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Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL, USA, 34236
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About us

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.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAutograph Collection
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space5,976 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms162
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Mark of the Year 2024 Autograph Collection by Marriott Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards 2023

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
May 3, 2026 - May 7, 2026
May 17, 2026 - May 21, 2026
May 25, 2026 - May 28, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - Apr 05
Shoulder season
Oct 18 - Dec 30Apr 06 - Jul 05
Low season
Jul 06 - Oct 17

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,976 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,676 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,664 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
4,032 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,880 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,580 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,630 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
5,676 sq. ft.
88 x 65 sq. ft.
18 ft.
550
78
350
425
500
342
84
245
102
440 sq. ft.
20 x 22 sq. ft.
18 ft.
40
18
30
35
40
30
24
21
24
440 sq. ft.
20 x 22 sq. ft.
18 ft.
40
18
30
35
40
30
24
21
24
440 sq. ft.
20 x 22 sq. ft.
18 ft.
40
18
30
35
40
30
24
21
24
440 sq. ft.
20 x 22 sq. ft.
18 ft.
40
18
30
35
40
30
24
21
24
440 sq. ft.
20 x 22 sq. ft.
18 ft.
40
18
30
35
40
30
24
21
24
440 sq. ft.
20 x 22 sq. ft.
18 ft.
40
18
30
35
40
30
24
21
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2,603 sq. ft.
63.5 x 41 sq. ft.
18 ft.
250
69
150
200
250
168
60
105
84
1,056 sq. ft.
12 x 88 sq. ft.
10 ft.
75
-
60
75
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
162
Single (1 bed)
101
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $999.00
Double (2 beds)
59
Double (2 beds) rate
$179.00 - $999.00
Suites
2
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

From Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (11 minutes): 1. Turn right on to University Parkway off of Airport Circle for .3 miles 2. Turn left on to N Tamiami Trail for 3.1 miles 3. Turn left on Fruitville Road for .1 miles 4. Turn right on Cocoanut Avenue for .2 miles and destination is on the left From Tampa International Airport (1 hour, 9 minutes): 1. Head north on Airport Recirculation Drive 2. Slight left onto George J Bean Outbound Pkwy/George J Bean Pkwy for 3.1 miles 3. Merge onto I-275 S and follow for 20.1 miles 4. Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-75 S toward Naples for 18.6 miles 5. Take exit 210 toward FL-780 W/Fruitville Road for 5.9 miles 6. Turn left onto Cocoanut Ave for .2 miles and the destination is on the left. From Tampa Union Train Station (1 hour, 3 minutes): 1. Turn left onto the Hwy 618 Toll E/Selmon Expressway ramp for 7.8 miles 2. Use any lane to take exit 15A to merge onto I-75 S toward Naples for 42.4 miles 3. Take exit 210 toward FL-780 W/Fruitville Rd for 5.9 miles 4. Turn left onto Cocoanut Ave for .2 miles and the destination is on the left.
Distance from airport 3.7 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $40.00/day )
Valet parking
( $40.00/day )

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Ringling Museum of Art
Ringling Museum of Art
Historical landmark
3 mi
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000.
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St. Armands Circle
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Botanical Gardens
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Park
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Sarasota Farmers Market
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Sarasota, FL, US 34237
New College of Florida
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University
3 mi
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5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL, US 34243
Ringling College of Art and Design
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University
2 mi
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2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL, US 34234
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Business district
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1819 Main Street #800
Sarasota, FL, US 34236

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Facility Restrictions

Valet Parking Only Nonsmoking property. Outside catering not allowed. Pets allowed with extra fee

Cancellation Policy

72 hours in advance of arrival

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Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress towards Marriott International's waste to landfill reduction and responsible sourcing goals

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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