The Ritz-Carlton, SarasotavsOpal Sands Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and Opal Sands Resort are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is preferred by most professionals compared to Opal Sands Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota comes in at 86 with approval from 8 publications like Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
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 Report
1.0
"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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Opal Sands Resort & Spa
430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"A grand, glittering high-rise resort at the southern end of Clearwater Beach, with its curved, glass-fronted design providing ocean views from every room and an ultra-modern ambience." Full review
Jetsetter
"A brand-new resort on the best beach in America, according to TripAdvisor, including a suite option." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The glistening-white, semicircular facade of Opal Sands Resort is the talk of Clearwater Beach, where the resort is the latest addition to the luxurious Opal Collection." Full review