The newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront hotel is located just eight miles from the Sarasota-Barenton International Airport and directly on the Manatee River near the Gulf of Mexico, and adjacent to Downtown Bradenton. The Bradenton Convention Center is located one mile from the hotel and only seven miles from the white, sandy beach of Anna Maria Island. Local Attractions include the Spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, South Florida Museum, Players Theater, Gamble Mansion and Desoto Park.The hotel is set on a lavishly landscaped courtyard, which features sparkling fountains, a large pool, and Jacuzzi overlooking the river. The new Marriott concept includes the Bistro Grill, featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with full lounge service available. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet in the lobby and all guest rooms, a newly upgraded fitness center, laundry facility on site, dry cleaning service available Monday-Friday, a complimentary business center and media room located in the lobby with a 50-inch television for your down time.The Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront has standard, riverview and 57 Suites available, all in both king and two queen bed options. Each room has a private balcony, some overlooking the Manatee River or lushly landscaped courtyard. Rooms include a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, free wireless internet, and in-room movies. All suites include sofa sleeper, wet bar, and refrigerator.All Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public spaces, and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels have designated smoking areas outside of the property.