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Lido Beach ResortvsSheraton Sand Key Resort
Both Sheraton Sand Key Resort and Lido Beach Resort are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sheraton Sand Key Resort ranks significantly higher than Lido Beach Resort. Sheraton Sand Key Resort comes in at #8 in Tampa Bay Area with approval from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
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
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Rough Guide
Gayot Oyster
1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Set on 10 acres next to Sand Key Park, away from the honky-tonk of Clearwater, this nine-story Spanish-style hotel is a favorite with groups and watersports enthusiasts." Full review
Fodor's "Expect something special when you stay here, including a modern property and one of the few uncluttered beaches in the area." Full review
Star Service "Still a family-friendly resort with some serious commercial street-cred, this fine Sheraton pleases a variety of beachcombers, including those with briefcases in tow." Full review
Rough Guide "One of the best and most popular hotels (especially for conferences) on the St Petersburg beaches, with standard five-star rooms."
Gayot "The Sand Key area, just south of Clearwater, offers a small cluster of high-rise condos and a few suite hotels such as this one."
Oyster Upscale
"Sheraton Sand Key Resort is a 390-room upscale property that’s located adjacent to Sand Key Park in Clearwater Beach." Full review
