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The Don CeSar vs The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Don CeSar Hotel ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Don CeSar Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 8 reviews like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.

The Don CeSar
The Don CeSar
8 / 10
3400 Gulf Boulevard, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $326 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This Moorish-style "Pink Palace" on the National Register of Historic Places has a rich history and appeals to groups, families, and couples." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Elegantly designed in breezy Florida pastels and light woods, guest rooms overlook the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Clega Bay."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A local landmark, this palatial pink hotel has oodles of old-world charm. With a seemingly endless beachfront, it boasts a lobby with high windows, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors."
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The magnificent, flamingo-pink Don CeSar Beach Resort with its Moorish bell towers and turrets, has dominated the St. Petersburg skyline since 1928,." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Old world elegance meets modern family fun in St. Pete with nouveau American fare and a tony spa." Full review
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
8 / 10
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $299 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With a style that developers like to say is circus magnate John Ringling's realized dream, The Ritz is appointed with fine artwork and fresh-cut flowers." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"11-acre luxury compound overlooking Sarasota Bay, with a private beach club and a spa offering over 100 treatments." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"lf money is no object, pamper yourself at this top-notch resort, set on 11 acres in the heart of Sarasota."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The amenities and decor here are typically Ritz-Carlton. Enjoy scenic views, four excellent restaurants, and a beautiful bayside courtyard with heated pool."
Star Service Star Service
"On a par with its sibling in Key Biscayne, this posh Ritz-Carlton is Sarasota's most sophisticated hotel, competing just below its superior sibling in Naples." Full review
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