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What can I say, the room was great, the room was clean, the hotel staff were great, the hotel's location was great for our needs.
View of the marina.
Hotel was very dirty and run down
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The cleaning lady in the morning was nice
Very friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Breakfast was very good experience staff on duty very helpful and friendly
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Staff, food, convenience
Location to the airport
The room was clean and in reasonably good repair.
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bed and pillows
Cleanliness
Comfortable bed and clean room.
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The staff was friendl5
The young woman at the front desk. I for get her name but it was three letters.
needs prompt renewal and strong employee training
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Always clean
All of the above. The staff was very nice. They accommodated us when the air conditioner in the original room did not keep the room cool. The rooms were quiet and secure.
Various options on the breakfast menu.
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The bedding & pillows were so comfortable. The color of the bedroom & bedding was pleasing. The fan worked great on the air conditioning unit. There was carpet! The picture on the wall was my deciding factor for choosing this hotel over another.
No, this hotel had the friendliest employees I’ve ever had to deal with while staying at a hotel. Beyond 5 stars!From the front desk being very welcoming and having welcoming smiles on their faces EVERYDAY to housekeepers holding doors. Excellent hotel!
Very friendly staff, rooms are clean and comfortable. Location is convenient to beaches and downtown.
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breakfast, room comfort
Absolutely deplorable, and uninhabitable.
Breakfast
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Clean room and big tv
Pool & pool bar
It was great to see familiar faces like at the hotel from the Best Western days!
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The space and hot water in shower
Staff were helpful
The staff were very accommodating and we got an early check in. They went above and beyond to help us get everything settled. Free breakfast is simple yet a good quick bite. Location is right across from airport. Washer and dryer for doing laundry $1.50.
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The room is awesome!
The size of the room.
Breakfast and the size of the room.
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The breakfast is my wife and i's favorite. It's definitely the main reason I pay a little more to stay here sometimes
The rooms are big and spacious. Beds are comfortable
Clean Room
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Comfortable np
Older property but clean and had everything we needed
Location to business, meals, medical was great.
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Location, incredibly nice staff and hotel was very nice. The view of the gulf was amazing and peaceful.
Located close to the beach
Nothing but it¿s close to beach.
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Great location, friendly staff, very clean, and beautifully maintained.
Beach access walking path on site. Fun village feel.
Location, beach, shuffleboard, use of beach towels, laundry facilities
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The hotel is very clean and the rooms are nice. I appreciated how clean the pool was and the staff was friendly for the most part. The shuttle driver gives you his personal number to try to accommodate which is extra special.
good value...nice decor, great staff
Location!!
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Breakfast and convenience
The parking was close and easy
Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was decent. Excellent waffle making machine. Room was clean.
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Everything was great
It was modern, had a nice lake behind it and nice fire pit out front, and nice eating area & lobby. Beds were comfortable, bathroom spacious and clean. Room & halls were quiet.
Location and price
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Rooms are very cleaned
Nothing there was roaches crawling in the bed the tables it was nasty
Older hotel in average condition and overpriced for what it is, but so is the whole area. Rooms were nice and clean, beds were comfortable, everything worked, and staff was polite.
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This was an amazing place to stay. Quite new and super duper clean. Breakfasts were wonderful each day and the staff were so nice and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat! Can't wait to go again!
This hotel was beautiful, clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was great. I wish they had this hotel everywhere for whenever i need to travel!
Everyone was so nice and friendly at this hotel. The rooms were clean and the staff worked hard to help us after I had surgery and could not get around well. Would highly recommend
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Very quiet hotel. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I was on the 7th floor and did not hear anything above me from the pool or bar.
Location!!! Centrally located. Great staff.
Great location, nicely decorated, accommodating staff
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The breakfast is what did it for me! Pickled onions and jalapeños with carnitas, oh lord that was delicious!
Very clean. Bright, and very well located within walking distance of Benderson Park and UTC Mall. Front desk accommodated early check in and agreed to assign a room away from the pool and noise. Housekeeping appeared to clean the room quite late.
Aesthetics and overall appeal of modern, clean + location.
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The level of service from the front desk person to the Assistant GM
Friendly staff. Quiet, solidly built (no noise). Fairly new. Good breakfast buffet. Easy parking.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Big rooms.
Pool and location
clean, friendly
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The staff was nice
The lobby bar serves dinner which is great when you are on the road. It is a quiet hotel despite the fact that it is right across from the airport.
Breakfast selections, Bar & Dinner from 5-10pm Zero% bath & shampoo items
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Newer, good furnishings
Spacious, clean
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The size of the suite was great and the layout.
Location convenient to Sarasota waterfront
The location was great, room was big and comfortable.
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Great location, nicely updated
location, food. beach
Beachfront, amenities
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The employees were awesome and helpful!
It was close to lots of food places and near HCA hospital which is what we were in the area for . The breakfast was also great.
Cleanliness and location
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location,TV broken
Valet was fast and efficient. Nolan Perez was outstanding and provided extraordinary services by helping with shuttle, places to go and always offering to carry your bags. Front desk was friendly and restaurant staff was very attentive.
Location is key
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Where to stay in Sarasota
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DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
Conveniently located next to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, this Florida hotel offers free airport shuttles, an on-site restaurant and spa. Its spacious rooms offer a large screen TVs and free WiFi. Guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport can swim in the indoor pool or workout in the 24-hour Fitness Center. They can also relax in the cabana or hot tub. A refrigerator and a coffee machine are standard in every room. A seating area and a desk are included as well. Some rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport rooms include a sofa bed. The onsite Runway Grill features multiple large screen TVs and a terrace with a fire pit. Snacks and beverages can be purchased at the hotel’s convenience store.
Staff, food, convenience
Location to the airport
The room was clean and in reasonably good repair.
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
This Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota and features quarterly curated exhibitions, performances, and special guest appearances. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 3.1 mi away. Free WiFi is provided. A 50-inch flat-screen TV with Netflix and Hulu, and small refrigerator. A Nespresso coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries are also included. A year-round outdoor pool and a fitness center are on site at the Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection. Guests can use complimentary bicycles and a shuttle (within 3 mi) to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, and Lido Beach. Overture Restaurant and Gallery Lounge serve American fare with simple blends, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation. Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar offers private poolside cabanas, seating, and cafe fare with a bay and city view. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and cycling. The Sarasota Bradenton Airport is 3.7 mi from the property.
Very quiet hotel. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I was on the 7th floor and did not hear anything above me from the pool or bar.
Location!!! Centrally located. Great staff.
Great location, nicely decorated, accommodating staff
Lido Beach Resort
This beachfront Lido Beach Resort is on Lido Key and has 299 ft of private beach. This resort provides free shuttle services to St. Armands Circle and rooms include free WiFi. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine are standard in every guest room at the Resort Lido Beach. Most rooms provide a fully equipped kitchenette, and some suites have a beach view. Two beachfront pools are available; 1 family pool and 1 adults-only pool. The Lido Beach Resort also has 3 hot tubs, a fitness center, and the Beachside Tiki Bar. Central Sarasota and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are less than 5.6 mi from the resort. The Mote Marine Laboratory is 2.1 mi from Lido Beach Resort Sarasota.
Great location, nicely updated
location, food. beach
Beachfront, amenities
Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront
Located on Sarasota Bay in Sarasota, Florida, this hotel features an outdoor pool overlooking the marina, on-site waterfront restaurant: Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are 6.6 miles away. Dining at Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota includes a restaurant. It serves seafood, steak and burgers and drinks. The classically styled rooms all feature views of the city or marina. Cable TV, coffee facilities, and a work desk are provided in every room at the Sarasota Ramada by Wyndham. Guests have free access to the gym and business center. Laundry facilities are on site and free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the hotel. Boat docking space and boat trailer parking are also available. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art are 2.7 miles from this hotel. Siesta Key Beach is 20 minutes’ drive away. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is 11 minutes' drive.
What can I say, the room was great, the room was clean, the hotel staff were great, the hotel's location was great for our needs.
View of the marina.
Hotel was very dirty and run down
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
Located in Sarasota, 1.7 miles from Indian Beach, Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant. A 12-minute walk from The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and half a mile from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the property provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The hotel has a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota has a sun terrace. You can play table tennis at the hotel. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is 1.7 miles from Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota, while Sarasota County Visitor Information Center And History Museum is 3.3 miles from the property. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is a few steps away.
bed and pillows
Cleanliness
Comfortable bed and clean room.
Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport
This hotel in Sarasota, Florida is minutes from powder white sand beaches overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel features an outdoor pool and all rooms have free WiFi. Free hot breakfast is served daily. Guest rooms and studios at the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota / Bradenton – Airport include a 43-inch flat-screen TV with HD programming. They are also furnished with an iPod docking station and coffee facilities. Select studios provide a kitchenette. A gym is available at the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota. Guests can also use the barbecue facilities and business center. Craft beer and wine are available for guests to purchase. The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is 2.7-miles from the hotel. The Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Airport is less than a 10-minutes’ walk from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
The bedding & pillows were so comfortable. The color of the bedroom & bedding was pleasing. The fan worked great on the air conditioning unit. There was carpet! The picture on the wall was my deciding factor for choosing this hotel over another.
No, this hotel had the friendliest employees I’ve ever had to deal with while staying at a hotel. Beyond 5 stars!From the front desk being very welcoming and having welcoming smiles on their faces EVERYDAY to housekeepers holding doors. Excellent hotel!
Very friendly staff, rooms are clean and comfortable. Location is convenient to beaches and downtown.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sarasota East By IHG
Located just off Interstate 75 and 10 miles from central Sarasota, this hotel features an outdoor pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a daily hot breakfast are provided. A 32-inch flat-screen TV, a microwave and a refrigerator are found in each modern room at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sarasota East. Coffee-making facilities and a work desk are also included. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness room and the hot tub. A business center and a laundromat are also included. Selby Botanical Gardens is less than 10 miles from the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sarasota East. Siesta Beach is less than a 15 minute drive away.
The cleaning lady in the morning was nice
Very friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Breakfast was very good experience staff on duty very helpful and friendly
Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay
This Days Inn hotel is located 1.4 mi from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Small dogs are welcome for a fee. The Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in every room, and a free continental breakfast. The rooms at the Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay include a cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Guests can make free local telephone calls. A hairdryer is included. Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay is 3.7 mi from the Selby Gardens and 5.2 mi from Robart’s Arena. New College of Florida is 1.3 mi away.
The staff was friendl5
The young woman at the front desk. I for get her name but it was three letters.
needs prompt renewal and strong employee training
Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75
Located just off Interstate 75, this hotel is 10 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton Airport. The hotel offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and is located next to Perkins Family Restaurant. Every guest room at the Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 Sarasota I75 includes a microwave and refrigerator. Cable TV with a movie channel and a telephone with free local calls are also provided. A hot breakfast buffet is served daily at the Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 Sarasota I75. A fully equipped fitness center and outdoor hot tub are available at the Sarasota 175 Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75. The business center offers fax and photocopy facilities.
Always clean
All of the above. The staff was very nice. They accommodated us when the air conditioner in the original room did not keep the room cool. The rooms were quiet and secure.
Various options on the breakfast menu.
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Nokomis Sarasota South By IHG
Located in Nokomis, 1.2 miles from Nokomis Beach, Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Nokomis - Sarasota South has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 20 miles from the hotel and Venice Theatre is 2 miles away. Guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Nokomis - Sarasota South has a sun terrace. The accommodation also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Nokomis - Sarasota South. Speaking English, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Warm Mineral Springs is 16 miles from the hotel, while Sarasota Opera is 17 miles from the property. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is 25 miles away.
Room is clean and comfortable. It has everything you need, including the bench for luggage. Internet was fast and smooth (comparing to other hotels )
Front desk
Location, and the staff was very responsive and helpful.
Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia
The Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia is located 5 minutes’ drive from the beach and has an outdoor pool with a bar on site. Dining is available on the property and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV is included in every room of this Venice hotel. A microwave and refrigerator are also provided in all rooms and suites are available. The Wave Grill offers American cuisine on site at the Venice Hotel Venezia Ramada by Wyndham. Guests will also enjoy access to a fitness center and a hot tub during their stay. The hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from Oscar Scherer State Park. The Venice Theater is less than 1 mile away.
The clerk at the desk
Location and price
Parking was excellent and location awesome
Motel 6-Venice, FL
This Venice, Florida hotel is within 2 miles of Venice Beach, which features swimming and water recreation. The motel also offers free parking. Motel 6 Venice, FL rooms include heating and air conditioning. The rooms are equipped with cable TV. The motel has a 24-hour front desk. Motel 6 Venice, FL is 14 miles from the Mineral Springs. The Venice Municipal Airport is within a 7-minute drive of the hotel.
Very quiet, comfortable bed, everything works
Close to shopping center and food
The room was clean, adequate size. The maid service was very good.
Interstate 75 runs through this area east of downtown Sarasota dotted with parks and surrounded by golf courses. Birdwatchers flock to the area's Celery Fields, a 360+ acre site and ideal location for wildlife watching. Visitors will find world-class shopping and dining at The Mall at University Town Center, and the Sarasota Polo Club is a short drive away.
Ameniti Bay, BW Signature Collection
Set in Sarasota, 9.3 mi from The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Ameniti Bay - Best Western Signature Collection offers air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel has newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier that guests can use. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. At Ameniti Bay - Best Western Signature Collection all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business center and laundry service at the property. Sarasota National Cemetery is 9.3 mi from Ameniti Bay - Best Western Signature Collection, while Sarasota is 11 mi away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International, 17 mi from the hotel.
The room is awesome!
The size of the room.
Breakfast and the size of the room.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, FL
Located in Sarasota, 14 miles from Sarasota International Convention Center, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, Fl has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms at the hotel come with a TV and a kitchenette. The rooms at Home2 Suites by Hilton, Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, Fl have air conditioning and a desk. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. The accommodation has a sun terrace. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 14 miles from Home2 Suites by Hilton, Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, Fl, while The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 14 miles from the property. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is 13 miles away.
The breakfast is my wife and i's favorite. It's definitely the main reason I pay a little more to stay here sometimes
The rooms are big and spacious. Beds are comfortable
Clean Room
Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota I-75
Located 20 minutes’ drive from Central Sarasota, this South Florida hotel features an outdoor pool and grab and go breakfast. Guests can lounge at Siesta Key Beach 10 minutes’ drive away. A small refrigerator, microwave, and cable TV are featured in all rooms. This Sarasota Siesta Key Days Inn provides a desk and coffee-making facilities as well. When not at the nearby beach, guests can make meals outside at the barbecue facilities. A business center is available at the Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota I-75 for traveling professionals. Myakka River State Park is 10 minutes’ drive away. The hotel is also within 1 mi of Twin Lakes Meeting and Sports Complex and within 1.9 mi of Serenoa Golf Club.
Comfortable np
Older property but clean and had everything we needed
Location to business, meals, medical was great.
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton
This Sarasota hotel is located directly across from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The Hyatt features a 42-inch flat-screen TV in every room, an outdoor pool with a hot tub and 24-hour cafe. Bradenton Sarasota Hyatt Place guest rooms are furnished with a separate living area and include coffee-making facilities and a refrigerator. In-room media includes an MP3 docking station, free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Guests at the Hyatt Place Sarasota have free access to the 24-hour fitness center and business center. Airport transfer services are provided. Sarasota Hyatt Place is a 5 minutes' walk from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Sarasota Jungle Gardens is also 5 minutes from the hotel and Siesta Key Beach is 20 minutes away.
The space and hot water in shower
Staff were helpful
The staff were very accommodating and we got an early check in. They went above and beyond to help us get everything settled. Free breakfast is simple yet a good quick bite. Location is right across from airport. Washer and dryer for doing laundry $1.50.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach
This Sarasota, Florida hotel is 3 minutes' drive from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and the Ringling Museum of Art. It serves a daily free continental breakfast and features rooms with free WiFi. Free access to the outdoor pool is provided to all guests of the SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach. Laundry facilities and free large-vehicle parking are available. A flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator as well as Keurig® coffeemaker are standard in every room. All rooms also include ironing facilities and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach is an 18 minutes' drive from Nathan Benderson Park. The University of South Florida-Sarasota is less than one mile from the hotel. Downtown Sarasota is 4 miles away.
Rooms are very cleaned
Nothing there was roaches crawling in the bed the tables it was nasty
Older hotel in average condition and overpriced for what it is, but so is the whole area. Rooms were nice and clean, beds were comfortable, everything worked, and staff was polite.
Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport
This hotel offers free shuttle services to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. An outdoor pool with a hot tub while free WiFi in the guest rooms are available at this Sarasota, Florida hotel. The rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport include a 55-inch flat-screen cable TV with HBO. Each room provides a microwave and a refrigerator. A full bar and restaurant are available at the hotel. The John and Mable Ringling Museum is less than one mile from the hotel. Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota is 5 mi from the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The staff was nice
The lobby bar serves dinner which is great when you are on the road. It is a quiet hotel despite the fact that it is right across from the airport.
Breakfast selections, Bar & Dinner from 5-10pm Zero% bath & shampoo items
Price by Week Day
Average hotel price around $200 on weekends.
In Sarasota, hotel prices tend to rise as the week progresses, starting at just over $150 on Monday and peaking at around $200 on Friday and Saturday. Prices decrease on Sunday but remain higher than earlier weekdays.
Price by Month
Lowest prices in July under $100.
In Sarasota, hotel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with the lowest rates in July at just under $100. The peak prices occur in March and April, reaching around $250 to $300. Overall, prices vary from month to month.
How far in advance should I book?
Prices drop to around $140–$150 as check-in approaches in Sarasota.
In Sarasota, hotel prices tend to rise as the check-in date approaches, particularly for high-demand hotels, which are frequently fully booked three weeks prior. Lower quality hotels, however, may reduce prices last minute, with rates dropping to around $140–$150 on the day before check-in.
Price by Hotel Class
Most popular 2* hotels are priced around $120.
In Sarasota, hotel distribution reflects a clear pattern of increasing prices with higher star ratings. The most popular category is 2*, priced around $120. There is a notable price increase of about $50 to 3* hotels, with smaller increments observed between adjacent categories.
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Top Tips
- For the shortest transfer to Sarasota hotels, book into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); it is typically a 15-20 minute drive to downtown hotels, compared to 75 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Use hotel shuttle services if available or confirm estimated rideshare fares in advance, which range from $15 to $35 from SRQ.
- Secure standard hotel rooms at least 45 days in advance for stays between mid-November and April high season; book 90+ days ahead for beachfront or premium rooms, as popular locations like Siesta Key and Lido Key frequently sell out early and prices can rise by 30% during peak dates.
- Siesta Key's renowned 99% quartz sand beach draws crowds, so allocate 10-30 extra minutes for parking or wait for a hotel shuttle on weekends. Lido and Longboat Key generally offer quieter evenings and easier parking, though expect nightly rates to be $50 to $150 higher. Check with your hotel for reserved guest parking or shuttle details.
- Check Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory reports for marine or red tide conditions before booking non-refundable rates. Blooms may trigger local beach closures or cause respiratory irritation from late summer through fall. Look for hotels with indoor pools or alternative amenities during these periods.
- Public transit to the barrier islands is limited; Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) island bus routes run less frequently, adding 15-30 minutes for connections. For evening returns or ADA accessibility, confirm rideshare options or ask your hotel about on-demand shuttle or accessible transportation services.
- Sarasota's hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Purchase trip insurance with named-storm coverage or opt for refundable hotel rates, and confirm individual hotel cancellation policies for weather-related events.
- Choose between downtown hotels, which are within a 10-15 minute walk or drive of cultural venues like Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and barrier-island hotels, where you will enjoy immediate beach access but spend 10-25 minutes reaching mainland museums and shops. Many top hotels offer scheduled shuttles between locations - confirm service hours at booking.
- Hotel parking and resort fees on Sarasota's barrier islands can add $15 to $45 per day. Confirm if parking is included in your rate, free for loyalty members, or charged separately. Inquire about accessible parking and ramp access if needed.
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