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A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, a large abstract painting, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A hotel with a rooftop pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

A long dining table set with multiple candles, vases, and floral arrangements.

1. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Downtown Sarasota, 2.6 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Arta

￥26,391

￥34,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

Two lounge chairs with striped cushions, a wooden bench, and a decorative metal plant structure.

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling, large windows, and a view of a pool area.

A modern interior with a central white table, a glass display case, and a sign indicating a market area.

2. Kompose Boutique Hotel

2.5 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Natalia

￥5,298

￥9,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

A modern lobby with a vertical garden, seating area, and a bar.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

3. The Westin Sarasota

2.6 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

THANG

￥27,967

￥35,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A spacious dining area with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant seating, and a reflective floor.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

2.5 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Glenn

￥88,521

￥110,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast bar with a chalkboard sign that reads "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE" and a variety of food and drink options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight benches.

A snack display with various chips and mints.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

2.5 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Juan C

￥15,421

￥17,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel entrance with a glass canopy, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a curved seating area, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

6. Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

2.4 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Erika

￥16,530

￥18,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fire feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative wall mural.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

7. voco Sarasota by IHG

2.1 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Francisco

￥24,021

￥31,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, string lights, and a mural.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a rooftop terrace, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern dining area with a long table, black chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork.

8. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota, 3 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Tim

￥22,615

￥25,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar with wooden decor, shelves of bottles, and a hanging light fixture.

A restaurant with wooden furniture and stone walls.

An outdoor seating area with a covered structure, a statue, and a well-lit pathway.

A reception desk with a beach mural, wooden flooring, and blue and orange decor.

9. Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

1.7 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Marisol

￥11,735

￥13,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central bar area.

A modern indoor pool with clear views of the city skyline, large windows, and a spacious lounge area.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses of wine, a bowl of butter, and slices of bread on a wooden board.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

2.4 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Andrea

￥25,926

￥33,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, stools, a menu board, and a refrigerated display of beverages.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and TV.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a digital screen, and a wall-mounted artwork.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport

2.5 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Maria

￥15,503

￥17,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A courtyard with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and string lights.

A vending machine area with snacks, refrigerated items, and beverages.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including sofas, chairs, and ottomans.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton

2.4 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Francisco

￥22,756

￥25,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore and a pier in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a sink. There are two stools and a small table with a lamp.

A staircase leading to a room labeled "TASTING ROOM" with a view of the outside through a window.

A rustic building with a large barn-like structure and a dining area with outdoor seating.

13. THE RESERVE RETREAT

Central Sarasota, 1.1 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Elena

￥11,392

￥17,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and ceiling fans.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair. There is a concrete pillar and a wall with green plants.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, concrete pillars, and a mix of indoor and outdoor greenery.

A bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a modern ceiling design.

14. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.1 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Darcy

￥23,945

￥31,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A small, enclosed office space with a glass door, a vending machine, and a sign indicating an office area.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a lamp, and a chair.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a white tiled floor, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Flamingo Inn

Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, 1.8 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Lane

￥11,860

￥13,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A covered outdoor area with wooden benches, a covered walkway, and a view of parked cars and buildings in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with blinds.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Regency Inn & Suites

1.4 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Michael

￥8,448

￥9,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with a view, and a headboard with a light fixture.

A vending machine with Pepsi and Coca-Cola options, a calorie counter, and an ice dispenser.

A motel with a sign reading "SureStay by Best Western," featuring a parking lot with several cars, a palm tree, and a clear sky.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, toaster, and a beverage dispenser.

17. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach

2.4 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Amanda

￥13,436

￥15,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a yellow sofa, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and framed signs on the wall.

18. Quality Inn Sarasota North Near Lido Key Beach

1.9 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Emeline

￥8,249

￥9,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, two sofas, a dining area with chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, and a computer monitor.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a sign reading "La Quinta Inn Suites".

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

0.8 km from Ringling College of Art and Design

Doris

￥10,598

￥11,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Ringling College of Art and Design

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Kompose Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 6,080 reviews	View
The Westin Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,184 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Ringling College of Art and Design Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful experience at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown! From the moment we arrived, John at the front desk was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. He truly made us feel at home and was always there with a smile whenever we needed anything. Ingrid, who takes care of the daily breakfast area, is absolutely wonderful! She keeps everything clean, organized, and well stocked, and you can tell she genuinely cares about the guests. Starting the morning with a nice breakfast and Ingrid’s friendly personality made our stay even more enjoyable. The excellent service from people like John and Ingrid really makes a difference. They are both a great asset to the hotel and helped make our stay feel extra special. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

The Westin Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and eager to please us. The breakfast was delicious and very generous."

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"Great and clean ……………….,,"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

10/10 Excellent

"Exceeded my expectations with efficient check in, friendly staff, delicious breakfast and a five star room"

Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"Really good"

Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay

10/10 Excellent

"La habitación súper limpia y el personal 10/10"

Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches

10/10 Excellent

"This house was better than expected. It was cozy, clean and had a well stocked kitchen. The backyard was very private and we enjoyed the pool very much. It was also close to beaches, restaurants and shopping, including a Publix. The owners responded quickly when we had questions. I would highly recommend this property to other vacationers."

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great stay, loved all amenities."

Other attractions near Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

8.6/10 (677 reviews)

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

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Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy during your travels in Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

You can make plans for a show at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Pioneer Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Pioneer Park is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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beach near Rosemary District

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Rosemary District during your trip to Sarasota? Discover the area's art scene, or seek out its biking trails.

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beach near Pioneer Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Pioneer Park during your trip to Sarasota? Stroll along the marina or seek out the biking trails.

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Players Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Players Theatre on your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ringling College of Art and Design?

Ringling College of Art and Design is located in an area of Sarasota known for its beautiful beaches, bird watching, and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 94 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Ringling College of Art and Design?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ringling College of Art and Design. Other good choices close by include Regency Inn & Suites and THE RESERVE RETREAT.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ringling College of Art and Design?

Expedia has 94 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ringling College of Art and Design.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ringling College of Art and Design, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Ringling College of Art and Design.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ringling College of Art and Design?

For more information about updating your stay near Ringling College of Art and Design or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Ringling College of Art and Design?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Powel Crosley Estate, or Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. You can check out the local talent at Sarasota Opera House, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, and Players Theatre. Local parks like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Causeway Park, and Bayfront Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Ringling College of Art and Design hotels

1. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

2. Kompose Boutique Hotel

3. The Westin Sarasota

4. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

6. Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

7. voco Sarasota by IHG

8. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

9. Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

11. Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton

13. THE RESERVE RETREAT

14. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

15. Flamingo Inn

16. Regency Inn & Suites

17. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach

18. Quality Inn Sarasota North Near Lido Key Beach

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

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Top Ringling College of Art and Design Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

The Westin Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Days Inn by Wyndham Sarasota Bay

Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Other attractions near Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre

Pioneer Park

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex

beach near Rosemary District

beach near Pioneer Park

Players Theatre

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