Hotel Ranola in Downtown Sarasota

The Hotel Ranola is located in the cultural heart of the city of Sarasota, Florida. This hotel was built in the 1920's as a retreat for winter snowbirds. In keeping with Sarasota's love of preserving historic buildings, the Hotel Ranola has been renovated into a chic boutique hotel and makes for the ideal place to stay while on vacation or during business travel.

The rooms are spacious and well equipped so they are comfortable for long vacations. Each room has a full kitchen, luxury linens, WiFi internet, plasma TVs and iPod docking stations. The rooms are uniquely outfitted in hip urban decor. The hotel is just steps away from the beautiful downtown bayfront and is surrounded by nightlife, restaurants, and the performing arts. The many attractions Sarasota has to offer as well as the pristine beaches are just a short drive away.

When it comes to fine dining, you will never be short of choices within walking distance of the hotel. Take your pick from establishments such as The Marina Jack Dinner Boat, California Bistro Grill, Horse Feathers, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cusine, C'est La Vie and many many more. In addition to restaurants, you will have a nice selection of wine bars and coffee houses, ice cream stands and bakeries. If you are in the mood for entertainment, you can visit a sports bar such as Smokin' Joes Pub or watch live shows at the Gator Club.

The downtown area of Sarasota has enjoyed a revival and is a lively and exciting place to visit with many attractions within walking distance of the Hotel Ranola. For example, you could walk to the Regal Cinema and catch a movie, visit the Selby Botanical Gardens, or stroll along the bayfront and marina. And if you want to hop in your car, you are just a short drive from local beaches, attractions and shopping experiences such as at the notable St. Armands Circle.

If you are planning a vacation to Sarasota and aren't heart set on staying on the beach, then staying at the Hotel Ranola in downtown Sarasota would be an excellent choice. It is in a safe area and surrounded by lots of entertainment and restaurant choices as well as over 20 art galleries.

You can visit the Hotel Ranola on the internet to check room availability and make your reservations online. You can also view a photo gallery of this lovely hotel and its grounds and get a peek at a standard room. In addition, you will find a list of popular Sarasota festivals and their dates so you can plan your vacation around them. Some of the most popular festivals in Sarasota include the Sarasota Film Festival, the Sarasota BluesFest, and Sarasota WineFest.