| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms and suites have kitchens; some include sofabeds and/or dining areas. next to a shopping center, this down-to-earth hotel is 2 miles from highway 41 and 4 miles from the promenade at bayfront park. complimentary hot breakfast is served in an airy dining room. the unpretentious rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus coffeemakers. it's 8 miles from the white-sand siesta key beach. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and meeting space
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 6
Siesta Key Beach (19 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Lido Key (18 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Sarasota Beach (20 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Saint Armands Key (17 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (17 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Sarasota Bay (20 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (18 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Siesta Beach (20 min) Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (12 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Ca' d'Zan (21 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (19 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (11 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (19 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Lido Key Beach (18 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Bayfront Park (11 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. | 
