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Compare group-friendly hotels in Sarasota
Same order as the list above. Room counts and the breakfast, parking, and shuttle marks come from each hotel's own listing data. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Rooms | Brand | From downtown Sarasota | Free breakfast | Free parking | Shuttle | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| voco Sarasota by IHG | 95 | voco | 0.6 mi | – | – | (1,002) | |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota | 100 | Homewood Suites | 2.4 mi | (1,000) | |||
| Aloft by Marriott Sarasota | 139 | Aloft | 0.2 mi | – | – | (1,000) | |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota Bradenton by IHG | 84 | Holiday Inn Express | 3.2 mi | – | – | (1,000) | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota - Bradenton Airport | 115 | Hilton Garden Inn | 4.2 mi | – | (1,000) | ||
| Residence Inn by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton | 78 | Residence Inn | 3.2 mi | – | (266) | ||
| Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection | 162 | Autograph Collection Hotels | 0.4 mi | – | – | (1,000) | |
| Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center | 132 | Courtyard by Marriott | 6.3 mi | – | – | (613) | |
| EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch by IHG | 128 | EVEN Hotels | 6.7 mi | – | – | (1,001) | |
| The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 89 | Tribute Portfolio | 0.5 mi | – | – | – | (580) |
| Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport | 81 | Courtyard by Marriott | 3.3 mi | – | – | (767) | |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | 266 | The Ritz-Carlton | 0.6 mi | – | – | (1,019) | |
| The Westin Sarasota | 255 | Westin | 0.5 mi | – | – | (1,187) | |
| Lido Beach Resort | 222 | OPAL Collection | 2.9 mi | – | – | (1,002) | |
| Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach | 176 | – | 3.0 mi | – | – | – | (4) |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport | 135 | DoubleTree by Hilton | 4.2 mi | – | (1,789) | ||
| Cirque St. Armands Beachside | 135 | OPAL Collection | 2.9 mi | – | – | (1,001) | |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch | 133 | Homewood Suites | 5.9 mi | – | (927) | ||
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota - Bradenton Airport, FL | 109 | Home2 Suites | 4.2 mi | (588) | |||
| Carlisle Inn | 98 | – | 2.9 mi | – | (2,487) | ||
| Golden Host Resort - Sarasota | 80 | – | 2.7 mi | – | – | (2,683) |
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How Group Hotel Rates Work in Sarasota
Organizations send groups to Sarasota for tournaments, training sessions, company events, and team travel. For group hotel booking in Sarasota, this page lists hotels where you can book a block of 9 or more rooms on the same dates. Submit your request through Engine Groups to get a room-block quote from the hotel.
When you book 9 or more rooms for a group staying in Sarasota, the hotel quotes a rate for the block instead of its public rate. The block holds the rooms until a cutoff date, after which travelers are assigned to their rooms. You can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine. For 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; 8 or fewer rooms is self-serve. Travelers arriving for work in Sarasota often stay at voco Sarasota by IHG (95 rooms), Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota (100 rooms), or Aloft by Marriott Sarasota (139 rooms).
Frequently asked questions
How do I request group rates from hotels in Sarasota?
Submit a request through Engine Groups with your dates and the number of rooms you need. Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for stays of 9 or more rooms. You'll receive quotes from hotels that can accommodate your group.
How does a room block work for a group stay?
A room block holds a set number of rooms for your group until a cutoff date. After you book the block, travelers are assigned to individual rooms. If rooms remain unassigned by the cutoff date, the hotel releases them, so it's important to confirm your travelers' plans before that deadline.
What is a group rate at a hotel?
A group rate is the price a hotel quotes for your entire room block, rather than charging the public rate for each room individually. The hotel sets this rate based on your dates, room count, and availability.
What should I compare when choosing a hotel in Sarasota for a group?
The comparison table on this page shows room count, brand, distance from downtown, free breakfast, free parking, shuttle availability, and guest rating. Hotels like voco Sarasota, Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota, and Aloft Sarasota are at the top of the list because groups have booked them often through Engine.
What counts as a group hotel booking?
A group booking is 9 or more rooms for the same dates. If you need 8 rooms or fewer, you can book directly on Engine without submitting a group request.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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