The St Regis Longboat Key Resort, SarasotaThe St Regis Longboat Key Resort in Sarasota, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 55 hotels we score in Sarasota. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $897 a night (cached, not a live quote).The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is a luxury beachfront property situated on an 18-acre site on Longboat Key, Florida. Opening in summer 2024, this Marriott International hotel sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico. It features 168 rooms and 26 suites alongside private condominiums. The resort is suited to travellers seeking high-end amenities, including a spa, fitness centre, and several chef-led restaurants. Guests have direct access to the beach and can use the swimming pool and gardens. The property follows mandatory eco-rules regarding cleaning services. While the rooms offer ocean views and coastal design, the interior colour palette relies heavily on neutral grey tones.What stands out

Direct beach access

On-site spa and gym

Multiple restaurants and bars

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Neutral grey interior tones

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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