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HOTEL DESCRIPTION
The Helmsley Sandcastle is a first class tropical paradise with the Helmsley Touch. The Helmsley Sandcastle located on Lido Beach in Sarasota has a relaxing sunny resort flavor, with a storybook seaside setting on a 600 foot strand of natural white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Swaying Palm Trees and great service, too.
Casually comfortable accommodations featuring the colors of Florida. You'll be treated to thoughtful Helmsley touches, plus the pleasures of outdoor dining for both breakfast and lunch are virtually right outside your door. What's more, the recreation staff can provide personalized sailing lessons. There's a convenient gift shop on premises and they are within easy walking distance of popular St. Armands Circle. The hotel is minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
- 4 Floors / 179 Rooms - 2 Elevators
- 2 Meeting Rooms / Cap 225 - Restaurants / Bars - Safe Deposit Box
- Gift Shop / Boutique - Cable Tv / Pay Per View
- Computer Rental
- Handicapped Rooms Avl - Must Call Hotel To Check Avl.
- 2 Pools Both Heated Open 8a-10p
- Laundry - Valet Mon - Fri
- Iron/Boards * Shuffleboard * Cabanas, Umbrellas, And Chiase For Rental
* Hobie Cat Sailboat, Windsurfers, Aqua Cycles,
Adult Beach Cruiser, And Funyaks For Rental
* Sailboats And Sailboard Lessons Available By
Appointment For 15 Usd Per Hour.
- Babysitting Service - Bellman / Porters
- Fax Service / Copy Service - Concierge Desk - Coin Laundry / Valet Service - Multilingual Staff - Wake-Up Service
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport:
Exit airport and turn right onto University Parkway.
Take US-41 (Tamiami Trail) to Gulf Stream Avenue.
Follow Gulf Stream Avenue across two causeways.
After causeways you will enter St. Armands Circle.
Take the second exit from the circle (halfway around).
The road curves left, then right to Ben Franklin Drive.
Helmsley Sandcastle is located on the right hand side.
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SURROUNDING AREA
Located On The Gulf Of Mexico On Lido Key With 600 Ft
Of Private White Sand Beach.
* Sarasota Airport - Taxi 10-15 Usd Per Person Ow 24hrs
* Tampa Intl Airport - Taxi Cost Varies * St Petersburg Airport - Taxi Cost Varies * From Sarasota Airport - Exit From Airport And Turn
Right Onto University Pkwy. Turn Left Onto Us-41
*Tamiami Trail*, South Until Gulf Stream Ave, Then
Turn Right. You Will Cross Over Two Causeways And
Enter St. Armands Circle. Take 2nd Exit From The
Circle *Lido Beach Exit*. Hotel Is One Mile To Your
Right
* From Tampa Intl Airport - Proceed South On I-275
To I-75 South. Take Exit 39 And Head West. This Will
Put You On Fruitville Rd. Follow Fruitville To Tamiami
Trail And Turn Left. The Next Stop Light Is Gulf Stream
Ave, Turn Right And Cross Two Causeways To Enter
St. Armands Circle. Take 2nd Exit From Circle And
Stay On Until Ben Franklin Dr. The Address Is
1540 Ben Franklin Drive.
* From Sarasota *Downtown* - Take I-4 West To I-75
South. Take Exit 39 And Head West. This Will Put You
On Fruitville. Follow Fruitville To Turn Left Onto
Us-41 *Tamiami Trail* South. At The Next Stop Light
Gulf Stream Ave Turn Right. You Will Cross 2 Crossways
Cir *Lido Beach Exit* Htl 1 Mi On Right.
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AREA ACTIVITIES
Area Attractions:
-Mote Aquarium 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers
-Selby Gardens 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers
-Ringling Museum 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers
-G-Wiz Science Museum 7 Miles / 11 Kilometers
-Sarasota Jungle Gardens 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers
-Historic Spanish Point 10 Miles / 16 Kilometers
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ROOM TYPES
Bed Type: 2DD
Short Description: Poolside 1-4 People
Long Description:
Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock Radio
Complimentary Newspaper
Desk
Direct Dial Telephone
Handicap Accessible
Iron/Ironing Board
Modem/Data Port Connection
Remote Control Color Cable TV
Voicemail
Bed Type: 2DD/1KG
Short Description: GulfFront 1-4 People
Long Description:
Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock Radio
Complimentary Newspaper
Desk
Direct Dial Telephone
Handicap Accessible
Iron/Ironing Board
Modem/Data Port Connection
Remote Control Color Cable TV
Voicemail
Bed Type: 2DD
Short Description: Poolside Rooms 1-4
Long Description:
Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock Radio
Complimentary Newspaper
Desk
Direct Dial Telephone
Handicap Accessible
Iron/Ironing Board
Modem/Data Port Connection
Remote Control Color Cable TV
Voicemail
Bed Type: 2DD/1KG
Short Description: Gulf Front Rooms 1-4
Long Description:
Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock Radio
Complimentary Newspaper
Desk
Direct Dial Telephone
Handicap Accessible
Iron/Ironing Board
Modem/Data Port Connection
Remote Control Color Cable TV
Voicemail
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HOTEL POLICIES
* Reservations Must Be Guaranteed By Credit Card
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