Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Feb 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

This hotel was not overly guest friendly. Not overly clean and was an average hotel with an above average cost.

Positives: Location to shopping was good.

Negatives: Not as nice as expected.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 08 Jun 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel is in a wonderful location, right on the beach and within walking distance to great restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly and the rooms were adequate, though a bit out-dated.

Positives: Great location!

Negatives: A little outdated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Sep 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

For a moderately priced hotel, it's great. Very convenient location - walking distance to restaurants and shops. Beach is across the street and it's a beautiful beach. Rooms are clean and totally adequate but if you're looking for a romantic get-away or an upscale experience, you'll have to spend more in this area.

Positives: Walking distance to St. Armand's Circle and nice beach across a two-lane street.

Negatives: Not on the beach and not romantic or upscale for our anniversary - my mistake - I thought it was a different hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 16 Aug 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

Housekeeping did an excellent job on our room. The hotel needs to hire an exterminator.

Positives: The location was right on the ocean which is just what we were looking for.

Negatives: There was a roach in our bathroom and the hotel was undergoing construction.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 22 Jul 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Nice, clean and most important of all, the beds were super comfortable.

Positives: Very comfortable beds. Awesome view from the balcony. We were on the city view side but that was awesome.

Negatives: It is on the beach but you still need to cross the street to get to the beach.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 29 Jun 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

The hotel was within walking distance to the beach, which was great. However, the drain in the shower and sink didn't drain fast enough, so someone had to be called. The bathroom ceiling was discolored and wasn't appealing. The bathroom was way too small. Te curtains had something brown on them and didn't look to clean. I would've rather spent more money for a nicer room because this wasn't worth the money. Other than the room, the staff helped with all my requests.

Positives: I loved the ocean view.

Negatives: The hotel needed a few updates.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 02 May 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Great beach location and close to St. Armand circle.

Positives: Pool area.

Negatives: Restaurant closed for breakfast at 9 am.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 02 May 2008 rated 3 out of 10.

Overpriced and worn out.

Positives: Room size.

Negatives: Shabby, soap worn, overpriced, and breakfast buffet overcooked and dried out!

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 24 Mar 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Staff was very helpful and courteous. Great location for family and priced well.

Positives: Close to shopping and beach.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Feb 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel surpassed our expectations. Much nicer than we expected. The Gulf views from the restaurant were beautiful. And just a short walk away is the shopping at St. Armands Circle. Lido Beach is a beautiful location. It was room on the back side of the hotel. It must have been right against the mechanical room for the elevators. The noise woke us early every morning. Sometimes the room shook. I had asked earlier for a different room but was told the hotel was full. (However, after Saturday night the hotel parking lot seemed only half full.) Other than that, we were pleased with our stay.

Positives: Location to the beach and St. Armands Circle (Shopping).

Negatives: The elevator noise was terrible. Awoke early every day.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 13 Feb 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

They were excellent in their friendliness and hospitality. Rooms were clean. Parking was free and safe. Staff was wonderful. View of beach and ocean was amazing. Asked for a late departure and they said, "yes" immediately. Made for a very enjoyable stay. Would most definitely stay there again.

Positives: Very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way.

Negatives: Their coffee was a little bitter. A Great Place to stay.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 02 Jan 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

The location of this hotel is within walking distance of St Armbands Circle which is the hub of activity in Sarasota. The view of the Gulf of Mexico from the room was beautiful and the sunsets from the balcony were worth the cost of the room. The staff was courteous but not intrusive. The room was clean. I had a great experience and will stay there again.

Positives: Great location and view of the Gulf.

Negatives: I would replace the plastic furniture on all the balconies.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 20 Dec 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

This hotel is very conveniently located to one of the best places to eat and shop (St. Armand's circle) that you'll find in this part of Florida. It's across the street from the beach, but there's nothing on the other side of the road, so you can look out at the beach if you have a beachside room. It's a very lovely beach, with white sugar sand. The room was nicely furnished and clean. We didn't use the bar or restaurant, so can't speak to them. Very good value for the money, we felt.

Positives: The room was more spacious than we expected. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful.

Negatives: Nothing specific that we didn't like.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 25 Nov 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

Excellent Location on Lido Beach; within walking distance to St. Armaund's circle (upscale shopping & dining), and convenient to Downtown Sarasota. Room decor is about what you would expect for a Holiday Inn.

Positives: Location on Lido Beach; proximity to St. Armaund Circle (upscale shopping & dining), convenient to Downtown Sarasota.

Negatives: Mattress was worn out.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 11 Oct 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

Pleasant stay. View from restaurant fabulous. Food good. Only negative am I gone for breakfast on a weekday after 10 and it was closed. Wished the restaurant was open longer hours.

Positives: Excellent location.

Negatives: Restaurant closed for breakfast on weekdays after 10.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 29 Sep 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

In a very good location with good shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Close to airport and other places of interest to leisure traveler.

Positives: Room was comfortable. Good comfortable bed.

Negatives: Did not have good beach access. Had to cross street for beach access.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 19 Sep 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

Great location near St. Armand's circle and lido beach. The staff could not help me get the wireless internet connection to work & the ac did not keep the room comfortably cool. The room was clean & pleasant and the bed was comfortable. But the room needed touch ups in spots. However the staff was friendly & helpful.

Positives: Staff was friendly and helpful.

Negatives: Ac allowed great changes in temperature. Could not get the wireless internet connection to work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 06 Sep 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

Upgrade pool and make amenities easier to get to with a stroller. The staffs are so great and made the stay worth while.

Positives: Very convenient to the shops and beach. The mattress and pillows are fantastic.

Negatives: The rooms were barely cleaned and needs to be remodeled.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 30 Aug 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

This was a nice place to stay and great if youre going to enjoy a day at the beach. Right up the street from the circle and across the street from the water. Great pool and poolside bar to get a drink and cool off from the sun.

Positives: You can sign out beach chairs and towels so there no need to bring or buy your own.

Negatives: On site eating options were pretty slim.