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Tampa Marriott Water StreetvsLido Beach Resort
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina ranks slightly better than Lido Beach Resort. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is ranked #13 in Tampa Bay Area with positive reviews from 5 publications including Star Service, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Gayot
Star Service
700 South Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Across from the Tampa Convention Center, this downtown hotel was built for conventioneers but is also convenient to tourist spots such as the Florida Aquarium." Full review
Rough Guide "One of downtown Tampa’s largest and most luxurious hotels, this waterfront palace towers above the nearby Convention Center and Channelside entertainment complex."
Gayot "Serving as the anchor to the revitalized Channel-side area of Tampa, this hotel is ideally located for visitors to The St. Pete Times Forum."
Star Service "Located at the end of Ice Palace Drive, adjacent to the convention center and the Channelside Entertainment and Shopping Complex." Full review
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
