Exclusive beach access, private balconies and a full-service spa rejuvenate our guests at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, which also provides free Wi-Fi. This 20-story hotel features 266 elegantly appointed rooms with private balconies. Decor showcases subtle wall tones and fabrics for a relaxing effect. The bedding is luxurious, from the Egyptian cotton linens and Italian wool throws to the feather duvets and goose-down pillows. Other in-room amenities include plush robes, slippers, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, cable TVs, free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers and hairdryers. Enjoy a soak in the heated pool or hot tub. Keep in shape in the on-site fitness center, on the jogging track or on the tennis courts. Relax in the sauna and steam bath, or make an appointment for a treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Have lunch in one of the on-site restaurants, or meet friends for cocktails at a lounge. The hotel also has a private sun-kissed beach club on Lido Beach, three miles away. The Ritz also provides an array of guest services, including dry cleaning, a limousine service, a car-rental desk and a concierge. Pets are allowed for a fee. The Ritz is in the heart of Sarasota, an eclectic coastal city with a plethora of activities and venues close to the hotel. Walk to neighborhood restaurants, or explore the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, nine blocks away. Visit the art galleries three blocks from the hotel, or drive three miles to see the exhibits at the renowned John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is four miles from the hotel.