North Trail Sarasota, Florida
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottBayfront coastal resort
The property anchors downtown Sarasota's waterfront, connecting marina-side living to a private beach club and championship golf course.
“The rooms adopt a soothing, beachy look that sets you at ease.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Ringling student artwork hangs against moiré walls celebrating local circus heritage.
Notable
Eighth-floor Club Lounge service includes dedicated concierges and complimentary daily garment pressing.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota towers over both downtown and Sarasota bay, and prides itself on its ability to combine the convenience of a city-center hotel with the luxury of a proper resort.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Downtown theatres and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens sit minutes away, with Lido Key just across the causeway.
The rooms
Driftwood-style entryways open into bedrooms with moiré walls and private balconies looking across Sarasota Bay.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The temperature-controlled outdoor pool and whirlpool overlook the marina, lined with palm trees and private cabanas.
The spa
Treatment rooms host marine-infused body wraps and botanical therapies beneath sculpted brass chandeliers and fluted wood.
The gym and plunge pool
Treadmills line arched windows looking toward the water, and an indoor vitality plunge pool rests beside slatted wood.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Rufa
This waterfront terrace lounge gathers around central fire pits for agave flights and bird-themed cocktails at sunset.
Rooms redone in soothing ocean tones, an inviting lobby, a sleek Club Lounge, and sparkling event spaces invite you to slow down.
At the table
Jack Dusty shucks Gulf seafood beside the marina, and an open-air tiki bar serves drinks on Lido Key beach.
How it began
Opened in 2001, the hotel occupies the lower eight floors of an 18-story Mediterranean-style bayfront tower.
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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.