Cirque St. Armands Beachside

233 Benjamin Franklin Dr., Sarasota, FL 34236 United States (USA)
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3 Star Property
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4.0/5

Based on 1224 guest reviews

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  • Includes an outdoor pool
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 135 rooms in hotel
  • 7 floors in property
  • 4 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • 6 meeting rooms in hotel

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Local Attractions

Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, Marina Jack, Westfield Shopping Malls, Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museum of Art, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Met Day Spa, Ed Smith Stadium, Siesta Key Beach, Downtown Sarasota
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1224 guest reviews

Property Description

THE PERFECT LOCATIONLocated on a barrier island off the Coast of Sarasota, the Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps from the sugar white sands of Lido Beach and just a short walk to over 114 shops, restaurants and evening entertainment spots on St. Armand's Circle. As the closest beachfront hotel to the mainland, downtown Sarasota area golf courses and attractions are only minutes away.GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIESThe Lido Beach Holiday Inn guest rooms and public areas feature a sophisticated, yet "Florida Casual" decor. Standard amenities include 25-inch TVs, hair dryers, iron & boards, in-room coffee makers, USA Today newspapers and private balconies with views of the City & Bay of Sarasota or Gulf of Mexico. An Exercise Room, Bicycle and Beach Chair rental are also available for our guests' enjoyment. THE AREA'S BEST BANQUET & DINING FACILITIESIn the SandDollar Rooftop Restaurant, high above Lido Beach, diners indulge in spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and food to match. Refreshing drinks and “light” fare compliment the relaxed atmosphere in both our KoKonuts Lounge and Tiki Bar. Breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and surrounding islands are standard features of the banquet rooms at The Holiday Inn Lido Beach.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00PM
Check Out: 11:00AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2015
Floors: 7
Rooms: 135
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 135
Handicap Rooms: 4
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 6 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 9168 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 150 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 5.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11AM to 11PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual - 48 hours
Nightly Parking: $0
Typical Group Deposit: $1,000.00
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.00%
Occupancy Tax: 5.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.00%
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Person (Rounds trip - optional)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 20.00%
Banquet Labor Fees: 20.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 100.00 Per Function
Chef Attendant Fees: 100.00 Per Function
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 10.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 15.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 18.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 32.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 2.95 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.95 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 25.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 25.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Sarasota Bradenton International is located just 7 miles from the property. Taxi service is available 24/7 and costs about $25.00 each way.

Local Shuttle Info: We currrently do not have a hotel shuttle, but would be more than happy to help arrange transportation for you.

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is served daily in the Sand Dollar Restaurant located on the 7th floor and is Sarasota's only roof top gulf view dining room. Breakfast is served daily from 7AM - 11AM

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Only 2 pets per room with a maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There is a $75 non-refundable pet fee per stay.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Blue Dolphin Cafe - Casual spot for American breakfast fare, located on St. Armands Circle - 0.8 miles
  • Lunch: Shore - Stylish eatery offering modern American cuisine with a scenic view - 0.9 miles
  • Dinner: Columbia Restaurant - Spanish cuisine in a historic setting on St. Armands Circle - 0.8 miles
  • Activity: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - Explore marine life and science exhibits - 2.1 miles
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Cafe L'Europe - Elegant spot for a European-style breakfast on St. Armands Circle - 0.8 miles
  • Lunch: Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Island-inspired cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere on St. Armands Circle - 0.8 miles
  • Dinner: Chart House - Upscale chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare with water views - 2.4 miles
  • Activity: The Ringling - Museum complex with art, circus museum, and beautiful gardens - 3.5 miles
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Another Broken Egg Cafe - Cozy chain serving a wide variety of breakfast & brunch dishes - 0.7 miles
  • Lunch: O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill - Laid-back waterfront spot for seafood & live music - 2.5 miles
  • Dinner: Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - Waterfront dining with fresh seafood and stunning sunset views - 4.6 miles
  • Activity: Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Family-friendly zoo featuring Florida wildlife and exotic animals - 4.2 miles

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota, an IHG Hotel

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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

Feel free to use the Cirque St. Armands Beachside meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Sarasota event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Lido Room 40 x 20 x 10 80048/--47322822205/--706080
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Lido Room

Our Lido Room is ideal for 40 people or less, this room is located on the lobby level and features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lido Beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
800 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
40 x 20 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
15
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Sarasota Room 39 x 32 x 10 124880/--79723630368/--110100125
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Sarasota Room

Our Sarasota Room located on our top floor is ideal for groups of 80 people or less and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking Sarasota's City Skyline and South Lido Beach.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1248 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
39 x 32 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
7
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
1
Windows:
25+
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Sand Dollar Dining Room 60 x 32 x 10 1920150/--------------/----125--
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Sand Dollar Dining Room

Our Rooftop Sand Dollar Room is ideal for weddings and events and features floor to ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico
Room Type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total Size:
1920 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 32 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
7
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
1
Windows:
25+
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Sand Dollar Dining Room 60 x 32 x 10 1920150/--------------/----125--
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Sand Dollar Dining Room

Room Type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total Size:
1920 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 32 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
7
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
2
Windows:
25+
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Pool Deck 75 x 40 x 0 2000--/50------------/----50--
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Pool Deck

Outdoor, elevated pool area overlooking the beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
Room Type:
Pool Deck
Total Size:
2000 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
75 x 40 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Bayside Pre-Function 40 x 32 x 10 1280--/--------------/----1253
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Bayside Pre-Function

Pre-function area overlooking the City of Sarasota and it's Bay.
Room Type:
Foyer
Total Size:
1280 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
40 x 32 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
7
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
2
Windows:
15
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Bayside Pre-Function

FAQs about Cirque St. Armands Beachside

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Cirque St. Armands Beachside have?

There are 135 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Breakfast is served daily in the Sand Dollar Restaurant located on the 7th floor and is Sarasota's only roof top gulf view dining room. Breakfast is served daily from 7AM - 11AM

Is there a gym at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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