Need some help. Been reading through these postings for days and I am definitly confused. My husband and are are planning a trip down very soon and he is very picky with hotels - usually a ritz or upscale Hyatt kinda guy. He would prefer a full service resort, with a nice health club, nice pool, restaurant, and comfy bedding on the beach - with things nearby.
I was leaning towards the Lido beach resort because of the proximity to the beach and the shopping/restaurants at Armands or whatever. Also because I wanted to stay on Siesta Key (nicest beaches) but he wouldn%26#39;t go for those accomodations so at least we%26#39;re a closer drive.
My issue is that I%26#39;m reading that Lido%26#39;s beach is awful. Maybe it%26#39;s silly to stay there if we won%26#39;t be using the beach, and if we%26#39;re going to drive to another beach anyway, maybe there%26#39;s a nicer resort to stay in. Like the Ritz in town and use thier beach club - or is that near construction right now?
He checked out some (Marriott, Sheraton) on-line in Clearwater beach - but I don%26#39;t think those are ';right on the beach';. Also, I just don%26#39;t know if it makes sense to be so far away from Siesta Key if that is what I%26#39;m dying to see.
I need some clarity from someone who is a picky traveler or who at least knows one. I don%26#39;t want him to be disappointed.
Thanks.
k10
Then there%26#39;s longboat key - haven%26#39;t heard much about their beach.
Upscale resort wanted - either lido, longboat, or clearwater
I would highly recommend the Longboat Key Club and Resort on Long Boat Key.
We have stayed there numerous times and have never been disappointed. It offers golf, tennis, a full service spa, health room, private beach, large pool area and dining. The grounds are beautifual and the service has always been very attentive.
It is located on the south end of the island so it is a short drive to St Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota for shopping and dining. Longboat Key also has its share of great restaurants nearby.
The beach on Longboat Key is not as nice as Siesta Key but it is still nice.
Upscale resort wanted - either lido, longboat, or clearwaterIf your husband is that picky then maybe you should stay at the Ritz.
It is downtown with all the amenities including transportation to their Beach Club on Lido Key.
Where did you get the idea the beach on Lido was awful??
That is simply not true. The beach is better than most in FL.
The Longboat Key Club has all the amenities and is on the beach.
I would make sure the unit you rent has been remodeled/upgraded.
When I stayed there last year the room was dated.
I personally like the Lido Beach Resort but perhaps it%26#39;s not ';ritzy'; enough.
Maybe your husband should pick the place.
Siesta Key has great beaches but unless you rent a penthouse in a condo complex there isn%26#39;t anything upscale.
~SRQgirl
Does your husband golf or play tennis? If so, then Longboat Key Club would definitely work for him and for you. Otherwise I%26#39;d suggest the Ritz. Frankly I%26#39;d push for either one before the Lido Beach.
As for the beach itself, either on Lido or Longboat, you%26#39;ll definitely be happy. At the risk of offending some Northern snowbirders, it%26#39;s definitely not like the Jersey shore.
I%26#39;d go for Longboat Key Club or the Ritz.
Lido Beach is where the Ritz%26#39;s Beach Club is located (south end) and Longboat%26#39;s Beach is really just an extension of that, to the north. Fabulous sugar sand for both.
It takes a little while to drive up Longboat Key in season, but it%26#39;s beautiful. Lots of joggers and rollerbladers on the wide sidewalk. Euphemia Haye/Hayloft is one of my favorite restaurants, just a bit farther north. St. Armand%26#39;s is fun for people watching and strolling/shopping.
Mote Marine Laboratory is neat too.
An article in the local newspaper today on the Longboat Key Club mentioned that they had recently completed a $6.5 million renovation of all of their hotel rooms, so things should be fresh and attractive to visitors who stay there.
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