If you are longing for warm weather, pristine beaches, museums, music, great shopping and fine dining, Sarasota is for you. And the newly renovated voco Sarasota, an IHG property, is the perfect location in the heart of the Rosemary District, just steps from downtown. Voco (means ‘to invite’ and ‘call together’) hotels are popping up everywhere. There are 71 properties across the globe and 10 in the US.
Built on sustainability, because mother earth is just as important as voco guests, each room offers plush bedding made from 100 percent recycled materials.
Check-in was fast and friendly with a short tour of the outdoor hotel pool and fitness center. Our room had a king bed with a separate sitting area, a smart TV, and a huge walk-in shower. Once we unpacked, we grabbed a quick drink at Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar before heading out for some sightseeing. It’s a short walk to the downtown area or the beach. Day one, we decided to check out Main Street. There are so many restaurants to choose from. And if you’re looking for foods to take home, you should check out the downtown farmers market.
We used the free shuttle service for dinner. Our driver Jim was so friendly and informative. He also had some great suggestions for after dinner.
Day two, after a delicious breakfast at the hotel, it was off to Lido Key Beach. The area is nice and wide giving you plenty of space to enjoy the sun and sand.
Sarasota's public parks and town centers offer endless activity programming and community events that locals and visitors alike can get in on all throughout the week – and year.
voco Sarasota
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
941.487.3880