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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Sophisticated resort and spa on Sarasota Bay

Traveler ratings summary of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Sarasota Hotel

Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system.
Overall satisfaction 95% of travelers (43 of 45) recommend this hotel
4.9
Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
4.9 4.9 4.8 4.8
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system.

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Individual ratings and reviews

All reviews displayed below have been submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 25 most recent reviews are shown.

A traveler from Saint Louis, Missouri recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 18-Nov-09

Really enjoyed my stay.

Everything was as we expected. Wonderful service.

A traveler from New Jersey recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 10-Oct-09

Ritz Carlton Sarasota florida

We have been going to the Ritz for a few years now in Sarasota because we have family that we share the jewish holidays with. we fint the hotel a real highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to go back again.

A traveler from Cincinnati, Ohio recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 23-Jul-09

Can’t wait to go back, outstanding hotel!

Love the hotel and Beach Club! Will be back, guaranteed!

Dr. Patricia C from New Jersey recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 15-Jul-09

Ritz Carlton

I was very Pleased. The cleanliness was as good as my home. I really appreciated that! The experience was warm,welcoming, and well worth the stay.

A traveler from MASS recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 15-Jul-09

BEST HOTEL AND STAFF!

Only have one suggestion and that would be to have breakfast included with the package deal. Otherwise everything was superb. Thanks

A traveler recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 13-Jul-09

The service was excellent!

The service was great! The beach club was excellent.

A traveler from Arvada, CO recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 9-Jul-09

You have to stay at the Ritz at least once in your life!

You really feal like royalty when you are staying at the Ritz. They do everything with very high standards. We had an awsome time! Very beautiful and very clean...the food was amazing and the customer service was very quite friendly and accommodating.

Cara s from Portland, OR recommends this hotel
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5 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 1-Jul-09

Great Property

We stayed at this hotel for 8 days and were very happy with the accomdations. The rooms are nothing too special, but the staff and service were great. The beach club is FANTASTIC!! I would highly recommend this hotel to others. I was pleasantly surprised that the hotel was very family friendly. When we return to Sarasota we will only stay at this hotel.

Traveler's tip on dining

Hotel food was very good!

A traveler from Indianapolis, IN recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 23-Jun-09

Ritz Carlton-Sarasota

Hotel staff was very friendly an helpful

A traveler from Maplewood, NJ recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 4.0 5.0
Posted: 9-Jun-09

RITZ CARLTON - SARASOTA

From the amazing service "on the beach" to the Tiki bar, and the pool, the options for relaxing are endless. Also, a bottle of Ritz Carlton water and a towel after working out, waiting at the front desk...a great touch.

Traveler's tip on dining

Pacific Rim has the best sushi you’ll ever have.

A traveler from Charlottesville VA does not recommend this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 26-May-09

Excellent Brunch

One great value

Traveler's tip on dining

Crav and fin for sea food

A traveler from Texas recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.0
Posted: 26-May-09

Sleepless in Sarasota

The hotel was exquisite. The service was professional. The mattresses were a disappointment. No amount of mattress topper will make up for a cheap mattress. The hotel could definitely afford to upgrade the mattresses. However, my overall stay was five-star and I would definitely return to the Ritz-Carlton

Traveler's tip on recreational activities

St. Armand’s Circle and Lido beach are for the mellow mature crowd. Fiesta key is for the young excited crowd. Both are beautiful and should be visited.

Jane H from Atlanta, GA recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 25-May-09

Can’t wait to go back.

The hotel was beautiful and the attention and service was great. The private beach club was even better. The website for the hotel does not come close to describing how beautiful the beach club and beach is. Full service on the beach with food & drinks. Will definitely book another trip to the Sarasota Ritz Carlton.

A traveler from Moscow, Russia recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0
Posted: 19-May-09

Excellent service

Excellent 5 star service! Very friendly staff, they ask you how was your day, give you bottles of ice cold water when you go on a beach, take care of all your needs and wishes! We had a very pleasant stay!

A traveler from Orlando, FL recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 23-Apr-09

It was a wonderful vacation!

All the staff was very friendly and nice... The room was very confortable... I would definitely return to this hotel!

A traveler from CT does not recommend this hotel
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3 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Posted: 17-Apr-09

Check In

We arrived @1:30 PM and a "waterview" (extra cost) was not available. Waited onsite and @3:00 retrieved car and went to pool club. Called @ 4:00 (stated check in time) and told they would find out why we didn’t have a room. At 4:18 we were called on cell and told we could check in.The was not wirth waiting for.

Dennis E from Canfield, OH recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 7-Apr-09

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed are stay at the Ritz, Sarasota. However, they only offer valet parking if you have a car. It permits free ins/outs but be prepared to tip for each use which can be annoying. Definitely a 5-star hotel. Beautiful accomodations. We plan on returning.

Traveler's tip on dining

In addition to the limited/pricey meals offered at the hotel, within walking distance is the historic area of Sarasota and there are MANY small, quaint, street-side restaurants well worth the stroll.

Victoria & Steve M from Clawson, MI recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 1-Apr-09

Wonderful Vacation!

This was our first stay at a Ritz property and of course we expected high quality. We have stayed at many fine resorts over the years and I have to say that this entire experience surpassed our expectations! We were greeted with Champagne and had chocolate covered strawberries in our room with a personalized card to congratulate us on our anniversary. Throughout our entire stay, the staff was more than accommodating, always remembering our names and offering help/directions/suggestions. The concierge staff was supremely professional and knowledgeable. We truly cannot wait to return to this property, and we usually do not pick the same destination twice!

Traveler's tip on local attractions

St. Armand’s Circle and Longboat Key both have fantastic dining options. St. Armand’s is great for shopping or just strolling. The Ritz Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key is absolutely perfect for couples or families and was a highlight of our trip!

A traveler from Pittsburgh, Pa. recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 5-Mar-09

Will certainly return

Restraunt s food vantanstic,The Beach club House had a great staff as well as main hotel.

Traveler's tip on recreational activities

Beach club House was very nice and the beach was very well groomed.

McKinley C from Florence, KY recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 18-Jan-09

Exceptional service at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota

The hotel and its service standard are everything you would want and expect from the Ritz-Carlton. The hotel’s private beach and beach service greatly enhanced the experience while the spa made total relaxation a reality. My wife and I have decided to make this city and hotel our quick winter getaway destination for years to come.

A traveler from Beaufort, SC recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 19-Nov-08

Love this hotel and stay here every chance I get.

My only complaint is the food service outdoors by the pool. It seemed confused - maybe too few staff for a spread out space. And they brought my grouper sandwich adorned with nasty wilted spinach which they took back graciously. The hotel is walking distance to downtown Sarasota’s great restaurants, galleries, antique stores, a wonderful independent book store and a cinema.

A traveler from Indianapolis, IN recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 11-Sep-08

Nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in

Excellent views of the ocean and just the best staff and service you could ask for.

Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay

Stay here you won’t regret it, no matter what the cost.

A traveler from Dallas, TX recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 10-Aug-08

Would love to return!

We loved the hotel and the private beach club was perfect for us. It’s location was close to all that we wanted to do. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking!

A traveler from Oakville, Ontario recommends this hotel
Overall satisfaction Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort
5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 9-Jul-08

Best service I’ve ever experienced.

Fantastic hotel. Outstanding service. Great beach club. Again, outstanding service from top to bottom.

A traveler from West Palm Beach, Fl recommends this hotel
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5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Posted: 3-Jul-08

Wondeful (A 5 Star Hotel for sure)

This hotel was worth money. The service at the hotel and the beach resort were priceless.

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