| off interstate 75, this unpretentious all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from the mall at university town center and 10 minutes' walk from nathan benderson park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include an exercise room, an outdoor pool, a convenience store and coin-operated laundry facilities. suites add separate living rooms. the unassuming studios come with kitchenettes, pull-out sofas, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. complimentary perks consist of parking, regular weekday evening receptions, and a hot breakfast buffet served in a casual dining area
Tampa International Airport 58 min
Lido Key (25 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Ca' d'Zan (17 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (14 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Lido Key Beach (26 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Bayfront Park (19 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Siesta Key Beach (26 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (19 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (13 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (26 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (15 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Nathan Benderson Park (14 min)
600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities, including a boathouse & regatta center. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (16 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (26 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Sarasota Bay (27 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Saint Armands Key (24 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. | 
