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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
Situated on a barrier island, off the coast of Sarasota, The Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps from the powder white sand of Lido Beach and only two blocks from over 140 upscale restaurants, shops and galleries on St. Armands Circle. Featuring a sophisticated, yet "Florida Casual" decor, The Holiday Inn Lido Beach combines the relaxed atmosphere of a beach resort with the amenities and services of a full service hotel. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-465-4329 (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 17, check-out Dec 20
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Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(38 reviews)
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Hotel address: 233 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34236
LIDO BEACH
Only 6M to SRQ airport!
233 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236, US
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(38 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
2 out of 5
Disappointing
eye opener Oct 27, 2009
Online photos make the hotel appear that it is 'on' the beach rather than across the street. The staff couldn't have been ... more friendlier or helpful. Balcony furniture consisted of two plastic chairs. Ceiling in the room was stained and the bathrooms were in great need of total renovation (blistered walls, missing plaster, rusted or molded-I couldn't tell-where toilets attached to the floor and wall.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
ok hotel
honeymooner Sep 28, 2009
It was an ok hotel if you are not looking for nice hotel, had to walk accross the street to go to a public beach. it was ... close to st armands circle but did had to use a car to get there.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Right across from a great beach
Stan Aug 31, 2009
Front desk ladies were very nice and helpful. We were allowed to check in early and to check out late. The Sunday brunch was ... good, but the Kokonuts bar was overpriced ($8 for a pina colada).
Traveler type: Family
Great shopping/restaurants a short distance away in the circle
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Great shopping/restaurants a short distance away in the circle
--Stan, Longwood, FL Aug 31, 2009
St Armonds Circle have more than a dozen great eateries - different prices all with great outdoor atmosphere
--Turtle, Sarasota, FL Aug 24, 2009
I am not a shopper but I was with many who love it. We were able to walk to St. Armand's Circle which had great restaurants and shopping!
--Jeanne, Powhatan, VA Aug 9, 2009
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(38 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
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Score
2 out of 5
Disappointing
eye opener Oct 27, 2009
Online photos make the hotel appear that it is 'on' the beach rather than across the street. The staff couldn't have been ... more friendlier or helpful. Balcony furniture consisted of two plastic chairs. Ceiling in the room was stained and the bathrooms were in great need of total renovation (blistered walls, missing plaster, rusted or molded-I couldn't tell-where toilets attached to the floor and wall.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
ok hotel
honeymooner Sep 28, 2009
It was an ok hotel if you are not looking for nice hotel, had to walk accross the street to go to a public beach. it was ... close to st armands circle but did had to use a car to get there.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Right across from a great beach
Stan Aug 31, 2009
Front desk ladies were very nice and helpful. We were allowed to check in early and to check out late. The Sunday brunch was ... good, but the Kokonuts bar was overpriced ($8 for a pina colada).
Traveler type: Family
Great shopping/restaurants a short distance away in the circle
Score
3 out of 5
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach-@the B
Turtle Aug 24, 2009
The hotel is located on beautiful Lido Beach just a five minute walk from St Armonds Circle - which has great shopping and ... nice outdoor restraunts
Traveler type: Family
St Armonds Circle have more than a dozen great eateries - different prices all with great outdoor atmosphere
Score
4 out of 5
Unbeatable location for the price!
Jeanne Aug 9, 2009
We stayed with 91 year old. Handicap rooms were fabulous. Front office staff super friendly and rooftop restaurant had ... fabulous food and killer views of the Gulf. We watched the sun set. Everyone went out of their way to be nice. The computer and printer were great for printing boarding passes.
Traveler type: Family
I am not a shopper but I was with many who love it. We were able to walk to St. Armand's Circle which had great restaurants and shopping!
Score
3 out of 5
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota Florida
Get away couple Aug 9, 2009
Beautiful Gulf Beach (bath temperature water, white sand) Staff was very friendly Internet access from lobby computer was ... free /this was great! Rooms large, but not very clean, old style a/c Sheets were clean, but old - and not very comfortable Wedding party on Saturday closed down their only restaurant.
Traveler type: Couples
Bring your own beach chairs and umbrellas - few were available at the hotel. Towels were provided. Rent a car, Sarasota and surrounding keys (long boat, siesta, and a ways down - casey key were wonderful.
Score
3 out of 5
quick getaway!
flygurl/boi Aug 4, 2009
This is a great hotel great veiw of the gulf! The only thing I wish is we would havew got our Florida resendent rate ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
My review
One of a kind Aug 1, 2009
When I booked my trip, the website stated that the hotel provide airport shuttle to the airport. This was not true. There is ... no airport shuttle as stated on the website. The staff was very friendly and courteous.
Traveler type: Family
The shopping area is within walking distance of the hotel but it's very expensive to shop in that area.
Score
4 out of 5
Best Value on the Beach
KLB Jul 30, 2009
Great staff...all very friendly and helpful! Our Room was clean and nicely decortated. ...
Traveler type: Friends
Score
5 out of 5
Family fun
Sarasota mom Jul 9, 2009
While we were here, we visited the area beaches and shopped at St. Armonds. I can't think of a thing that would have made ... this trip better. This was a last minute trip and the kids loved this hotel. We will be back.
Traveler type: Family
Score
3 out of 5
LOCATION ,LOCATION ,LOCATION
Crystal Jul 6, 2009
The location was the best thing about this hotel. The beach was beautiful & the hotel provided chairs & towels. The bathroom ... was in seroius need of an over-haul. Tiles were missing from behind toilet & shower was in need of repair. A/c did not work upon arrival, but they were very speedy about getting it fixed. The pool was small, but nice location with beach-view.
Traveler type: Family
There is a restaraunt on the 7th floor of the hotel. We weren't told, but had overheard other travellers. The view is the best you'll find!! Nice buffet breakfast well worth the 12.95 & kids under 12 are FREE.
Score
5 out of 5
very nice family location
super mom Jun 7, 2009
We only stayed there one night but it seemed to be very clean. Really liked the roof top restaraunt on the seventh floor ... (wow what a view). Really had no complaints.
Traveler type: Family
Depending on your price and taste there are several restaraunts to choose from and most have their menues and prices listed on a board outside.
Score
4 out of 5
Perfect location
Jeffrey May 14, 2009
Our initial reservation was for one night, but it was so nice here, we stayed for six more nights. This is your typical ... "beach" Holiday Inn, that has seen some years of service. Other previous posted comments are mostly correct. Our first room was a "city view". Not all that impressive. We upgraded to the "ocean view", which was worth the extra price. There were a few problems with the rooms, plugged sinks, doors not locking correctly, etc. All were fixed in a reasonable amount of time. This is the type of place you want to stay for a vacation, not a honeymoon or important date. The location on the beach, plus walking distance to dining and shopping is what makes this hotel special.
Traveler type: Couples
There are plenty of great dining locations within walking distance. Be aware most close between 900 and 1000 pm.
Score
4 out of 5
unbeatable location for the price
gulf lover Apr 24, 2009
sight seeing walking to town driving along gulf ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
nice hotel
marty Apr 23, 2009
go to beach--shop --go to restaurants ...
Traveler type: Couples
grat location to beach and restaurants
Score
5 out of 5
"Great romantic getaway"
Skollbee Apr 22, 2009
We spent most of the day at the beach and then spent the late afternoon with a cocktail at the pool. In the evening we would ... walk a couple blocks to Armand's Circle and eat at a different restaurant every night. The sunsets are unbelievable.
Traveler type: Couples
Hotel had a good and reasonably price restaurant on the top floor overlooking the Gulf. Armand's Circle on Armand's Key was a short 3-4 minute walk from the hotel. Armand's Circle had numerous restaurants and shops ranging from pizza to steak & lobster. Do not miss the sunsets. Beach was great for collecting shells. White sand beaches with clear blue/green water.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location
Beach Guy Apr 22, 2009
Right across from a beach with limited parking for the general public so it's never very crowded. Hotel provides beach ... towels and sand chairs free of charge. Also free parking and in-room wireless interet access. We had an ocean view room and the view was great. It's possible to walk to St. Armand's Circle (about 5 or 6 blocks) where there are numerous shops and restaurants. The hotel is clean and well cared for but its 3-star rating is well deserved--there's nothing spectacular about the property itself. My wife is contemplating returning on her own because the location makes it easy to be self-sufficient without a car.
Traveler type: Couples
The Columbia Restaurant on St. Armand's Circle--a West Florida tradition--quite reasonable for a lunch of great Cuban food.
Score
2 out of 5
Somewhat disappointing
CherylShef Apr 22, 2009
Our main reason for picking this hotel was to be able to walk across the street and relax on the prestine, white sand beach ... and listen to the surf. Nobody notified us that they were replentishing the beach and had bulldozers and dredging equipment going 24/7. Also, the bathroom was not very clean and every day that we ate at their restaurant, our plates and/or coffee cups were filthy.
Traveler type: Couples
Many nice restaurants in St. Armands Circle which is within walking distance.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location good value
Dr. T Apr 22, 2009
Friendly helpful staff. Great location with wonderful view of the gulf and a very reasonable priced hotel ...
Traveler type: Business
Gulf and beach across the street. Short walk into restaurant and shopping area.
Score
4 out of 5
Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach
massbay traveler Apr 22, 2009
Very coinvenient to Sarasota. St. Armand's Circle was delightful (many restaurants and shops) and was within walking distance ... of the hotel.
Traveler type: Couples
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Great shopping/restaurants a short distance away in the circle
--Stan, Longwood, FL Aug 31, 2009
St Armonds Circle have more than a dozen great eateries - different prices all with great outdoor atmosphere
--Turtle, Sarasota, FL Aug 24, 2009
I am not a shopper but I was with many who love it. We were able to walk to St. Armand's Circle which had great restaurants and shopping!
--Jeanne, Powhatan, VA Aug 9, 2009
Bring your own beach chairs and umbrellas - few were available at the hotel. Towels were provided. Rent a car, Sarasota and surrounding keys (long boat, siesta, and a ways down - casey key were wonderful.
--Get away couple, maryland Aug 9, 2009
The shopping area is within walking distance of the hotel but it's very expensive to shop in that area.
--One of a kind, NY, NY Aug 1, 2009
There is a restaraunt on the 7th floor of the hotel. We weren't told, but had overheard other travellers. The view is the best you'll find!! Nice buffet breakfast well worth the 12.95 & kids under 12 are FREE.
--Crystal, Spring Hill, FL Jul 6, 2009
Depending on your price and taste there are several restaraunts to choose from and most have their menues and prices listed on a board outside.
--super mom, Sullivan, MO Jun 7, 2009
There are plenty of great dining locations within walking distance. Be aware most close between 900 and 1000 pm.
--Jeffrey, Milwaukee, WI May 14, 2009
grat location to beach and restaurants
--marty, Ridgefield Park NJ Apr 23, 2009
Hotel had a good and reasonably price restaurant on the top floor overlooking the Gulf. Armand's Circle on Armand's Key was a short 3-4 minute walk from the hotel. Armand's Circle had numerous restaurants and shops ranging from pizza to steak & lobster. Do not miss the sunsets. Beach was great for collecting shells. White sand beaches with clear blue/green water.
--Skollbee, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Apr 22, 2009
The Columbia Restaurant on St. Armand's Circle--a West Florida tradition--quite reasonable for a lunch of great Cuban food.
--Beach Guy, Brooklyn, NY Apr 22, 2009
Many nice restaurants in St. Armands Circle which is within walking distance.
--CherylShef, Wylie, TX Apr 22, 2009
Gulf and beach across the street. Short walk into restaurant and shopping area.
--Dr. T, Kansas City Apr 22, 2009
ANYTHING YOU'RE LOOKING TO DO IS AVAILABLE A SHORT WALK FROM THE HOTEL. FANTASTIC DINING.
--Michael, Bloomington Dec 29, 2008
2 blocks away is ideal shopping & dining.
--Joni, USA Dec 23, 2008
1. The Dolphin Cafe has great breakfast. 2. Starbucks within walking distance, lol. 3. Dinner options within walking distance. 4. Art gallery, snacks, ice cream all within area.
--Jason, Yalesville Oct 11, 2008
2 blocks and it's all the stores you need.
--Susan, USA Apr 7, 2008
Try to Columbia - a mainstay of the area from 1905 but very updated and trendy today, serving Cuban-inspired dishes. Their 1905 salad is a big winner. Also consider Crab and Fin if you enjoy seafood or fish - their outdoor tables and live piano music are quite romantic.
--Janice, USA Feb 17, 2008
the circle walk was nice.
--leann, Baltimore, MD Feb 5, 2008
The Ringling Museum about 3 miles Siesta Key Quartz Sand Beach about 4-5 miles Beach on the Gulf Just a few feet away
--paul, Minneapolis, MN Nov 28, 2007
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