This luxury property is situated on 11 acres overlooking Sarasota Bay, approximately four miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and 55 miles from Tampa International Airport. Local attractions include Historic Spanish Point, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Pelican Mans Bird Sanctuary, Mote Marine Aquarium, and Gulf of Mexico beaches. br brHotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, laundry/valet service, tour assistance, gift shop, multilingual staff, shoeshine, wake-up calls, safe deposit box, express check-in/out, concierge, 24-hour room service, Ritz Kids Club, and business center. For recreation, guests may enjoy the onsite spa including 16 treatment rooms, whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, relaxation terrace, and over 90 health, beauty, and wellness treatments. The Wellness Center features movement studio and exercise equipment. There is also a retail outlet offering skincare products and accessories. Dining options include the Vernona Restaurant, The Beach Club Grill, the Bay View Bar & Grill, Spa Cafe, and Boutique Chocolat, a pastry and specialty coffee shop. There are two onsite bars, the Ca dZan bar and the Lobby Lounge. br brGuest rooms feature private balconies, desks, three telephones, CD players, cable TVs, in-room safes, slippers, mini-bars, European designer toiletries, hairdryers, irons, ironing boards, voicemail, and marble bathrooms with scales, bathrobes, and telephones. br