seeking Ocala accommodations for business or vacation, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala Conference Center is an ideal location and the eclectic amenities make it a memorable experience.

First Impression of the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala

Built new two years ago, Holiday Inn Ocala is definitely not the Holiday Inn of yesteryear. It is a modern, yet trippy, and fresh hotel raising the bar for the family-friendly chain.

The splash of green, long lanterns dangling from the ceiling and accents of Asian influence including a rickshaw and ceramic frogs are the first things guests of the Holiday Inn Ocala notice in the lobby. Guests will find pockets of Zen on oversized chaise lounges or buttery soft leather chairs. Children-sized sofas and sit in front of the two flat-screen televisions.

Sleeping at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala

Walls of the 133 guestrooms, including the 36 suites, are painted with a soft aqua color accented with paintings of tropical leaves and headboards with blue faux alligator leather. Beds are incredibly comfortable because of the Tempur-Pedic DreamSpa Bed and each room is equipped with a mini-refrigerator, microwave and one-pot coffee maker. Bath towels are fluffy soft and shampoo, soap and body lotion are from the Bath & Body Works collection.

Decked out with a poker table, poker-themed décor, wet bar and Murphy bed is the Top Floor Poker Suite. The room is an ace in the hole for a small bachelor party, business meeting or mancation.

Business at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala

The hotel’s convenient location just off I- 75 makes it ideal for business travelers or conferences and meetings. The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites can accommodate up to 350 for a meeting, conference or banquet with the various function rooms. A small business center onsite makes it easy to access a computer and the hotel is wired with high speed Internet. The Holiday Inn Ocala is also a popular wedding venue.

Dining at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala

Asian influence is carried from the hotel lobby to the top floor where Sky Asian Fusion restaurant is located with its subdued lighting, Asian accents such as Buddha sculptures, and sleek design. Sky serves culinary masterpieces for lunch and dinner. Try the Crispy Crab Wontons with a lemongrass strawberry sauce and a Sky Asian Fusion dinner specialty such as Chilean Sea Bass in a jalapeno coconut broth. Hot and cold sake is served along with a full bar. Dinner entrees range in price between $15 and $29 with the American Kobe Ribeye at $45. Reservations are recommended. (Tel: 352/291-0000)

Cypress Shadows Café & Lounge is the Holiday Inn and Suites Ocala’s other restaurant and serves breakfast, dinner and cocktails.

Unwinding at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala

Holiday Inn Ocala has an outdoor swimming pool and inside whirlpool. Even the fitness center has a calming Zen feel with simple colors and a distinctive round sofa to relax. A sauna helps weary guests sweat out the day’s impurities.

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala is inviting for vacationers or those needing to get down to business. The hotel is located at 3600 S.W. 38th Avenue, Ocala, Tel: 352/629-9500.

Visit Ocala/Marion Visitors & Convention Bureau for additional things to do in Ocala, Florida.

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