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Lido Beach ResortvsHyatt Regency Sarasota
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hyatt Regency Sarasota scores slightly better than Lido Beach Resort. Hyatt Regency Sarasota comes in at #15 in Tampa Bay Area with recommendations from 5 publications like Rough Guide, Gayot and Star Service.
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
Hyatt Regency Sarasota Fodor's Star Service Rough Guide
Gayot Oyster U.S. News & World Report
1000 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Popular among business travelers, the Hyatt Regency is contemporary in design and sits in the heart of the city across from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall." Full review
Star Service "This is largely a business hotel, but its sophisticated tenor brings with it a decidedly 21st-century vibe, blending vibrant South Beach style with a pinch of residential flair. " Full review
Rough Guide "The funky, stylish rooms boast brand-new bathrooms, Hyatt’s unusually comfortable beds, iPod docks, LCD TVs and soothing views of Sarasota Bay."
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Request one of the upper floors.
Gayot "Here guests will find a great meeting point: resort amenities are brought together with an excellent urban location that provides easy access to museums, theaters and restaurants." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 294-room Hyatt Regency Sarasota is an upscale chain hotel that looks out on its own private marina in downtown Sarasota." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Impresses visitors with its inviting setting and stunning views of the property's private marina and Sarasota Bay...the rooms are fun and flashy, too, though not as much as the common spaces." Full review
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To enhance your stay, past travelers suggest requesting a room on a higher floor for optimal views.
