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Discover the top hotels in Sarasota handpicked by local expert Nick Dauk.Sarasota might be considered the largest city between Tampa and Fort Myer but its size is not as large as you would expect. That means hotels of all star-ratings must set themselves apart with the unique amenities and experiences that Florida vacationers desire in a Gulf Coast getaway. The best hotels in Sarasota reflect the city’s finest qualities: lavish yet laid-back and curious yet cultured. Here you will find hotels that reflect the city’s thriving art and Amish communities. And of course, you cannot miss the beaches. Even if you choose to stay deep in downtown or on the outskirts of the county you will still get to the beach faster than your sunscreen can dry. Siesta Key and Lido Key are reasons enough to visit, but my time in Sarasota has taught me that this bayside city is much more than its beaches.
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
Address:1111 Ritz Carlton Drive
Price:$483-4694/night
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the luxury hotels in Sarasota that rarely needs an introduction. The brand has a reputation for grandeur, and it delivered such elegance flawlessly when I attended a wedding at its bayside Healing Garden. I even dare say that its private balconies and spa-like marble bathrooms will convince you to stay inland instead of renting a bungalow on the beach.
As expected, The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota has ready-made backup plans for its bayside location: a private beach club on Lido Key and a Tom Fazio-designed par-72 golf course in Lakewood Ranch.
Yes, you can enjoy both a beachy getaway and resort-like amenities even though your suite is firmly situated downtown. If that doesn’t make it one of the best hotels in Sarasota, I don’t know what could.
The Westin Sarasota
Address:100 Marina View Drive
Price:$178-801/night
The Westin is one of the best hotels to stay in Sarasota if you’re eager to embrace every element of the city’s identity. An elevated experience is the standard at The Westin, no matter if it’s the panoramic view from your suite’s floor-to-ceiling windows or the luxe 100-minute massage that works out every kink that long flight put in your back.
Gourmet snacks at The Roof Bar and Eats, as well as the comfort plates at EVOQ, draw in locals for dinner and drinks every night. While The Westin shines in its service, its proximity to Sarasota’s landmarks is nearly unrivaled.
Cabaret, opera, and theater are a block away. Walks through downtown are just as easily accessible as the shops on St. Armands Circle, both destinations within a five minute drive of The Westin. Lido Key’s beaches are just as close.
Kompose Hotel
Address:965 University Parkway
Price:$56-957/night
We’ve all faced the struggle of choosing between saving time or money when traveling. Thankfully, Kompose Boutique Hotel has found a way to free us of these vacation woes. So close to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport that you’ll hear the planes mere seconds before they hit the runway, Kompose keeps you close to attractions like the Sarasota Classic Car Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art without taking you far from your terminal.
Happily inviting you to splurge or save your budget however you see fit, Kompose lets you pay for only the amenities you pick. Pay for the pool or skip it since the beach is so close.
Add premium Wi-Fi and late checkout for your convenience, or forgo those perks in favor of a sauna session and fitness center access. Save time, save money, or save both on vacation in Sarasota: the choice is yours.