Downtown Sarasota, Florida
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Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Sarasota East - I-75
5730 Gantt Road
Sarasota, Florida
AmericInn Hotel & Suites
5931 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, Florida
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Sarasota, Florida
Days Inn Sarasota - Siesta Key
5774 Clark Rd
Sarasota, Florida
Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota - Bradenton Airport
8270 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
3 Palms Sarasota Suites
7251 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota
233 Ben Franklin Dr
Sarasota, Florida
Holiday Inn Sarasota Airport
8009 15th Street E
Sarasota, Florida
Best Western Sarasota Midtown Hotel
1425 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Americas Best Value Inn - Sarasota Downtown
811 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Blvd Of The Arts
Sarasota, Florida
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
1735 Stickney Point Rd
Sarasota, Florida
Quality Inn And Suites Airport
4800 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Timberwoods Vacation Villas
8378 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
Hampton Inn Suites Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
975 University Pkwy
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota Airport Hotel
4900 N Timiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd
Sarasota, Florida
Comfort Suites Sarasota
5690 Honore Ave
Sarasota, Florida
Ramada Sarasota
7150 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport
850 University Pkwy
Sarasota, Florida
Lido Islander Inn and Suites
528 South Polk Drive
Sarasota, Florida
Hotel Indigo Sarasota
1223 Boulevard Of The Arts
Sarasota, Florida
Residence Inn by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton
1040 University Pkwy
Sarasota, Florida
Hyatt Place Sarasota
950 University Parkway
Sarasota, Florida
Quality Inn
5778 Clark Road, I-75 Exit 205
Sarasota, Florida
Super 8 Sarasota/Bradenton Area
4309 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
Courtyard Sarasota University Park / Lakewood Ranc
8305 Tourist Center Dr
Sarasota, Florida
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota
3470 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, Florida
La Quinta Inn & Suites Sarasota
1803 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton
1020 University Pkwy
Sarasota, Florida
Sleep Inn Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
900 University Pkwy
Sarasota, Florida
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch
6231 Lake Osprey Dr
Sarasota, Florida
Best Western Plus Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Knights Inn Sarasota Fl
5340 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
1540 Ben Franklin Dr
Sarasota, Florida
Golden Host Resort
4675 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Gulfside Motel
138 Garfield Dr
Sarasota, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
Sarasota, Florida
Rodeway Inn
5000 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
Hotel Tips
Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.
Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.
Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.
Things To Do
Sarasota brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.
Sarasota brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!
Sarasota has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Dorothy Wilson
Unique shopping-love the atmosphere
kelly jordan
shops and food
Heather Anne Hopfinger
You do not have to walk far for a movie or some place great to shop or workout
Angela Corrigan
Convenient, friendly. Stayed at Kermit inn.
Tammy Cooper
Downtowns are so cute and has a very relaxed inviting vibe that puts a smile on my face. In addition, downtown was so clean. It was fun visiting the unique shops and boutiques and everyone was very friendly. Our stroll around Lithia Park was beautiful and so peaceful. It truly is a gem. Lastly, we ate at 4 or 5 different restaurants that had great food and great service.
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