St. Regis Hotels and Resorts has confirmed the debut of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in Sarasota, Fla., and reservations for this summer and beyond are now open. Situated along the city of Sarasota’s coveted barrier island, the beachfront retreat spans 18 acres and marks the sole St. Regis launch in the United States for the year.
"This is not just another hotel opening; it represents a new era in luxury travel to the Gulf Coast," said Winfred van Workum, general manager at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. "Longboat Key is a rare beach locale that boasts an understated elegance, unparalleled natural beauty and rich cultural heritage all in one place.”
The resort's interiors draw inspiration from Sarasota's natural elements and historical legacy, including nods to John Ringling's circus and performing arts culture (Sarasota was long the winter home of Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus). Guests will find elegant rope-like chandeliers onsite and an oval-shaped Astor Ballroom reminiscent of a circus tent.
Accommodations at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort comprise 168 guest rooms, including 26 suites with terraces that showcase ocean views. Each room features uniform wood plank flooring, rainfall showers, freestanding bathtubs and walk-in closets. A four-bedroom Presidential Suite offers a residential feel with a living area, private dining room and expansive terrace overlooking the ocean.
Resort amenities include a private beach, multiple swimming pools, a winding river with cascading waterfalls and a lagoon wildlife reserve; the habitat houses dozens of stingrays, different species of fish and two tortoises.
The 20,000-square-foot onsite St. Regis Spa offers a wide range of treatments incorporating natural ingredients and cutting-edge skincare technology. An expansive hydrothermal area features a Finnish sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a snow shower, vitality waters and more. Spa guests also have access to a terrace with an infinity-edge vitality pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. A state-of-the-art fitness center and salon facilities are also on the property.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by St. Regis Hotels and Resorts. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
