OverviewThis hotel is situated within a 5-minute drive of Interstate 75, east of the city centre area, and provides convenient highway access for guests looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a 32" flat screen TV, a desk, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Select rooms also include a jetted tub and/or a sofabed. Allergy-friendly and accessible rooms are both available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free hot breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. There is no on-site restaurant, however, the neighbouring Perkin's Family Restaurant provides room service.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, meeting and event space, a business centre, dry cleaning service, guest laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and safe deposit boxes.
The Ed Smith Stadium is a 10-minute drive away. The Sarasota city centre is 15 to 20 minutes away by car and features the Sarasota Opera House, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the Florida State University College of Medicine and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The Ringling Museum of Art and the Sarasota Classic Car Museum are both about a 20-minute drive away, while the Siesta Key Beach is about 25 minutes away by car.
The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about 20 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on October 26, 2013: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described pleasant stays at this hotel.
The rooms were frequently described as clean and quiet, and some reviewers added that the rooms were generally comfortable and spacious.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
Many guests praised the food and selection of hot items at the free breakfast.
Several reviewers found the hotel conveniently located for accessing the highway, shopping and restaurants.
A few guests enjoyed the outdoor pool and hot tub area, while a few other reviewers thought that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.4 out of 5, with 96% of 421 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #4 out of 46 hotels in Sarasota, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 183 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 26, 2013 to verify some information.
