Hotels in Downtown Sarasota, Florida

Situated on the Sun Coast of southwest Florida, Sarasota offers a combination of culture and sports. Its marina is adjacent to downtown, and the beaches are only a few miles from its vibrant art and music scene. Sarasota's museums, ballet, symphony and opera share the spotlight with the white sands of the offshore islands.

Dine in the world-class restaurants of Lido Key and watch sunsets on Siesta Key Beach, winner of Travel Channel America's Best Beach of 2003. See rain forest plants and exotic orchids at the bay front Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Visit sharks, dolphins and manatees at the Mote Aquarium, and golf at Sarasota's award-winning courses.

Ritz Carlton

Located where downtown meets the Sarasota Bay, this hotel has a Tom Fazio-designed 18 hole championship private golf course, Zagat rated as one of America's Best for 2007-08. The hotel's 226 rooms feature Italian linens, Bose music systems and private balconies with a marina or city view. The award-winning Verona restaurant serves regional American cuisine using local ingredients. Have drinks or dine informally in the Cà d'Zan lounge or eat al fresco at the bay front bar and grill. Wind down with a massage at the Mobil Four Star-rated spa.

Ritz Carlton
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 309-2000
ritzcarlton.com

Hyatt Regency Sarasota

Steps away from downtown theaters, galleries and restaurants and adjacent to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Hyatt boasts a private marina with a Bellingham floating dock system. Go sailing, fishing, kayaking or scuba diving, or relax in the lagoon pool with its cascading waterfall. Dine in the hotel's Currents restaurant, order tropical drinks at the Hurricane Hut or enjoy room service in one of the Hyatt's 294 modern-style rooms.

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 953-1234
hyatt.com

Hotel Indigo

This 95-room boutique hotel is located in downtown's historic Rosemary district, an area of older buildings given new life by edgy artists, innovative chefs and creative retailers. In the heart of the arts district, near Sarasota Bay, the Indigo offers the ambience of a seashore cottage. Polished hardwood floors and bright Florida colors create a casual atmosphere. The Phi bistro and cocktail lounge serves contemporary cuisine, and the Golden Bean Café is a favorite place for coffee and conversation.

Hotel Indigo
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 487-3800
srqhotel.com

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Article Written By Karen Hursh Graber

A native of New York City, Karen Hursh Graber is a food and travel writer. A graduate of Fordham University, she is a regular contributor to El Restaurante Mexicano magazine and National Geographic Books. A winner of the magazine industry's Folio Award, she divides her time between Puebla, Mexico and Sarasota, Florida.

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