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Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach

3.0 of 5
233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
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4.0 of 5 stars 226 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Armands circle(9)
  • Great location(9)
  • Gulf view(8)
  • Short walk(7)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Top floor(4)
  • Hotel room(4)
  • Pool area(4)
  • Armand Key(3)
  • First day(3)
Traveller rating
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WolfTravler
Tallahassee, Florida
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I found this property quite nice. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Parking for my Motor Coach was excellent and easy. Rooms Clean and Not a bad view from any room. Gulf Side of course your looking right at the beach. The In Hotel restaurant offered FABULOUS views if the Gulf from the Top Floor, Although nice and well staffed,... More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
7 February 2012

Thanks for the love! We do appologize about the lack of information regarding wedding event - will make some changes regarding. Hope we see you very soon! More

JiminLancaster
Lancaster County PA
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Right on the beach! Steps to St. Armand's Circle! Great Staff! We would definitly stay here again. More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you for your kind comments of our staff and location. So nice to know that you enjoyed your visit! More

EBFK
Philadelphia, PA
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Location cannot be beat. Just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico with a clear view of the Gulf and the beach and the sunset. Staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel provides lounges and towels for the beach. The pool is fine for swimming. The beach is well-maintained with year-round life guards. The sand even has "powdery" stretchs,... More

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JMN1209
Cape Coral, Florida
Contributor
19 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Our gulf view was delightful. The hotel is immaculate, the room was very well maintained. The staff, desk, bar and restaurant were very friendly. professional and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you! So pleased to know that the staff helped make your stay enjoyable. Great sunsets here all the time! More

Curtis C
Southeast Michigan
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

It seems that hotels that get so-so reviews usually suffer first from having unfriendly staff and dirt. But that's really not what brings this place down from a great review - it's the high price for a cheap, dated room that does it. I had just driven in from a good experience at the Davenport Holiday Inn Express (really well... More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Well - 2 out of 3 isn't bad. We appreciate the feedback on hotel condition, and want you to know that we are working to address. We know you will see a difference your next visit. More

Travis M
Orlando, Florida
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Holiday Inn Lido Beach is with in walking distance of St Armand's Circle (shopping, food, etc) with a great view of the ocean. I highly recommend this if you like a more relaxed atmosphere for a beach holiday stay. More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Love it - a relaxed stay - what could be better? Thank you for sharing the view of the city skyline as well. Hope we see you again very soon. More

shadrin
Naples, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

across the street from a beautiful clean white sand beach...hotel is great, large outdoor pool, supplies towels and chairs, rooms are large and clean...have been there many times More

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Gwopilot
Florida
Senior Contributor
45 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Being that I am a Platinum Member of Priority Club, I've stayed with the entire IHG collection of hotel brands. I hate to complain and give negative feedback but this outdated hotel really needs some attention (at least the individual rooms and in particular the room I stayed in 412), as you will gather from the attached pics. First, I... More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you for your very honest feedback. We have been working to improve the condition of the hotel, and clearly, have more to do to make a great impression. Thank you for being a Priority Club Member and choosing our hotel. More

dctraveler6010
Washington, DC
Contributor
12 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Having such a spectacular view at such an economical price at such a great location makes this a trip to repeat. The room was fine....clean. The bath fixtures were a bit dated and the towels were a bit worn, but I didnt mind at all given the spectacular view. I slept with the sliding glass door cracked and was lulled... More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

We just love this! Thank you. More

capmity
Denton, Maryland
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

The Holiday Inn on Lido Beach is the best value on Lido Beach. This will be my 4th stay at Lido Holiday, March 2009-2010-2011 and have made reservations for 2012. The hotel just keeps getting better year after year. The room maids are helpful and accommodating. Food service has gotten better with great service. Bar staff has been great. Location,... More

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Kymberley MacKenzie, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Wow - thank you so much! We can't wait to welcome you back! More

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Address: 233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

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