The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, TampavsThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Both The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ranks marginally higher than The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota comes in at #7 in Tampa Bay Area with recommendations from 8 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Hard to beat this location if you intend to explore the area by car, with easy access to I-275 and routes to downtown Tampa, St Pete’s and the beaches. Rooms are stylish and modern."
Gayot
"Popular with executive travelers who find the location on busy Kennedy Boulevard ideal... Guest rooms offer comfy extras like pillow-top mattresses and shower massagers. They are also work-friendly."
Jetsetter
"Westshore business district sleep with a rooftop pool and a steakhouse, a short drive from the Tampa Convention Center." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"The 325-room Westshore Grand is an upscale business option in Tampa's Westshore business district." Full review
Star Service
"Located across from the bustling Westshore Plaza Mall, just off Interstate 275 near a bevy of lesser entries, this InterContinental shares the top spot here with the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The hotel is one of Tampa’s longest established hotels, with upscale dining, an urban, business-like atmosphere, and a smart style – but still designed for holidaymakers looking to relax." Full review
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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