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The Ritz-Carlton, SarasotavsLe Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ranks significantly better than Le Meridien Tampa. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota comes in at #7 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 8 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Star Service.
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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Le Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
601 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "A welcome luxury addition to the Tampa hotel scene, Le Meridien effortlessly merges historical ambience with contemporary amenities and stellar service."
Condé Nast Traveler "An old courthouse converted to hotel in the center of town." Full review
Fodor's "A meticulous renovation transformed this historic, marble-lined former federal courthouse into Tampa's most talked-about boutique hotel." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Spend the night in a judge’s private office, a famed courtroom or in one of the world’s most comfortable holding cells." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you've longed to see the bowels of a federal courthouse but are hesitant to commit crimes, here's your chance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a former downtown courthouse, the 130-room Le Méridien Tampa feels like a modern urban hideaway and sits just a few blocks from the Tampa Riverwalk and its lovely museums, parks, and riverfront path"
