Fodor's Expert Review Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Sarasota, Florida, 34236, USA
Marble-floor hallways are softened by plush Asian rugs; public areas are adorned with fine art and fresh flowers; and rooms have luxurious bathrooms and private balconies with views of the bay, the marina, or the downtown skyline. This urban property has resort amenities, too, with a private, 18-hole Tom Fazio–designed golf course 12 miles northeast on the Braden River and a Victorian-style spa and exclusive beach facility on Lido Key, about 4 miles away. The Jack Dusty restaurant serves creative local seafood dishes and handcrafted cocktails; Bayview Burger Bar offers all-American favorites as well as unforgettable Gulf panoramas.
PROS
- Ritz-style glitz
- lots of amenities
- attentive staff
CONS
- long distance to golf course
- not on the beach
- ritzy prices
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