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Tradewinds Island GrandvsHotel Indigo Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Indigo Sarasota. TradeWinds Island Grand Resort comes in at #16 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Tradewinds Island Grand
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways." Full review
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's "The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service "Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates." Full review
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot "With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
Hotel Indigo Sarasota, an IHG Hotel Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
1223 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service "Down the road from the superior waterfront Hyatt, this is one of InterContinental's stylish yet economical offshoots, a trendier take on Marriott's Courtyard by Marriott brand." Full review
Rough Guide "Fabulous boutique hotel, with bright, bold colours and tropical art splashed across the walls, wooden floors and spotlessly clean rooms, all with CD players and some with fridges."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Now anchoring the downtown historic district, this boutique chain makes an attractive, reliable stay." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 95-room Hotel Indigo Sarasota is an upper-middle-range boutique property located off of Highway 41 and close to several restaurants, attractions, and the beach." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Recent guests raved about the spacious guest rooms, the lovely decor found in-room and throughout the hotel and the personable customer service. " Full review
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Guests should note that they will likely need a car to get around, as popular local attractions – like Lido Key Beach – are about 3 miles from the hotel.
