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Lido Beach ResortvsHilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Lido Beach Resort. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa comes in at #20 in Tampa Bay Area with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Oyster and Gayot.
Lido Beach Resort
Fodor's
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $277/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Superb gulf views can be found at this stylish beachfront resort. In the South Tower, the majority of rooms have beach and gulf views." Full review
Star Service "It's far from offering luxury, but the owners are generally conscientious, with fabrics and furnishings replaced as needed. " Full review
Rough Guide "Modern, elegant rooms in a variety of sizes, most with kitchenettes or microwaves. Rooms in the south tower offer views over the sand or the city skyline. $189."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 222-room, upper-mid-range Lido Beach Resort is located on Lido Key on the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Sarasota." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Located on the island of Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida, the Lido Beach Resort is a beachfront property right on the Gulf of Mexico." Full review
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Fodor's Star Service
Gayot
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Some $26 million in renovations have given this marquee property a clean, modern look without losing the Clearwater Beach vibe." Full review
Star Service "As popular as it is with conferences, the friendly and fine amenity roster works well with families. The congenial young staff keeps things running smoothly." Full review
Gayot "One of the areas premier hotels for meetings and medium-size exhibitions. It is also a popular destination for tourists who want to hang out on the Gulf of Mexico beaches."
