ART OVATION HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION - Sarasota FL 1255 North Palm Avenue 34234

1255 North Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234 United States

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near Exit 210 on I-75 (~6.0mi)

In Sarasota (Central Sarasota)

9.4

Excellent

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Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection offers unique amenities such as an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a complimentary beach shuttle.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Bicycle parking available

Fitness classes on site

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Reviews

"Wedding Anniversary Staycation"

Everything about our stay was first class. The staff is incredible and the hotel beautiful. The Latin Band on the rooftop was an extra bonus.

Anita H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 18 to Fri Jun 19 2026 at a $213.99 average nightly rate.

"Have stayed there several times… always pleasant clean and convenient to downtown"

Love the hotel.

Mary O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 03 to Fri Jun 05 2026 at a $169.99 average nightly rate.

"Always great welcome from staff"

Great ambiance and staff amazing. Always look after us as we been here many times before. Valet guys are the best.

Grace L. (Long term stay guest, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 11 to Mon Apr 27 2026 at a $355.14 average nightly rate.

"Great Stay"

We enjoyed the art themed property. Room was good, view was great. Rooftop area was cool. Pool was a bit cold for my liking. Good entertainment at hotel and close to many things.

Jeff N. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 23 to Sat Mar 28 2026 at a $638.00 average nightly rate.

"Great location and service."

Enjoyed my stay.

James C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 08 to Sun Oct 12 2025 at a $261.99 average nightly rate.

"Original"

The artworks and paintings are a fresh look to hotel staying. The location downtown is in proximity of almost everything; the art galleries, shopping centers, restaurants, museums, the Lido beach, ….

George B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 27 to Sun Sep 28 2025 at a $187.99 average nightly rate.

"Excellent service, sophisticated restaurant, location tops."

As above. Will return for sure.

James R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 14 to Sun Aug 17 2025 at a $133.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Sarasota, a 3-minute drive from Sarasota Memorial Hospital and 11 minutes from Lido Beach. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from St. Armands Circle.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Tzeva, a restaurant which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 162 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Sarasota Opera - 0.1 mi
Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone - 0.4 mi
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 0.5 mi
Selby Botanical Gardens - 0.7 mi
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 0.7 mi
Museum of Asian Art - 0.9 mi
Century Club Sarasota Memorial - 1.4 mi
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 1.6 mi
Stardust Event Center - 1.8 mi
Ed Smith Stadium - 1.9 mi
Mote Marine Aquarium - 2.1 mi
Gulfwind Marina - 2.1 mi
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) - 2.1 mi
Sarasota Fairgrounds - 2.2 mi
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 2.2 mi
St. Armand's Circle/Key - 2.3 mi
St. Armands Circle - 2.4 mi
South Lido Park - 2.4 mi
Lido Key - 2.5 mi
Myakka Wild Life Tours - 2.9 mi
Ca d'Zan Mansion - 3.2 mi
Ringling Circus Museum - 3.2 mi
Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts - 3.2 mi
Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 3.3 mi
Sarasota/Bradenton Arprt - 4.1 mi
Siesta Holidays Sea Castle - 4.5 mi
Siesta Key Public Beach - 4.8 mi
Longboat Key - 5.2 mi
Nathan Benderson Park - 5.8 mi
Longboat Bay Club - 5.9 mi
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota - 5.9 mi
Medical Rotational Hospital - 5.9 mi
Heron Lagoon Club - 7.4 mi
International Theological - 8.0 mi
Potter Park - 8.2 mi
Manatee Palms Youth Services - 9.4 mi
LECOM Park - 10.4 mi
Manatee Village Historical Prk - 10.9 mi
Hi Hat Ranch - 10.9 mi
Gulf Coast Surgery Center - 11.0 mi

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Sarasota? This hotel has 6109 square feet (568 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.

Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection features the Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar, Tzeva on-site restaurant, views of the city, a year-round outdoor pool and artful interactions not found anywhere else. Guests of this hotel in Sarasota will find sketchbooks, coloring pencils, and a ukulele in guest rooms. Local artists demonstrate their craft in our Artist's Studio while guests look on. With on-site art installations, performances, and workshops, guests at this Sarasota hotel are invited to interact and be part of the experience. Free shuttle service within 3 miles to nearby Sarasota shopping, restaurants and beach. 24-hour Front Desk and a gift shop allow guests to enjoy their stay. Popular for biking, guests have free use of bicycles. Nearby Circus Sarasota Big Top is 2 miles from Art Ovation Hotel and nearby St. Armands Circle is 2.4 miles away. Ringling College of Art and Design is less than 2 miles away. Sarasota Bradenton Airport is 4.3 miles away.

Local Attractions

We are located in the heart of downtown Sarasota with a multitude of dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural activities all walkable from our hotel. Some specific popular attractions close to the hotel: Waterfront Marina Jacks, Ringling Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, St. Armands Circle, Lido Public Beach, Sarasota Opera House, Van Wezel Auditorium, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota Fair Grounds, Kayaking and boat rental, Mote Marine Aquarium

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2018

Floors: 8

Rooms: 162

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 162

Handicap Rooms: 8

Suites: 2

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Prime Group

Nightly Parking: 39

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $28.00 USD

Cancellation: We require a 72 hour cancel notice for individual bookings. Group bookings have a cancellation sliding scale.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Art gallery on site
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Beach nearby
Beach sun loungers
Bicycle parking available
Bicycle rentals on site
Braille or raised signage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Check In: 4:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Concierge services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 6109
Conference space size (meters) - 568
Covered parking
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Express check-in
Express check-out
Fitness classes on site
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free beach shuttle
Gift shops or newsstand
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
No single-use plastic stirrers
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Pets allowed
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Rooftop terrace
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Scuba diving nearby
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Shopping on site
Showcase for local artists
Smoke-free property
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Valet parking (surcharge)
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Visual alarms in hallways
Water-efficient showers only
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Yoga classes/instruction on site

Green Sustainability

We have a full comprehensive recycling program at the hotel.

Airport & Shuttle Info

We are located 3.9 miles to the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: We offer a courtesy shuttle service to local attractions within a 3 mile radius which includes Lido Public Beach and St. Armands Circle.

Breakfast Information

We offer breakfast in our Tzeva Restaurant each morning for an additional cost. In room dining is also available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

We allow pets for a $125.00 pet fee, no more than 2 dogs per

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

We are valet parking only. There is a city owned parking garage adjacent to the hotel that offers self parking.

Internet / WiFi

Wi-Fi is complimentary and included in our daily Destination Fee.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Destination fee: USD 31.64 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 18.00 per person Covered valet parking fee: USD 48.15 per night (in/out privileges) Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Essential workers only - NO

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Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Station 400 - Cozy cafe serving delicious breakfast and brunch options. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Sarasota Farmers Market - Outdoor market with a variety of food vendors offering fresh and local produce. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Capital Grille - Upscale steakhouse known for its dry-aged steaks and extensive wine list. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Beautiful botanical gardens with a variety of plant collections and stunning views of Sarasota Bay. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Breakfast House - Charming breakfast spot known for its delicious pancakes and omelettes. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Columbia Restaurant - Historic Spanish restaurant serving traditional dishes and famous for its 1905 Salad. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Owen's Fish Camp - Casual seafood restaurant with a laid-back atmosphere. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.

Activity Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - Educational marine research facility with interactive exhibits and marine life displays. Located 4.3 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Original Egg - Cozy breakfast spot known for its creative omelettes and friendly service. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Indigenous - Farm-to-table restaurant offering seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Selva Grill - Latin American fusion cuisine with a modern twist. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Activity Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Family-friendly attraction featuring exotic animals, lush gardens, and interactive animal shows. Located 4.8 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - midnight 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 11:00 AM 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 Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection have?

There are 162 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection?

We offer breakfast in our Tzeva Restaurant each morning for an additional cost. In room dining is also available.

What parking is available at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection?

We are valet parking only. There is a city owned parking garage adjacent to the hotel that offers self parking.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi is complimentary and included in our daily Destination Fee.

Is there a gym at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection?

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

Is there a pool at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor heated rooftop pool open dawn till dusk. Plenty of pool loungers and umbrellas available along with pool cabanas for rent.

Is Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. We allow pets for a $125.00 pet fee, no more than 2 dogs per

Is there shuttle service at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection?

We are located 3.9 miles to the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection.

Feel free to use the Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection 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.

Crescent

245

Classroom

228

Hollow Square

102

U-Shape

Boardroom

Convention

35/28

Theater

500

Reception

425

Regist. Desk

568

Room Details

The grand Crescendo Ballroom provides a luxurious space for your event with the flexibility to divide into 7 separate rooms. The Pre-Function space is adorned with professional art and offers an additional 2,880 square feet of event space.

Room Type:Ballroom

Floor Level:Ground Level

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?No

Boardroom

Room Details

This executive style boardroom can accommodate up to 12 people with executive style chairs. The room is adorned with professional art creating a luxurious environment. The room comes equipped with TV on the wall and HDMI cord included in the room rental. Basic Wi-Fi is also included.

Room Type:Boardroom

Floor Level:1

Natural Light?:No

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?No

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