Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

In downtown Sarasota, a boutique 4-star hotel steps from Bayfront Park and the performing-arts corridor. Walk to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the Sarasota Opera House and Marina Jack; St. Armands Circle and the beaches are a short drive. Pet-friendly and family-friendly.

Art-filled public spaces and an on-site Artist's Studio give the place a creative, gallery-meets-hotel vibe. Rooms (162 total) include refrigerators, minibars, pillowtop beds with premium bedding, 48-inch LED TVs and complimentary Wi‑Fi, plus playful extras like sketchbooks and a ukulele. Many rooms offer marina or Bayfront Park views and a rooftop bar tops the skyline.

Year-round outdoor pool, fitness center, bicycles to rent and a complimentary beach shuttle make outdoor days easy. Grab complimentary beach chairs and a portable cooler, then return for poolside drinks, a nightclub vibe or rooftop cocktails. Concierge, gift shop/newsstand and valet parking complete the stay.

24-hour business center, express check-in/out and 6,109 sq ft of flexible event and meeting space for weddings or corporate gatherings. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and onsite valet help keep events running smoothly.

Tzeva serves Mediterranean flavors and Overture offers additional on-site dining; room service is available during limited hours. Two bars plus a poolside and rooftop spot pour cocktails, and cooked-to-order/local‑flavor breakfasts are offered daily for a fee.