Wyvern Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel, Punta Gorda

Rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV, a seating area, and an iPod docking station. Some rooms offer city or harbour views. Marble flooring and upscale furnishings are standard. Select rooms have a separate tub and shower. Guests on the 5th floor can see the harbour and downtown Punta Gorda. The hotel uses key card access for floor entry, which adds a layer of privacy. Rooms are spacious, with a comfortable bed and a lounging sofa. One review notes that all lights are on one switch, and the shower has three handles, so first-time users might need a moment to figure them out.

Perch 360 serves rooftop dining for lunch and dinner. 88 Keys Florida offers contemporary American fares for dinner. The full-service bar is on the roof, with nightly specialty cocktails. The rooftop overlooks Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda. Lunch on the rooftop includes options like burgers and prime rib dinner for $35. Breakfast is served in the dining room on weekdays, but not on the rooftop. The menu uses locally sourced ingredients. The hotel has two on-site restaurants, so you don't need to leave the building to eat.

The hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Fisherman's Village marina and shopping centre is a 6-minute drive away. Historic downtown Punta Gorda with local dining options is just 2 blocks from the hotel. You can walk to shops and eateries. The Punta Gorda Airport is a 7 km drive away. Seminole Lakes Country Club golf course is an 11-minute drive. Free parking is available on site. The hotel is near road construction on the main street, so allow extra time to navigate the one-way streets. Local attractions include the Saturday morning farmers market a few blocks away.

The hotel offers 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Express check-in and check-out are available. Guests can request guest computers. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. Room service is available, but you need to call or go down to the menu to order. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel has a business center with meeting and banquet facilities. Dry cleaning and luggage storage are available. For emergency needs, there are safety deposit boxes and smoke alarms. The hotel is pet-friendly, accommodating small pets. Note that the hotel may charge a $100 deposit upon check-in, which can take up to a week to refund.