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233 Ben Franklin Dr
34236 Sarasota
, fl - USA
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ATTRACTIONS
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Lido Beach - across the street
St. Armands Circle (shopping, restaurants, etc.) - 2 blocks
Mote Marine Aquarium & Laboratory - 1.5 miles
Downtown Sarasota - 3 miles
Selby Botanical Gardens - 3 miles
Sarasota arts and theater district - 3 miles
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 5 miles
Cincinnati Reds Spring Training - 5 miles
Ringling Museum of Art - 6 miles
Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training - 10 miles
Busch Gardens - 50 miles Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 7 miles. Driving directions from Sarasota Airport: Follow signs to take US 41 (N Tamiami Trail) south. Turn right on SR 789 (John Ringling Blvd) and continue about 2.2 miles. Take the Harding Circle Roundabout and exit to John Ringling Blvd. Bear left onto Ben Franklin Dr. Getting there: The hotel offers courtesy shuttle service from the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport; call the hotel from Baggage Claim to arrange a pickup. Getting around: The hotel offers courtesy shuttle service within a 15-mile radius, and there is public bus that stops near the hotel (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). For other destinations, travelers will be best served by renting a car. Guest parking at the hotel is complimentary.
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Water nearby
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ROOMS
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This hotel has 135 guestrooms on seven floors. All have balconies that face either the Gulf of Mexico or the city and Sarasota Bay. Decor includes blonde-wood furniture and color schemes of sand, coral, and ocean blue. All units provide dial-up Internet access, video-game consoles, and free premium cable channels. Guests receive complimentary newspaper delivery on weekdays.
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Air conditioning
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Balcony
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Cable/satellite TV
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Climate control
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Clock radio
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Coffee/tea maker
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Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
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Direct-dial phone
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Extra towels, linens, bedding
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Hair dryer
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Housekeeping
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Internet access - dial-up
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Iron/ironing board
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Non-smoking rooms
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Pay movies
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Premium TV channel(s)
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Smoking rooms
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Video-game console
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Voice mail
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Wheelchair accessible
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Window opens
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DINING
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SandDollar Restaurant - Located on the hotel’s top floor, this restaurant offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kids ages 12 and under eat free when dining with an adult. Kokonuts Lobby Lounge and Poolside Bar - Guests may sit in the lobby or poolside at the hotel lounge, which serves drinks and light menu items for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining. After sunset on Friday and Saturday evenings, KoKonuts features live entertainment.
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
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This casual, seven-story hotel sits on Lido Key, which is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Sarasota Bay to the east. The hotel is across the street from the white sands of Lido Beach, and has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar that overlooks the beach. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent. Two blocks from the hotel is St. Armands Circle, a large shopping plaza with more than 140 restaurants, shops, and galleries. The hotel offers courtesy shuttle service to and from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport and to attractions within 15 miles of the hotel. Additional on-site amenities include meeting rooms, a fitness center, and a rooftop restaurant.
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Wheelchair accessible
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Wake-up calls
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Swimming pool - outdoor
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Suitable for children
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Security guard
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Safe-deposit box - front desk
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Room service (limited hours)
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Rollaway beds
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Restaurant(s) in hotel
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Porter/bellhop
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Poolside bar
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Photocopy machines
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Parking (free)
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Number of rooms: 135
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Multilingual staff
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Maid service daily
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Laundry facilities
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Internet access in public areas - surcharge
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Gift shops or newsstand
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Fitness equipment
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Fax machine
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Express check-in/check-out
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Elevator/lift
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Catering
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Concierge services
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Conference room(s)
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Cribs available
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Dry cleaning service
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Business services
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Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Bar/lounge
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24-hour front desk
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Air-conditioned public areas
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Airport transportation (complimentary)
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Audio-visual equipment
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Banquet facilities
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RECREATION
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The hotel has an outdoor pool that overlooks the white sand of Lido Beach, which is located across the street. Guests can rent beach chairs, umbrellas, and bicycles through the hotel. A fitness center is also on site, which overlooks Lido Key. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Tennis
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Swimming
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Sailing
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Running track/path
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Golfing
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Bicycle rentals
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Boating
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Fishing
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POLICIES
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Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
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Pets not allowed
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Check-in time is 4 PM
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