The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotels
Tribute Portfolio
8.6 (221 reviews)
1290 Boulevard of Arts , Sarasota , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great pool area
Fantastic staff
Cons:
Poor customer service complaints
High costs for parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Several mentions of poor room service and unclean common areas.
Service
9.1
Mixed reviews with some praising friendly staff, but significant complaints about front desk service.
Location
9.1
Location is excellent, with nearby restaurants and attractions within walking distance.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were spacious and well-designed, but some quirks like open showers may not appeal to everyone.
Amenities
9.3
Pool area and bar service received high praise; however, some towel availability issues were noted.
Value for Money
7.1
Concerns regarding high prices for parking and overall perceived value of services.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast delivery errors and limited dining options mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.2
Guests enjoyed their stays overall, with highlights on friendly staff and good amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the epitome of modern comfort at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy a range of amenities including free bikes to explore the city, a fitness centre to keep up with your workout routine, and an outdoor pool to relax by. Indulge in an à la carte breakfast every morning and unwind on the terrace or challenge someone to a game of table tennis.

Prime Location
Conveniently located in the heart of Sarasota, our hotel is a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Sarasota Opera and Marina Jack Restaurant. With private parking available on-site, your stay at The Sarasota Modern promises both comfort and convenience.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SRQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 35 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Jean-Dominique solo_traveller fr
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Rita family_with_children us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hesdras couple us
9
Pros:

Very comfortable and great location

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
5
Short
Pros:

The cleanliness and the front staff were nice.

Cons:

The restaurant and bar were closed for renovations. They should have alerted guests prior, as we would have gone to another hotel. They could have sent an email saying it was closed. It was chilly and rainy, and we had to eat at the pool bar both lunch and dinner, which was not cheap. Between the hotel and food, along with the resort fee, the total came to well over $ 1,000 for one night. The mattresses were hard and seemed of poor quality. we wont be back. As a long-time Marriott member, we wont be staying at this hotel in the future.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Magnús Björn couple is
9
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Edward couple us
9
Very nice hotel, would stay there again.
Pros:

Pool area is exceptional, including both a large, heated jacuzzi and cold plunge pool. It could get noisy during the middle of the day, with more children using it than I might have anticipated. The balcony in our room was a big plus and definitely worth the extra money. Location is excellent, with restaurants and attractions within a 10 to 15 minute walk.

Cons:

There were a few quirks, such as the inability to provide a "do not disturb" sign for the door. They also ran out of pool towels one day and took several hours to replenish them.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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TERESA couple us
6
Bad value for your money
Pros:

Nothing in particular

Cons:

The heat did not work well.
The breakfast was only served in the room and there were errors in its delivery
The parking is atrociously expensive.
I think this hotel is very bad value for money

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Cathyanne couple us
9
Other than thn the open shower, I had a comfortable stay
Pros:

Booking.com

Cons:

Property is fine, but not fond of the open shower. Only one side had a glass door

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple us
10
2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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suesF1296YE Family
10
Amazing
Pros:

The bar tender Jersey at the pool ba Was amazing. Coming from Philly it was great to feel at home with a friendly staff that hustled, conversed, and made a great afternoon for us.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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KatyM00 Couples
4
The worst customer service I’ve experienced in years
Pros:

My boyfriend and stayed at the Modern to enjoy a romantic weekend in Sarasota. From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff was absolutely horrendous. The women were rude and abrupt. We left our room at 9am and arrived back at 4pm to get ready for dinner only to find that our room still had not been cleaned or towels restocked. When asking for a later checkout, the front desk was incredibly unprofessional. There were bags of waste and dirty towels left in the corner of the hallway for the 48 hours of our stay. Pretty much any staff we encountered was very rude. We will not be returning.

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
5
549jay Couples Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
10
AWESOME
Pros:

AWESOME… from the moment. We were greeted by Johnathon it was fantastic . Rooms fantastic with a balcony overlooking the pool .. and the restaurant staff were fantastic also . Loved it . Visiting from New Zealand . We will be back 😀

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
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Melinda couple us
10
It was a great experience and the staff were very helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable about the hotel
Pros:

Pool and atmosphere

Cons:

No shuttle

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
6
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing and so was staff! I was indifferent about the room. Nothing special or decorated out of the ordinary, felt unfinished. Balcony overlooked a roof

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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SHANAZ couple us
7
2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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jkbeasley Couples St. Augustine, Florida
8
Spacious and suitable, but may need some spiffing
Pros:

This is a very well designed hotel. The rooms are spacious and the banquet seating made lounging and having places to sit and use for luggage very easy. The bathroom had only a single sink, but it was large for the area, and the shower was excellent no leakage whatsoever with a walk in without a door. Since this is a pool/waterfront-ish hotel, there should be more hooks on the walls for towels, and there were plenty of wall space for them. We had to ask for towels very often, and the number of towels should reflect its location. The room is spacious, the balcony very accessible with large palm trees, providing privacy over the pool area. The beds might need a firmer upgrade or at least have the option for a firm mattress. The pool area was spectacular divided up into three zones among a lap pool, a large, hot tub and cold plunge pool, which was extremely refreshing. Bar service was great and you can get the inventive menu at the pool. It really is a nice location, however, very quiet in the rosemary neighborhood with the arts Café nearby and other shops and restaurants.

2025-10-04 via Tripadvisor
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Sugenja partner
8
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay very much, the property was lovely and the surrounding area was pleasant. The staff was friendly and allowed for early check in which was greatly appreciated.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
D
Deena
10
Pros:

Very clean, modern sleek rooms. The pool bar and are were so fun on the Sunday funday festivities.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple us
10
Pros:

We have stayed many times. Best stay yet. Great service.

Cons:

All good.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Nataliia
10
Pros:

Really nice stylish hotel, enjoyed it

2025-08-26 via Nuitee