On the plus side, the staff was friendly and helpful. The location and views are great. On the negative, the hotel room looked like it needed updating. The beds were uncomfortable and the furniture looked worn. Expected more from a Ritz Carlton. It was just okay. more

My wife and I stayed for 8 days at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, having stayed at R-C hotels before. This was simply the best! From the front desk staff to the Health Spa to the car valets, everybody was so (genuinely) friendly and courteous. The Beach Club, located a few miles away on Lido Beach was an absolute oasis, and was... more

I think that the reviewer with the nightmare check-in was unlucky, we experienced nothing but a really helpful, friendly, child focussed welcome, which set the tone for our whole stay. I do agree with the review about the choclates at night- only giving 2 when there's three in the room and there only being 2 balcony chairs- but hey minor... more

Service was exceptional even for the Ritz which you would expect to be outstanding. The complementary champagne and strawberrys for my girlfriend's birthday was a nice touch. Walk to marinas and the old town district. Short drive to a magnificent beach front club, private and exclusive. For a romantic weekend getaway highly recommended. more

We stayed at the Ritz for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. While the first impression as you drive up is very good, that soon ended when we arrived at the front door and waited in our car for 5 minutes because the valets were behind. Several staff members were walking around but none helped us. When someone came to... more

I took my wife to the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota for a two night break to recover from our trip to Amelia island! The hotel was booked through Expedia who were offering a two night break for £221.78. This included two breakfasts and payments of $25 per night for incidentals. The hotel is beautiful, and what made the stay worth... more

I'm nor sure who I feel sorry for the most, the unfortunate travellers that stay at the Ritz in Sarasota or the local community who have to rely on it as their local 5 star hotel, because its no where close to being 5 star. My family and I booked in for 3 nights recently after travelling from the UK,... more

We recently spent three days at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota and I was terribly disappointed with the condition of my room. First of all, the bed could have been used as a torture device. As you may be able to tell from the photo I have posted, the mattress was completely worn out and even sloped downward on the top... more

My husband and I stayed here for 5 days in April. The room was small but had a great view and was very nice and clean. The staff was great. My favorite place was the beach club. The staff there was very nice but service was slow. I thought the pool at the hotel was great also. Very quiete and... more