ART OVATION HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Sarasota

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection - An art-inspired downtown hotel with rooftop pool, cultural programs, and bay views

Located in downtown Sarasota, this 4-star Sarasota hotel stands one mile from the beach, featuring rooms with views of the marina and Bayfront Park. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection provides each guest room with sketchbooks, coloring pencils, and a ukulele. The property houses multiple dining venues including Tzeva Restaurant serving Mediterranean-Israeli cuisine, Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar offering light bites and cocktails, and Gallery Lounge with American fare. Cultural amenities include an Artist's Studio where guests can watch local artists at work, daily art classes with artists-in-residence, and quarterly curated exhibitions. The hotel features 6109 square feet of conference and meeting space, along with an outdoor pool and fitness center. Complimentary amenities include bicycles, beach chairs with portable coolers, and a shuttle service to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, and Lido Beach. The Autograph Collection property connects to a parking garage via a second-level pedestrian bridge and sits 6 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Pros

Daily art classes and cultural programs with artists-in-residence

360-degree views of downtown Sarasota from the rooftop

Complimentary shuttle service to beach areas

In-room musical instruments and art supplies provided

Cons

6 miles from the airport

One mile distance to the nearest beach