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The Ritz-carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-carlton, Sarasota Description

Luxury hotel on 11 manicured downtown acres overlooking Sarasota Bay The stately architecture of this towering property, on Travel + Leisure's 2008 "T+L 500," borrows from the Italian design of the Ringling mansion, Ca D'Zan, and the Mediterranean Revival style common in Sarasota in the 1920s. Indulge yourself in the city's sophisticated blend of casual Gulf of Mexico lifestyle and cosmopolitan excitement.
Luxury hotel on 11 manicured downtown acres overlooking Sarasota Bay – The stately architecture of this towering property, on Travel + Leisure's 2008 "T+L 500," borrows from the Italian design of the Ringling mansion, Ca D'Zan, and the Mediterranean Revival style common in Sarasota in the 1920s. Indulge yourself in the city's sophisticated blend of casual Gulf of Mexico lifestyle and cosmopolitan excitement.

Accommodations: The rooms and suites have a private balcony with a city, bay, or marina view, a king-size bed or 2 double beds, television, gourmet coffee and tea, a stocked refreshment cabinet, an in-room safe, a clock radio with a CD player, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, an iron and an ironing board, a hairdryer, a complimentary morning newspaper, and twice daily housekeeping and evening turndown services. TIP: For the best skyline views, stay in deluxe accommodations situated above the 4th floor. Suites have a separate living room, and some also have a dining room and a butler's pantry. Stay in Club Level accommodations for special attention and access to the exclusive lounge with a dedicated concierge and 5 daily food and beverage presentations. Well-trained cats and dogs under 20 pounds are welcome.

Dining & Entertainment: With a menu highlighting fresh, organic, locally grown ingredients and a bright, airy ambience reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa, Vernona serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Dance on cabaret nights at the restaurant. At the Beach Club Grill, dig into simple, flavorful, and healthy dishes reflecting the cultures ringing the Gulf of Mexico. Have lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch indoors or alfresco. The open-air Bay View Bar & Grill has Caribbean and Latin-influenced dishes. You can sit indoors or outdoors under the trellises with panoramic golf course views at the seasonal Golf Club Grille. Mix-and-match appetizers, chophouse-style cuisine, and live music and dancing are what you can expect at Ca D'Zan Lounge. The Lobby Lounge has specialty coffees, teas, and pastries each morning, offers afternoon tea, and hosts Sushi Night. Call on room service at any time.

Recreation: Take the complimentary shuttle to the Members Beach Club, on the white-sand beaches of Lido Key and with a gulf-front heated swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. Work out at the spa's wellness center or the hotel's fitness center, play tennis on 3 lighted courts, and tee up on the Tom Fazio-designed course at the Members Golf Club. The soothing ocean rhythm inspires renewal at the spa. Attend cooking classes hosted by the Lobby Lounge. The Ritz Kids program has supervised activities, the Ritz Kids Camp takes place at the beach, and Kids Night Out involves games, arts and crafts, and theme nights.

The Ritz-carlton, Sarasota Facilities

235 Rooms 31 Suites~Concierge~Room Service~ Restaurant(s)~ Bar(s)~ Pool - Outdoor~Child