The Westin rooftop event space
Art Ovation, Autograph Collection – Downtown Sarasota
The Westin - Downtown Sarasota
Art Ovation Crescendo Ballroom
Embassy Suites Meeting Room
The Westin - Downtown Sarasota
Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key
Art Ovation Lobby Lounge
Zota Beach Resort Viento Kitchen & Bar offers a private dining room
Embassy Suites Room
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Accommodations on the Rise: Spotlighting Sarasota's Hotels

With over 6,200 hotel rooms, it's time to shine the spotlight on some of Sarasota County's top hotels. From beachfront, rooftop and secluded, we have a diverse collection waiting for you. 

Planning your next family vacation, business meeting, special event, or secluded staycation getaway? Get acquainted with these unique or recently built hotels in Sarasota where you'll find comfort, luxury, leisure and a good night's sleep—all offering convenient access to Sarasota's award-winning beaches, Zagat-ranked restaurants, and globally-celebrated visual and performing arts culture.

Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort is now considered the most luxurious resort on Lido Key, after completing a major room renovation. Renovations included new infrastructure, bathrooms, and flooring in all 223 room and suites, including 112 condo suites in the resort's South Tower and 111 guest rooms in the North Tower. Additionally, the corridors of both towers were renovated, as well as the South Tower's 24-hour fitness center and communal seating areas. Select guest rooms and suites are now pet friendly welcoming up to two dogs per room. 

Located at 700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, this resort is not far from the Rodeo Drive of Sarasota known as St. Armands Circle that features dining, shopping and art galleries. 

If you would rather stay in, new on the eighth floor is Drift Kitchen & Bar, a brilliant option for a more formal meal. It boasts 180-degree floor-to-ceiling views of the beautiful Gulf. 

Featuring 6,000 square feet in meeting space and 300 feet of white sand beach, Lido Beach Resort is ready to host your next big (or small) event. 

The Westin

Located within walking distance of downtown Main Street and the John Ringling Causeway Bridge at 1175 North Gulfstream Ave., The Westin offers an upscale, tranquil atmosphere in its 255 rooms and suites. The Westin's 19th floor rooftop bar and 130-seat restaurant offer breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, Sarasota Bay and its barrier islands. The hotel's rooftop pool is available exclusively to guests. Bringing a total of 25,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space to the Sarasota Skyline, the Westin features a 5,515 square foot ballroom and the hotel's rooftop bar can be available for group functions. 

The Westin offers quick access to fine dining and performing arts in downtown Sarasota, the North Trail arts corridor, upscale dining and shopping at St. Armands Circle, and award-winning beaches at Siesta and Lido Key.

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

This well-known and popular accommodation located on the beautiful coast of Sarasota County is almost done with renovations. Every room is being reimagined with comfort top of mind. With 226 room and suites each featuring a private balcony there's no wonder this is Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards Winner. 

Located at 220 Sand Point Rd, the resort is nestled at the south tip of Longboat Key among 410 acres of lush lawns and beautiful beachfront. 

The Resort at Longboat Key Club also features 6 restaurants, 45 holes of championship golf, 10 spa treatment rooms 12,000 square feet of meeting space and more. 

Art Ovation Hotel

 

 

Art Ovation Hotel is an Autograph Collection Hotel that strives to be Sarasota's signature 'hotel of the arts' by embracing unique practices to fuel creativity.

Quarterly curated gallery exhibitions and original collections throughout the hotel feature the work of the world's top working artists. Among Art Ovation's most unique amenities are its in-hotel performances, artisan classes and professional demonstrations that are designed enhance guests' creative inspiration during their stay.

The 162-room boutique hotel located at 1255 North Palm Ave. is nestled at the heart of downtown Sarasota's performing arts district—between the Sarasota Opera House and Florida Studio Theatre. Art Ovation Hotel is also steps away from the art galleries of Palm Avenue, downtown Main Street, and connects to historic Burns Court (featuring an independent theatre and artisan shopping).

Carlisle Inn

The Carlisle Inn  is located in the heart of Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite community, Pinecraft. The Carlisle, parented by the Dutchman Hospitality Group, embraces the peaceful, community-oriented tradition of the Amish while featuring modern comforts. The hotel is located at 3727 Bahia Vista Street.

Cozy up in a handcrafted bed while enjoying free WiFi access in one of the Carlisle Inn's 100 guest rooms and suites. The Carlisle also features a pool and spa, gym, and complimentary continental breakfast.  Groups can gather in the flexible 5,000 square foot ballroom with state-of-the-are audiovisual capacities. This family-oriented hotel is smoking and alcohol-free.

The culture and charm of Pinecraft set it apart from other Sarasota communities. The Carlisle Inn will be the first hotel located within Pinecraft, offering access to the surrounding community's wholesome Amish delights—hand-churned ice cream from Big Olaf Creamery, hearty Amish cooking at Der Dutchman and Yoder's Restaurants, hand-woven quilts from Alma Sue's, and handcrafted furniture from Miller's Dutch Haus. The Carlisle Inn is also located within minutes of downtown Sarasota and the nation's #1-ranked beach at Siesta Key.

Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy

Located steps away from the storied IMG Academy, Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy is a luxury, boutique hotel located within minutes of the Gulf Coast’s beautiful beaches. Guests will enjoy over 5,000 square feet of meeting spaces within a unique setting at Legacy Hotel and IMG Academy, as well as one-of-a-kind group experiences led by IMG Academy experts.

Legacy Hotel, at 5450 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton Beach, offers unique opportunities for groups looking to customize their events. Groups can not only focus on the meeting agenda at hand, but also can incorporate team building sessions promoting dynamic communication and other soft skills in an athletic setting.

This recently debuted hotel includes 150 guest rooms, a restaurant and lounge, catering and dining services, banquet spaces with innovative A/V, a wellness spa, resort-style pool, fitness center, and offers access to unique meeting spaces on the world-renowned IMG Academy campus. Explore more Legacy here.

The Sarasota Modern

Situated in downtown Sarasota’s Rosemary District, The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is a lifestyle boutique that celebrates the mid-century Sarasota Modern School of Architecture movement.

The 89-room boutique hotel at 599 Cocoanut Ave. is designed in the Sarasota Modernist tradition, with crisp architectural lines, lush tropical atmosphere, and design elements that prioritize natural sunlight. The hotel features a 150-seat, locally-sourced restaurant named after Sarasota Modern architect, Paul Rudolph, as well as art based on the work of influential Sarasota artist, Syd Solomon.

The Rosemary District is located within walking distance of downtown Sarasota Main Street and the performing arts district, Bayfront Park and Marina Jack, the Historical Village of downtown Sarasota at Gillespie Park, and within quick access to the North Trail, St. Armand's Circle and Sarasota beaches.

Inquire with The Sarasota Modern to learn more about this unique boutique hotel in Sarasota's rapidly-developing Rosemary District.

Embassy Suites

Within walking distance of downtown Main Street, The Embassy Suites by Hilton is an all-suite, 19-floor hotel that embraces the cosmopolitan spirit of downtown Sarasota with a water view.

This well-appointed luxury hotel, located at 202 N. Tamiami Trail offers eight large corner suites, 108 King suites, and 72 doubles—all of which feature modern decor and luxurious furnishings, with amenities that include a wet bar and high-speed internet. A new choice for meeting professionals, this property will feature a 3,000 square foot ballroom. 

Enjoy access to fine dining at Zagat-rated restaurants in downtown Sarasota, the sights at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and The Ringling fine art galleries and circus museum, the downtown performing arts districts, shopping, and award-winning beaches during your stay at Embassy Suites.