Sarasota, FloridaDowntown
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Rotating art gallery
Downtown Sarasota, Florida
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottRotating art gallery
Seasonal exhibitions fill the common spaces, where resident artists work in an open studio throughout the week.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Sarasota Opera and Florida Studio Theatre are right down Palm Avenue, with the bayfront just beyond.
The rooms
Each room comes stocked with sketchbooks, colored pencils, and a ukulele to encourage guests to make their own art.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The eighth-floor swimming pool is lined with loungers and umbrellas, looking out across the downtown skyline.
The gym
The third-floor fitness center has cardio machines and free weights. Poolside yoga classes take place out on the deck.
Restaurant
Tzeva
Tzeva serves shareable Mediterranean dishes with Israeli flavors, surrounded by patterned banquettes and a sculptural copper chandelier.
At the table
Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar has skyline views, and the lobby Gallery Lounge serves cocktails inside the art space.
How it began
Architect Jonathan Parks designed the hotel to prove travelers would choose Sarasota's downtown arts district over the beach.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.