We stayed 4 nights & enjoyed this hotel's location & amenities. The room was clean & even though it had a parking lot view, that is what I booked as I did not want to pay more for a view of the water, which would have been gorgeous. We asked for a microwave & they brought to our room within minutes. The bed was very comfortable. The pool was nice & you could see the beach from the pool, which also has a pool bar. The breakfast from the 7th floor was very good & had the most gorgeous view of the beach. There is a Sunday buffet that is good, & they happened to have a buffet breakfast on a Tuesday morning while we were there. My favorite thing about this hotel was that I could get up early, walk across the road to the beach (not a busy road), & I did not have to worry about getting into a car with sandy feet afterward. Lido beach is beautiful & I enjoyed it very much. The sand is almost as powdery as Siesta Key, & the beach is not nearly as crowded as Siesta. We like to visit Siesta, but we like our hotel to be on Lido. There is also a free shuttle that you can take to St Armands. It is close enough to walk, but I was having ankle trouble, so I was very happy to have access to the shuttle. Nearby St Armands has shopping & dining. Mote Marine is just a few minutes away, & you can take ecotours on a boat & visit the aquarium which is very nice. Marina Jack's is nearby & we took a scenic cruise. We like the central location & will stay here again.
