The air-conditioned resort features 266 guest rooms, a lobby, a 24-hour reception and check-out service, plus a hotel safe and lift access. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's hairdressing salon, games room, café, bar and restaurant. Younger guests can enjoy the resort's kids' club. Conference facilities are also available, as is a room and laundry service. Valet parking at the hotel's garage costs USD 22 per night (subject to change).

Set amidst dazzling beaches and a host of recreational opportunities, this resort is a luxury landmark located on the sparkling Sarasota Bay in the heart of the city's downtown district. Conveniently located near the city centre (around a 5-minute walk away), overlooking Sarasota Bay, the resort is just minutes away from championship golf, premier arts venues, nature sanctuaries, unique shops, fishing and watersports venues. It is about 5 minutes on foot to restaurants, bars and pubs. Shopping options at St. Armand's Circle, the Lido Key beach and the coast of the Gulf of Mexico are around 5 minutes away by car. The town's tourist centre is about a 5-minute walk away and it is about a 10-minute walk to local SCAT transport links and around a 10-minute drive to the Greyhound station. Siesta Key Beach is also around a 10-minute drive away, Myakka State Park about a 25-minute drive away and Busch Gardens Tampa and the city of Tampa are approximately 55 minutes by car from the resort. The resort's guests have access to the Members Beach, Spa and Golf Clubs.

The hotel offers an array of dining options on-site, from poolside casual fare to fine dining.