Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

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Aloft
8.3 (716 reviews)
1401 Ringling Boulevard , Sarasota , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Limited food options
Extra fees for parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Some guests mentioned issues with cleanliness in rooms.
Service
8.8
Friendly and helpful staff received positive mentions.
Location
9.3
Location is repeatedly praised for being close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Some found rooms small or with limited amenities.
Amenities
8.3
Positive feedback on the gym and pool; however, some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
7.8
Some guests felt the value was not equivalent to the price due to extras.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Limited breakfast options and mixed reviews on food quality.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall enjoyable experience with some caveats.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:51

Property Description

Panoramic Views from 8th Floor Pool and Hot Tub
Relax and unwind while taking in breathtaking views from our 8th floor pool and hot tub. The perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy a refreshing dip.

Modern Rooms with High-Tech Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our rooms equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen TV, private bathroom, small refrigerator, and in-room safe. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi for all your entertainment needs.

Aloft Backyard Oasis and On-Site Dining
Indulge in our Aloft Backyard oasis featuring fire pits, a lush seating area, and a pool snack bar. Enjoy a variety of dining options from grabbing a quick snack at Re:Feul to savoring small plates and drinks at W XYZ bar with live music.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure at Aloft Sarasota!

Important information:

Breakfast Included Rates cover 2 Adults and 2 Children under the age of 12 only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SRQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 22 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 716 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Michel • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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milena • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

Es un buen lugar como para tomarlo como punto de partida para conocer los cayos y playas cercanas.
Las instalaciones del hotel son muy cómodas!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • us
10
Will definitely stay here again!
Pros:

The property was great! Clean, in a great location, and the staff was very nice!

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Esmirna • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

La ubicación y la cama fue cómoda

Cons:

El baño. La ducha fue muy difícil de manejar y no entiendo porque la construyeron así desde un principio. Ir a la piscina es confuso e incómodo.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
9
948avap • Couples
10
Thank you LIV!
Pros:

Liv is a bartender I would come back to Aloft for AND recommend to all of my family and friends! Thank you so much Liv for making our experience one to remember and mixing drinks to die for!

2026-07-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Andy • couple • us
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Juan • family_with_children • us
2
Disappointing experience. Terrible customer service and hidden fees.
Pros:

Disappointing experience. Terrible customer service and hidden fees.

Cons:

I rate this hotel 2 stars only because the property itself is okay, but the customer service is absolutely terrible. We booked 4 months in advance for 3 adults and an 11-year-old child through Booking.com (a platform I use regularly). The reservation clearly stated a total of $674.27 and included breakfast.

Our issues started before we even walked through the door. On our way there, I noticed the hotel had already charged my bank account $319. When we arrived around 4:00 PM (after the 3:00 PM check-in time), we were greeted by an extremely unfriendly front desk agent. When we questioned the unauthorized charge, they rudely snapped that it was for the first night—even though we hadn't checked in yet. They eventually refunded it, but then charged us $704 for the stay instead of the agreed $674.27. We decided not to argue further just to avoid more unfriendliness.

To make matters worse, on our last morning, we went to get breakfast before checkout. Another arrogant front desk employee told us we were only entitled to 2 breakfasts. When we explained we were a family with children and that this wasn't what we were told, they finally ordered 4 breakfasts, but with an incredibly condescending attitude. It’s not about the money; it’s about transparency and respect. The front desk staff is arrogant and rude. Additionally, they never cleaned our room during our stay. Very disappointing. I do not recommend it.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • couple • us
10
Pros:

Bien.

Cons:

El precio del parqueo.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Juliano • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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AGUEDA • couple • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • couple • us
9
Overall this is a great value for what the Aloft offers. We plan to stay again when visiting Sarasota.
Pros:

The location is excellent. It’s exceptionally clean. I loved its free pet friendly policy and the very friendly & reasonable valet parking. The amenities were nice with a roof top pool/pool bar & comfy chairs & cabanas.

Cons:

There wasn’t much for dining or quick bites. The pool bar should be open more often.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • couple • us
3
NYC small apt, mandatory 25/day parking, clean room with not enough lighting!
Pros:

The lighting in the lobby is pretty. The roof top pool is nice at night.

Cons:

No parking other than two hour parking on the street then get towed. The only option at the door is 25 per day valet parking. Then I watched them park the car and the parking is in the same building as the hotel. I believe charging to park is just a money racket, so prepare to pay 25 per day to park because that's the only option. The room is tiny, think NYC apartment style. There's no overhead lights in the room just a bar light above the headboard. You have to use your keycard to use the elevator while that seems like a nice amenity it gets annoying when you make multiple trips out a day.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
6
I do feel like I paid way too much money for our stay. There was really nothing special about it. There was lots of tras
Pros:

I liked the location

Cons:

We went to use the rooftop pool and couldn’t even find a towel. There was trash, overflowing, and the bar was closed.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Angelys • family_with_children • pr
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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cherrytree80 • Couples • Arlington, Virginia
4
Tries too hard to be hip, fails on basics
Pros:

Well located downtown, this feels like a new hotel. We love a good boutique hotel but this was not it. It felt like they were trying too hard to be hip, and failing. Possibly because it is part of a corporate chain, the personality feels forced? For $300/night we had high expectations for a level of comfort to be offered. Let me count the ways we were disappointed: No luggage racks. Thin walls - we could clearly hear hallway conversations, the ice machine across the hall, and trash truck sometime during the night (we were on the 3rd floor). The HVAC system was noisy and went off and on all night long. No nightlight in the bathroom - it was either completely dark or blindingly bright. We will not be staying in any more Alofts based on this experience.

2026-05-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Julio • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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barbara • couple • us
10
We hope to return!
Pros:

Great location and comfortable hotel with our little pup.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee