Sarasota, Florida is a beautiful city that offers visitors a range of attractions and activities. Whether you're interested in exploring the city's vibrant arts scene or soaking up the sun on its picturesque beaches, there's something for everyone in Sarasota. With so much to see and do, it's natural to wonder where you should stay when you visit. In this post, we'll explore why choosing hotels is the best option when travelling to Sarasota.
Hotels offer a level of convenience that can't be matched by other types of accommodation. From reliable room service to staff assistance with planning your activities and making reservations, hotels are built around making your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. When you stay in a hotel, you can kick back and enjoy the amenities that come with your room, without having to worry about coordinating transportation or finding your way around an unfamiliar city.
Another benefit of choosing hotels in Sarasota is the range of options available to suit your needs. If you're travelling with family or a large group, hotels with suites or adjoining rooms can provide the space you need. There are also hotels catering to those on a budget, with affordable room rates without compromising on comfort or amenities. For those looking for a bit of luxury, Sarasota has plenty of upscale hotels with spa services and fine dining options.
Of course, staying in a hotel also means you'll be close to all the popular attractions and activities. Many hotels in Sarasota are located near the city's famous white sand beaches, as well as close to shopping and dining options. Whether you're interested in catching a show at the Sarasota Opera House or exploring the city's many parks and nature reserves, staying in a hotel will make it easy to get around and experience everything the city has to offer.
In summary, whether you're looking for convenience, choice, or proximity to all the best things to see and do, hotels are the way to go when travelling to Sarasota. With a range of options at every budget, staying in a hotel can make your next vacation to Sarasota unforgettable.
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Located in the Central Sarasota district of Sarasota, the 4-star Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a heated swimming pool and private parking on site. The boutique style hotel is situated in the heart of Sarasota, within 2.1 km of such cultural attractions as Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy.
The comfortable property boasts a comfortable location within 3.7 km of Sarasota Jungle Gardens and right near Five Points Park. Sports fans can also visit the baseball field "Ed Smith Stadium", within 3 km of the Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Sarasota, and take their families to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, which is 3.2 km away. Palm trees are next to the accommodation, and The Ringling Museum is 6 km away. Unconditional Surrender Sculpture Museum and Florida Studio Theatre are set within easy walking distance of Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection.
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Embassy Suites By Hilton Sarasota
Featuring a central location, Embassy Suites By Hilton Sarasota offers views of the bay, and is a 10-minute drive from Lido Key Sandy Beach. 180 rooms and the lounge bar are available during the stay at the hotel based in the heart of Sarasota.
Bay Isles Shopping Center is located within walking distance of the property, and such natural sites as Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is only 1.5 km away. Lido S Park is a 10-minute ride from the Embassy Suites By Hilton, while Sarasota Bradenton International airport is 0.5 km from it. The accommodation is within 10 minutes' drive of the baseball field "Ed Smith Stadium" and other main attractions of Sarasota.
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Residence Inn By Marriott Sarasota Bradenton is a great place to stay in the North Sarasota Airport district, a 15-minute stroll from Mable Ringling Rose Garden at The Ringling. Guests of this 3-star hotel will enjoy WiFi throughout the property and an outdoor swimming pool on site.
Sarasota Classic Car Museum is a mere 12 minutes' walk away, and The Ringling Museum is a 5-minute drive from the property. The Residence Inn By Marriott Sarasota Bradenton offers proximity to family venues such as Sarasota Jungle Gardens (2.4 km) and Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium (7 km). Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the kid-focused Children's Garden, at a 4.2 km distance from the accommodation.
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Hampton Inn And Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch
The comfortable Hampton Inn And Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch features 102 rooms and lies 10 minutes by car from the 400-acre artificial lake "Nathan Benderson Park". Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi throughout the property in the 3-star inn.
The property has a prime location quite close to The Mall at University Town Center. The hotel is located within 25 minutes' walk of University Park in Sarasota. The nearby shopping sights include Main Street At Lakewood Ranch Shopping Mall, which is 5 minutes away by car.
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If you are in love with sports, Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton Hotel has a great location as it is set at a 6 km distance from the baseball field "Ed Smith Stadium"; also Ca d Zan Mansion is nearly a 10-minute walk away. Located in the North Sarasota Airport district, this hotel offers 114 rooms along with an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Sarasota Bradenton International airport and only a short drive from such cultural venues as Sarasota Classic Car Museum. Unconditional Surrender Sculpture Museum is at a 6 km distance from the Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton in Sarasota. This property lies not so far from Ca d'Zan Historical Place Museum.
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Family Hotel 👪 | Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Embassy Suites By Hilton Sarasota |
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Residence Inn By Marriott Sarasota Bradenton |
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Situated 900 metres of Indian Beach, the 2-star Regency Inn & Suites Sarasota offers 33 guest rooms. This Sarasota inn lies in the North Sarasota Airport district of Sarasota, relatively close to such cultural sights as The Ringling Museum.
The property places you around a 19-minute stroll from Sarasota Classic Car Museum and about a 10-minute drive from Sarasota Opera. The hotel is just a pleasant stroll away from Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy in Sarasota. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is located 9 minutes on foot from the accommodation. Regency Inn & Suites in Sarasota is 0.5 km from Sarasota Bradenton International airport.
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Tropical Breeze Resort
Overlooking the pool, Tropical Breeze Resort is around a 5-minute ride from Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at this resort.
The accommodation in Siesta Key with sugary white sand 87 degree crystal blue waters and the family friendly Gulf Coast waves, a 10-minute drive from Lido S Park. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is within 15 minutes' drive of the 3-star hotel, while Sarasota Bradenton International airport is 20 km from it. The public beach is only 700 metres away. Staying at Tropical Breeze Resort, you can also enjoy natural sights such as the shaped Crescent Beach, which is 3.4 km away.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Hotel
Featuring a health centre with beauty therapy, body wraps and pedicure, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Hotel is located 10 minutes by car from Lido S Park. This hotel lies a 10-minute ride from Lido Key Beach, and offers an American restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
The property is placed in a downtown district, 2.9 km from such family-friendly attractions as Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a 10-minute ride away, and there is Bay Isles Shopping Center nearby. This 5-star hotel is placed not too far from Gulf Coast. The nearby sport attractions feature the baseball field "Ed Smith Stadium" 3.3 km from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Hotel.
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Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
Featuring WiFi throughout the property, Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota sits approximately 15 minutes' walk from Mable Ringling Rose Garden at The Ringling. This hotel offers private car parking on site and a swimming pool.
Set about a 15-minute drive from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as the baseball field "Ed Smith Stadium", which is 15 minutes away by car. The Ringling Museum is within close distance of the Kompose Boutique Hotel, while Sarasota Bradenton International airport is 0.5 km from it. A family vacation to Sarasota will become more exciting if you visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens lying within 2.3 km of this property.
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Days Inn By Wyndham Sarasota Bay
Set within a 10-minute walk of Mable Ringling Rose Garden at The Ringling, the comfortable Days Inn By Wyndham Sarasota Bay includes 96 rooms. Situated within walking distance to Ca d'Zan Historical Place Museum in Sarasota, the 3-star inn features a swimming pool and offers guests to admire a beautiful view.
This Sarasota property is placed in the North Sarasota Airport district, 1.3 km from such family-friendly attractions as Sarasota Jungle Gardens. The perfect Days Inn By Wyndham Sarasota Bay is located in oak woods, and nearly a 5-minute drive from The Ringling Museum. The public beach is set just a pleasant stroll away from the accommodation, while Asolo Theatre is nearly a 13-minute walk away. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being within 25 minutes' walk of Sarasota International Convention Center.
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The Sarasota Modern, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Set in the Central Sarasota district, within 10 minutes' drive of the baseball field "Ed Smith Stadium", the 4-star Sarasota Modern, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers a sunny patio. Placed in the very heart of Sarasota, this hotel includes an outdoor pool together with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is located around 5 minutes' walk from the exclusive property, and such natural sites as Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is about a 20-minute walk away. Causeway Park is not so far from the Modern, A Tribute Portfolio in Sarasota. The accommodation is set within walking distance from parks, and Bird Key Park lies about a 25-minute walk away. Guests of The Sarasota Modern, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel can make memories with their children by visiting Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, which stands approximately 3.3 km away.