Lido Beach ResortvsThe Exchange Hotel
Lido Beach Resort and Hotel Indigo St Petersburg Downtown North are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Lido Beach Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Indigo St Petersburg Downtown North. Lido Beach Resort has a TripExpert Score of 73 with positive reviews from 3 sources such as oyster.com, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Lido Beach Resort
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."
Oyster
Upper-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 Report
9.0
"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
The Exchange Hotel
234 Third Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This upscale chain is a crisp, dependable choice that's walking distance to the waterfront. The 76 fresh-feeling, boutique-style rooms are designed to stand apart." Full review
Gayot
"Hotel Indigo, ironically located in a lime green building, isn't your typical beach-adjacent hotel."
Zagat
3.8
"A "great" location "close to Central Street" and Downtown's attractions lead fans looking to explore St. Pete to praise this "excellent" boutique hotel."