Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Hotels
Aloft
8.3 (706 reviews)
1401 Ringling Boulevard , Sarasota , us

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 706 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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Juliano family_with_children us
9
2026-07-02 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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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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AGUEDA couple us
10
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
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Scott couple us
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Sande solo_traveller us
6
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Abigail family_with_children us
10
Staff was awesome and it very clean
Pros:

Everything was very clean

Cons:

Parking space

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Paul couple us
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Colleen solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Giovanni couple ch
9
Super hôtel à conseiller!
Pros:

Moderne propre spacieux bien équipé très bien placé. Le steward à l’accueil s’est beaucoup investi pour combler mes demandes.

Cons:

Le bruit du vent qui siffle sous la porte pendant la nuit.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee