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Helmsley Sandcastle Resort
: 1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236 |
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| On Sarasota's famous Lido Beach, the Helmsley Sandcastle has a relaxing, sunny flavor. The storybook seaside setting is on a 600-ft. strand of natural white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel features 179 spacious guestrooms, two heated pools, two restaurants, a fitness center, a pool bar and an outdoor cafe. Special touches, such as a morning newspaper and the coffee maker and small refrigerator in each room, make for a winning combination. St. Armands Circle, famous for its shopping, restaurants and entertainment, is just a mile away. |
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Hotel Amenities
*On 600 feet of white sandy Lido Beach
*Spacious guest rooms in 7 bldgs. overlooking the Gulf and surrounding a courtyard *2 heated pools with lounge chairs and sundeck *On-site restaurant *Pool bar *A computer workstation in the hotel lobby has high-speed internet access (surcharge) *Fitness Centerr *Outdoor cafe *Gift shop *Aquarium in Lobby *Coin operated laundry and video game room |
Room Amenities
All rooms feature:
*Complimentary Internet Access *Coffee/coffee maker *Cable/satellite TV *Refrigerators *Hairdryer *Safes *Iron/ironing board *Complimentary newspaper Monday - Friday. |
Restaurants
*Coffee shop- breakfast til 5pm, casual
*Pool bar- open noon to dusk, casual drinks/hors d'ouvres *Lounge bar- open 5-midnight, casual drinks *Candlelight restaurant- dinners, innovative menu | ||
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Highlights
The Helmsley Sandcastle is located on beautiful Lido Beach, where you will find some of the whitest sand in the world. This casually comfortable hotel surrounds you with the colors of Florida. St. Armands Circle, famous for its shopping, restaurants and entertainment, is just a mile away.
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Airport
Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
Tampa International Airport **Orlando International Airport (about 2 hours away) |





3/27/2008 - We love the Helmsley Sandcastle. Posted by Jim (New Britain, PA).