The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota  

On Florida’s sun-soaked Gulf Coast in Sarasota, a luxury hotel minutes from downtown bayfront attractions. It’s within a 15-minute walk of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Marina Jack, about 0.9 miles from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and close to St. Armands Circle. Guests get exclusive access to The Beach Club on Lido Key for easy sand-and-surf days.

Spacious rooms and suites with private balconies and sweeping bay or city views. Rooms feature pillowtop beds, premium bedding, minibars, LED TVs and complimentary Wi‑Fi; many accommodate up to four guests. The vibe mixes relaxed Gulf Coast style with polished, modern touches—great for families and pet-friendly stays.

Dive into indoor and outdoor pools, including an outdoor pool with bay views, or drift to the private beach via the complimentary beach shuttle. A full-service spa offers roughly 100 treatments plus separate men’s and women’s wellness areas with steam rooms, saunas and spa tubs (charges may apply). Stay fit in the movement studio and fitness center with free weights and strength equipment; Pilates and yoga classes are available. Other highlights: three lighted tennis courts, championship golf access, arcade/game room, concierge, valet and laundry services.

Extensive event and meeting facilities with up to about 60,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space and conference rooms that can host large groups (up to roughly 1,200 attendees). A business center and complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi keep work on track.

Four on-site dining venues include a beach bar and The Lido Key Tiki Bar, plus a coffee shop/café for snacks and picks-me-ups. Room service is available during limited hours, and a buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee. Multiple bars and lounges make evening cocktails easy.