The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

We spent an unforgettable 3-day weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota for our son’s wedding, and I’m still floating. This hotel didn’t just meet expectations—it blew them out of the water. Every single moment was filled with luxury, warmth, and heartfelt hospitality. The rehearsal dinner was hosted on property and truly set the tone—it was perfection from start to finish. Gorgeous setting, outstanding service, and food that had our guests raving. The entire weekend was elevated by the Ritz's attention to detail and ability to make everyone feel like royalty. Let’s talk about the suite—because OMG. The bride and groom stayed in a Ritz-Carlton suite that was basically a mini apartment, and it was absolutely stunning. Spacious, beautifully designed, and completely flawless. I spent the day there with the bridal party, getting our hair and makeup done before the ceremony, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Natural light, plenty of space, mirrors galore—it was like it was made for a wedding morning. Honestly, I couldn’t find one single thing wrong with it. If you’re planning a wedding here, trust me—book the suite. Our housekeeper, Patricia, deserves her own standing ovation. She was so sweet, kind, and friendly every time we saw her—just a lovely person who made our stay feel that much more special. People like Patricia are what make Ritz-Carlton more than just a hotel. Let’s not forget the breakfast game—they had eggs, biscuits, and gravy, which happen to be my absolute favorite. YUM doesn’t even begin to cover it. That southern-style comfort food hit the spot every morning and fueled our very full hearts (and schedules!). My sister, brother, and niece were totally obsessed with the Beach Club. They raved about the views, the vibe, and the top-tier service. Sadly, I couldn’t sneak away because, you know—wedding stuff! But my husband and I are already planning our return so we can relax and enjoy all the amazing amenities we didn’t get to soak in this time around. From the stellar bar staff to the breathtaking property and warm, exceptional service, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota was the perfect backdrop for such an important family celebration. We’re forever grateful for how beautifully everything came together—and we cannot wait to return.

We stayed here in 2016, and the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota was fantastic then. This time we stayed across the street, at the Westin, but decided to have lunch in the restaurant. I realized that it was slow season, but we encountered a dark reception area, with nobody at all manning the reception area. The waitress at the restaurant had to be reminded three times to bring me a box of matches. Then the kitchen workers came out with my wife's main course and, instead of asking if they could take the plate away and then putting down the food, they said, "Could you move your plate out of the way so I can put this down?" My wife was shocked, and you would think that in a place like this you would have one "point of contact", the way it always used to be. The food was also mediocre. Outside, the pool area was rather shabby and "sad-looking". There were no workers outside anywhere. The whole experience was unexpectedly bad, left a sour taste in our mouth. Compared to the fantastic service and wonderful atmosphere at the Westin across the street, this was extremely disappointing.

This is the first time I have stayed at this hotel. The Ritz-Carlton has a name for providing the best service and they delivered on that in every way! I was able to check in 2 hours early and they automatically upgraded my room without me asking. The staff was so gracious and helpful. The resort itself had everything I needed. I could have literally never left the hotel and still had a great trip! This is my new go to hotel when I'm in Sarasota.

We are in room 718 , This “Ritz Carlton” in Sarasota does not even FEEL like a Ritz Carlton, it feels more like a holiday inn than anything, There’s no service, there’s only two restaurants but one of them open only at 4 pm which is Jack Dusty’s, The food is mediocre, and there’s just nothing really special about it. I was very underwhelmed when I got to my room, seeing that it was tiny, and the bathroom was dirty. There was a yellow border across the bathtub, and it was full of dark stains. But, if you want to go to the beach, you can take the shuttle that the resort offers to their beach club. But the earliest shuttle is at 9:00 AM, so I couldn’t go as early as I wanted. In addition to all of that, there’s also CONSTRUCTION that ruins your view from your balcony. You can’t even enjoy a nice coffee on the balcony without having to hear the loud and annoying construction. So, because I was left with no other choice and no other activities to enjoy, I went to the pool with my son and we couldn’t because the pool was very dirty and full of WORMS. Yes, WORMS!!! You would think that if you get in the pool you would get sick from something like that. I would have never expected something like this from a Ritz or any other Hotel because not cleaning the pool is a serious health safety issue. Even after I told the front desk about how dirty the pool was, they did nothing about it and no one was sent to go clean the pool. The only thing you’re paying for here is the brand name of the hotel. The club lounge is also VERY expensive and for no reason because it’s 350$ base price for 2 adults, only to be underwhelmed once again by bland sushi, old veggie spring rolls, ham and cheese sandwiches, and chips. The only “benefit” you really get are the unlimited drinks but still not worthy 350$. I am so disappointed in this hotel, I was expecting the best experience ever but instead I was SCAMMED and this is not worth your money at all. Stay away and be Healthy!

The front desk staff was amazing. Zack was very helpful with dinner recs and even got us a room upgrade 10/10. From front desk to door or restaurant everything met our expectation.