The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour services
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Private beach
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Table tennis
Services
Free shuttle service
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Special diet menus
Business
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Jacuzzi
Pool with view
Shallow end
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
700 Ben Franklin Drive,
Sarasota,
Florida,
United States,
34236,
Florida
Map view
700 Ben Franklin Drive,
Sarasota,
Florida,
United States,
34236,
Florida
City landmarks
Mall
Saint Armands Circle
1.3
km
Park
South Lido County Park
900 m
Aquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
2.5
km
St. Armand's Key
950 m
190 Taft Dr
So. Lido Nature Park Kayak Launch
630 m
Gallery
Clyde Butcher St Armands Gallery
790 m
Park
Ted Sperling Park
1.8
km
Benjamin Franklin Dr
South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
1.5
km
101 Bird Key Drive
Bird Key Park
2.2
km
Beach
Shell Beach
2.1
km
John Ringling
1.4
km
Big Sarasota Pass
1.8
km
2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Lido S Park
1.5
km
2150 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Lido public beach
1.5
km
Bay Island
2.4
km
Garden
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
3.9
km
John Ringling Causeway
Ringling Bridge Causeway Park
2.2
km
1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Save Our Seabirds
2.5
km
Ken Thompson Parkway
Ken Thompson Park
2.8
km
946 Siesta Drive
Nora Patterson Bay Island Park
2.9
km
201 Gulf of Mexico Dr
Exit Art
2.9
km
100 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Quick Point Nature Reserve
3.2
km
Island
Edwards Islands
3.2
km
Park
Bayfront Park
3.7
km
Park
Island Park
3.8
km
Island Park Drive
Unconditional Surrender Sculpture
3.9
km
Nearby
Beach
Lido Key Beach
380 m
Beach
Lido Key
360 m
Gulf of Mexico
Public beach
420 m
Restaurants
Rico's Pizzeria
1.2
km
322 John Ringling Blvd
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
70%
liked the hotel and would stay again
7.0/10
Very good
Rooms
7.2
Location
7.7
Service
6.8
Dining
7.2
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 6 reviews
4/5
based on 2080 reviews
8.7
8.7/10 based on 1081 reviews
#25 of 61 hotels in Sarasota based on Tripadvisor
Lynn
United States,
May
2024
6.6/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were amazing, offering great views and full kitchens. I will definitely stay here again. However, if you want a view, you'll have to pay a lot more for a balcony. The rooms could use some remodeling.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were awesome with great views and full kitchens, but there is no view unless you pay much more for a balcony. Some remodeling is needed.
Service
7.0
The service was overall extremely helpful, however, they were not overly accommodating for my special weekend. They were slow to respond to maintenance issues, taking almost 2 days to fix the TV.
Location
6.0
The location is nice but beware of hidden additional charges. It needs an update and is a bit cold and tiny with hard buns. However, it is close to shopping and near the stand-up shower.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was expensive at $70 for two people and lacked variety. It would have been nice to have more affordable options included in the price.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent. Some updates might be needed, but overall satisfactory.
Dean
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.8/10
The hotel had tired rooms with damaged units, but with a view. It could get a little loud from guests leaving the bar. The room was comfortable with a small kitchenette, although we didn't use it much. It would have been convenient if we wanted to cook.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable with a nice view and a small kitchenette.
Service
8.0
The staff was helpful in finding chairs and friendly. The location was great.
Location
9.0
The location was awesome, very close to St Armands Circle and right on the beach, although it was in a busy area.
Dining
8.0
The food at the poolside tiki bar was delicious with a fantastic variety of choices, although breakfast at the hotel restaurant was expensive.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were good with a decent variety of options.
Craig
United Kingdom,
March
2024
6.6/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms provided the softest pillows and mattress, but they were noisy due to damaged units. The staff was friendly but needed more training to reach the level of excellence expected. The location was beautiful but could use some fine-tuning. The dining experience was delicious but a bit pricey. Overall, a comfortable stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had the softest pillows and mattress, but the noise from damaged units was disturbing.
Service
6.0
Although the staff was friendly, they could benefit from more training to enhance the overall service.
Location
8.0
The location was absolutely beautiful, but there is room for improvement in fine-tuning some aspects.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was delicious, offering a fantastic variety of choices, but it felt a bit overpriced.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were tired with damaged units, impacting the overall experience.
John
United States,
August
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was fantastic, right on the beautiful beach of Lido Key, but there were hidden additional charges to watch out for. The rooms had a great view, but unfortunately, they felt cramped and were not the cleanest due to roaches and a water filtration issue. The service was friendly, but somewhat amateurish, with some mixed experiences with the staff. Despite these drawbacks, the dining experience at the hotel's restaurant, Drift, was enjoyable with great views and food quality.
Rooms
5.0
The room had a great view, but it felt cramped and was not the cleanest.
Service
6.0
The staff was friendly but had some amateurish moments.
Location
8.0
The hotel is located right on the beach of Lido Key, offering an excellent atmosphere.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience at Drift, the hotel restaurant, was good with great views and food quality.
Facilities
7.0
Limited feedback on the facilities was provided.
George
United States,
July
2023
8.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a pleasant surprise. The room had a lovely ocean view, was spacious and impeccably clean. The hotel location was central, offering easy beach access, but there were minor areas that could be improved. The dining experience at the hotel restaurant was fantastic, despite some timing issues. The service, though, was outstanding, though we had a small incident with housekeeping. Overall, it was a good value for money.
Rooms
9.0
I was delighted with my room; it was larger than expected, clean, and with a great ocean view.
Service
8.0
The service at the hotel was superb, except for a small incident with housekeeping not knocking before entering.
Location
7.0
The hotel's central location was convenient for reaching the beach easily, although there were some areas that could benefit from improvement.
Dining
9.0
I had a wonderful dining experience at the hotel restaurant, enjoying the great view, atmosphere, and delicious European dishes.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities at the hotel were top-notch and contributed to a comfortable stay.
Ernest
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.0/10
The hotel is in a convenient location, close to the beach with friendly staff. However, the rooms could use a little updating and lacked the promised beach view. The dining experience had its ups and downs but the pool area was delightful.
Rooms
7.0
My room overlooked the pool and was clean, but it didn't have the beach view we were expecting. It was small but conveniently located near the pool, elevator, and beach access.
Service
6.0
The service had its highs and lows. The shuttle to St Armand's Circle was a nice touch, but the entry to the van was challenging for those with mobility issues. Some staff were snooty, but others were friendly and tried to make up for it by offering a free breakfast and waiving the resort fee.
Location
8.0
The location was perfect, very close to restaurants and central to the events happening during our stay. The friendly staff made it feel special despite some minor issues.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its highs and lows. The poolside tiki bar meal was disappointing for the price, but other dining options were delightful and delicious.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall, but there were some issues like a leaking shower in the laundry room.
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