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Hilton Tampa DowntownvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Hilton Tampa Downtown and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota scores significantly better than Hilton Tampa Downtown. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ranks #7 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 8 sources including Fodor's, Gayot and Star Service.
Hilton Tampa Downtown
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Oyster
211 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "With 521 rooms this hotel is geared toward business travelers." Full review
Gayot "This popular downtown lodging provides upscale, reasonably priced stays."
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Mini refrigerators are available upon request.
Afar Magazine "Awesome hotel in downtown Tampa with modern furnishings and an awesome lobby. Walking distance to the Times Forum for hockey games and concerts." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hilton Tampa Downtown is a contemporary, business-centered hotel with good leisure features." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $299/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "With a style that developers like to say is circus magnate John Ringling's realized dream, The Ritz is appointed with fine artwork and fresh-cut flowers." Full review
Jetsetter "11-acre luxury compound overlooking Sarasota Bay, with a private beach club and a spa offering over 100 treatments." Full review
Michelin Guide "lf money is no object, pamper yourself at this top-notch resort, set on 11 acres in the heart of Sarasota."
DK Eyewitness "The amenities and decor here are typically Ritz-Carlton. Enjoy scenic views, four excellent restaurants, and a beautiful bayside courtyard with heated pool."
Star Service "On a par with its sibling in Key Biscayne, this posh Ritz-Carlton is Sarasota's most sophisticated hotel, competing just below its superior sibling in Naples." Full review
Gayot "Each of the 266 rooms at this luxury hotel comes with a private balcony and a view of either Sarasota Bay, the marina or the city skyline." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located in the city’s cultural district overlooking Sarasota Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is close to the boutiques and galleries of the city but maintains a resort feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Trademark Ritz-Carlton service and style abounds, from the grand classically appointed lobby public rooms to marble bathrooms." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Lovers of the Ritz-Carlton brand are very much impressed by the Sarasota, Florida, version. Even though they've come to expect top-notch service, plush rooms and classy ambiance from..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For visitors seeking luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers access to an on-site spa, a championship-level golf course, and the exclusive Beach Club on nearby Lido Key"
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