The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Sarasota's Ritz-Carlton Resort is home to more than 266 rooms in its nine story building. Winner of several awards, including "World's Best Spa" recognition in 2007 from Travel + Leisure magazine, the hotel offers a world-class spa, daily fitness classes, an on-site fitness center and an 18-hole golf course designed by golf legend Tom Fazio. The hotel welcomes pets (some restrictions may apply) and also features four restaurants and two bars. The hotel's "Ritz Kids" programs features a children's activity center where children can play games and watch movies.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941) 309-2000
ritzcarlton.com
Hyatt Regency, Sarasota
A popular destination for meeting spaces and conventions, the Hyatt Sarasota offers 294 rooms furnished in bright colors with flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations and wireless Internet. Known for its commitment to customer service, the hotel won the "Excellence in Customer Service" award from the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Ideal for the water enthusiast, the hotel can arrange sailing, fishing, boating, kayaking and bicycle rentals. The hotel also offers a "Yoga Away" program where a yoga instructor will give private lessons in a guest's hotel room or in the fitness facility. The hotel is in close proximity to several key areas of Sarasota, including St. Armand Circle, downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key.
Hyatt Regency, Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941) 953-1234
sarasota.hyatt.com
Resort at Longboat Key Club
The Longboat Key Club is a Four-Diamond AAA Resort located in one of Sarasota's most beautiful beach areas. The resort is home to a private beach with 218 rooms. The resort features a tennis academy as well as tennis gardens. Other activities include a championship golf course, a 9,000 square foot spa and a Kids Klub where hotel employees lead kids in activities and scheduled field trips to the Sarasota Jungle Garden, Gulf Coast World of Science, Mote Marine Laboratory and movies at a local theater.
Resort at Longboat Key Club
220 Sands Pointe Road
Longboat Key, Florida 34228
(941) 383-8821
longboatkeyclub.com
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is located in Sarasota's Longboat Key, bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Best known for its 21-court tennis facility, The Colony is considered one of the top resorts in the country. The hotel offers 235 all-suite rooms, a children's activity center, The Colony Dining Room and a spa and salon. Other recreation activities include bicycle rentals and watersport rentals, such as kayaks, boogie boards and aqua cycles.
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort
1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Florida 34228
(800) 426-5669
colonybeachresort.com
