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Courtyard Sarasota University Park

3.0 of 5
8305 Tourist Center Drive, University Park, FL 34201 (Formerly Comfort Suites Sarasota / University Park)
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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This Marriott Courtyard should be the poster-child for the new Courtyards. As Courtyards go this one is 5 star. The hotel has great public areas including a new outdoor seating area with fire pit. The lobby area and Starbucks cafe has lots of seating and seating areas. Great if you want to get away from the crowd or have your... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Not_At_Home_Again, Thank you very much for your excellent review of our hotel and of our staff. I will make sure to share your comments with our team and recognize them for their efforts. Thank you again for your compliments and hopefully, see you in the future when you are not at home again. Sincerely, Jan Stanek More

Baltimore, Maryland
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We stayed three nights in this recently renovated hotel and it was very nice. The hotel was clean and comfortable and well located to all the sites, shopping, restaurants and beaches in the area. The room was spacious and had a kitchenette with an under the counter refrigerator, sink and microwave and plenty of cabinets for storage. We had great... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear debshirle, Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a nice review of our hotel. Our fitness center is fully functional now with brand new cardio equipment and free weights. However, we are also very happy to have the newly opened LA Fitness virtually on our parking lot. Again, thank you very much for your words... More

South Florida
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
65 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I have had lower and lower expectations for Courtyards lately. It seems like over the last several years the brand his been becoming more and more mediocre. So, when I recently booked this hotel, I had low expectations. I was very pleasantly surprised. The lobby is nice with a great Bistro area with plenty of interesting, modern places to sit.... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear FTLAW, Thank you very much for your time to review our hotel on Trip Advisor. We are happy to hear that you were pleasantly surprised by the quality of our hotel and by the quality of service. We like to hold ourselves to high standards and we strive to exceed our guests’ expectation with every stay. We really appreciate... More

Ayr Scotland
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57 reviews 57 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Stayed 8 nights visiting old friends Hotel well situated close to 1-75 and walking distance to excellent restaurants Large flat TV but usual dreadful US channels. Large breakfast area free newspapers and coffee til 10am..

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
28 March 2013

Dear Zanique, Thank you very much for your time to review our Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota - University Park. We hope to see you again if you are back in the area. Sincerely, Jan Stanek More

york pa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

the room was outstandingly clean and comfortable, the bed provided a great night sleep, the room was furnished with modern colors and had all the toiletries, the room was quiet, the pool clean and the hot tub hot.....the staff recommended a restaurant and the recommendation was perfect...the location in next to a small shopping area with some nightlife and a... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Dear dougthebarber, Thank you very much for your time to review our hotel on Trip Advisor. We are very pleased you have enjoyed your stay with us and we really appreciate the words of compliments towards our staff and towards our amenities. We do welcome all the feedback provided and we will use it to improve our service in the... More

Boston, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

We were in town for a funeral, and decided to stay in a hotel, to give family some space. What a great experience we had from check-in to check-out. Thank you for taking care of us. Your hotel was clean, inviting, and had a great staff.

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear cntrygal71, Thank you very much for your time to review our hotel on Trip Advisor and thank you for your kind words. Our team very much appreciates it. We look forward to have you with us again in the future. Best Regards, Jan Stanek More

Clearwater, Florida, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

We were spending a weekend in Sarasota because I have family there and ended up here because the beach hotels and downtown were all sold out. First of all this spot is only a 10 minute drive from downtown and 15 from the beach and is surrounded by shopping and restaurants. It's also about a minute from the interstate which... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Dear Fred G, Thank you very much for your time to review our hotel on Trip Advisor. We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your stay and liked our modern looking rooms. We are very fortunate to be in the excellent location, surrounded by many restaurants and shops within walking distance. We sincerely hope to have you with us... More

Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Stayed here Feb 10th and 11th. Very pleased with the service by the front desk, very helpful and very courteous.(e.g. got me a few stamps from the office). I liked this hotel very much--I think they are going through a renovation and upgrade. Nice color scheme. I liked my room-great bed. Used the pool and the spa--for once, a hotel... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Dear Portland Summit, Thank you for staying at our Courtyard by Marriott – University Park. I’m very happy to hear you had enjoyed your stay and had a chance to relax and use our pool and spa. Thank you for your compliments about our helpful staff, beds and our new interior design. I will make sure to share your kind... More

Manchester, Connecticut
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

I stayed in this hotel in February 2013. I come to the Bradenton area often on business, and I normally stay at the Courtyard Riverfront in Bradenton. That hotel was fully booked, and I could not get a room during my stay. Access to the hotel is very convenient. It is located at Exit 213 - University Parkway on I-75.... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Dear Greg A, We are delighted to hear that you had a good experience at our hotel. I am happy to hear that you were able to enjoy your stay and our great location. Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our hotel. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and we look forward to have you with... More

Mesa, Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We stayed nearly a week at this newly-acquired, still-under-renovation Marriott property. First night we were in a handicap room and the showering flooded the bathroom. Got moved to a high floor nice room for the rest of the stay. Not much at the accommodations other than sleeping and prepping for other events. Staff was young and tried. Since Sarasota seems... More

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jstanek, General Manager at Courtyard Sarasota University Park, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear M Z, Thank you very much for sharing your review on Trip Advisor and for recommending our newly renovated hotel. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us and we hope to see you again when you return to the Sarasota Area! Best Regards, Jan Stanek More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Comfort Suites Sarasota / University Park Hotel University Park
Comfort Suites Sarasota / University Park Hotel
Comfort Suites University Park
Comfort Suites Sarasota
University Park Comfort Suites
Courtyard Sarasota University Park Florida
Address: 8305 Tourist Center Drive, University Park, FL 34201 (Formerly Comfort Suites Sarasota / University Park)
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Region: United States > Florida > University Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in University Park
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Newly renovated hotel, featuring 134 spacious suites, a refreshing lobby experience with Bistro and spaces for working or relaxing. Your rate includes a heated pool & hot tub, high speed wireless internet access, fitness center, 24-hour business center, 100% non-smoking, parking, HBO, ESPN and 24 hour coffee service. Suites feature pillow top mattresses, 2 phones, LCD flat screen TV’s, radio/alarm with MP3 connection, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, iron/iron board, hair dryer and much more. ... more   less 
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