The Helmsley Sandcastle in Sarasota, Fla., is located one mile from St. Armands Circle, an upscale entertainment, shopping and dining venue.
The Sandcastle Coffee Shop can serve breakfast and lunch poolside while snacks and cocktails are offered at the Sandcastle Pool Bar. Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge features casual nightly dining. Business needs are accommodated with more than 2,000 square feet of meeting space and high speed Internet access for a fee. The hotel boasts a private white sand beach. Two outdoor pools fill in the hotel courtyard, along with lounge chairs and a sundeck. A fitness center, bicycle rentals and video game area are additional recreational alternatives.
Guestrooms at the Helmsley Sandcastle feature courtyard, pool or gulf views. Room amenities include makeup mirrors and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary newspapers, in room safes and high speed Internet access are provided. Refrigerators and coffeemakers are also available.
Rates:
170.1 - 239
Number Of Rooms: 179
Number Of Floors: 4
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 11 a.m.
Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Family Rooms
The Helmsley Sandcastle
1540 Ben Franklin Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236
Driving Directions:
From Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 7.9 miles
Go west on Airport Circle toward Bradenton Conn.
Turn right onto University Parkway.
Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail/US 41/FL 45.
Turn right onto FL 789/North Gulfstream Avenue. Continue to follow FL 789 North.
Enter next roundabout and take second exit onto John Ringling Boulevard.
Stay straight to go onto Ben Franklin Drive.