This is my second stay at this hotel. You can see from my prior review that this time wasn't as good. When we arrived after a long drive from Orlando, I walk up to the front desk and wasn't even greeted appropriately. A simple "hello, welcome to the Holiday Inn", or "How may I help you" is what I expected.... More

We stayed here in March 2013. We were in town for the Sarasota Half Marathon. We paid a little extra for the Gulfview room, and it was a beautiful, relaxing view. The bathroom is small, but it's not tiny. The hotel is not brand new, but definitely well-kept. The room was not at all small. The walk to St. Armand's... More

We stayed here in February, 2013. The location is great - walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. The furnishings in the room are old and worn. However, the location makes it worth the price. We were traveling with family and had 3 rooms. The rooms were all about the same. There was free meals for the children which... More

Location is what warrents the pricy room rate. Close to beach and shopping. The view from our balcony was the parking lot. The first thing we noticed in our room was the sound of a yapping dog. When we asked at the desk if pets were allowed and what to do if yapping continued, we were told that they are... More

Is the HI Lido Beach the newest and most up to date hotel on Lido Beach?..No. Are the rooms state of the art with every mod con available?..No Is it on the beach?..No (but it is 44 paces away..I counted) Are the staff well managed,helpful, enthusiastic, happy and motivated? 100% YES Is the location to St Armand's Circle the best... More

This hotel is at an awesome location for other purposes than the beach experience. Don't get me wrong, the beach is absolutely gorgeous; however, you are within walking distance to St. Armands Circle. St. Armands Circle is full of quaint boutiques and restaurants. It is a nice break from the hot Florida sun. As for the beach, it has the... More

My wife and I returned to this hotel after a 3 year gap. Still a great hotel and the location is excellent. Just across the road from the beach [although the pool area is a great place to hang out] and a walk round the corner from the shops and restaurants as St Armand's circle meaning we left the car... More

My boyfriend and I stayed here from friday to monday and hated leaving. The restaurant on the 7th floor is a must! The hotel staff are very friendly and the free chairs were a nice bonus. The location is the best compared to all the others because it is a short walk to all the shops and restaurants in the... More

Awesome location, directly across from the beach -- short walk and you are right on the water. The rooms were ok but could have used a bit of a facelift, as well as the lobby area. Wonderful beds and bedding was very comfortable. No hot water in our shower, but management was responsive and reduced our room rate and offered... More