Aloft Sarasota, SarasotaAloft Sarasota in Sarasota, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 55 hotels we score in Sarasota. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $134 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aloft Sarasota is a contemporary hotel opened in 2016. It features a modern interior and is situated in a central, walkable area. The property includes a swimming pool, a fitness gym, and a spa. Guests can access the beach or use the on-site restaurant. It is a suitable choice for business travellers and pet owners. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, which means housekeeping is an opt-in service rather than a daily standard. While the rooms are spacious, the air conditioning units can be loud during operation.What stands out

Central walkable location

Spacious and quiet rooms

On-site gym and pool

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Noisy air conditioning

Limited housekeeping frequency

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