Hotel Indigo an Affordable Sarasota Option

Part of the ICH (Intercontinental) chain of hotels, home company of Holiday Inns worldwide, the Hotel Indigo in Sarasota is a newer choice on the city's hotel scene. Designed as an attractive option for the business traveler, it provides peace and quiet in an atmosphere largely inspired by nature, yet it includes all the amenities a business traveler has come to expect from a top-notch hotel but at a significantly lower price than many other Sarasota-area accommodations options.

Hotel Indigo of Sarasota was one of the first members of this new hotel chain to be completed. The pastel-colored building with paved brick entryway is contemporary in style yet features a bit of Mediterranean design, evident in its wrought iron railings and other small touches. The hotel is four stories tall and features 95 non-smoking guest rooms, including 12 suites. Because it is a facility that caters mostly to business travelers, 76 of the rooms have just a single bed. Two beds are found in 19 of the rooms with suites featuring both a regular bed and a sofa bed. Five rooms are handicapped accessible.

Rooms at this downtown hotel are simple yet elegant, boasting colors of the sea, a feature in line with the hotel's seashell symbol. All include standard amenities such as cable/satellite television, CD player, in-room movies, coffee/tea maker, and small refrigerator. Wireless data connection is available in each room. There's also a two-line phone in each guest room. Suites are a bit more ornate and include attractive hardwood floors and such perks as turndown service.

An onsite health and fitness center is small but attractive and includes a variety of cardiovascular equipment for guests to use when staying at the Hotel Indigo. In addition, a whirlpool tub is available for pampering after a long day of work or time spent at the fitness center.

A comprehensive business center offers everything the business traveler needs including copying and fax services, a pc and printer onsite, courier service, and high speed internet access.

The onsite Golden Bean Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual bistro-type atmosphere. Starbucks Coffee is featured and there's also an intimate cocktail lounge that's open until late evening. Because Hotel Indigo Sarasota is located in the downtown area, numerous other restaurants and eateries are within a reasonable walking distance of the facility.

Three meeting rooms are located within the hotel for conference or banquet needs, accommodating up to 50 people. An extensive collection of audio-visual materials are available for rent and full catering is optional for any onsite gathering.

Hotel Indigo Sarasota is located just 3.5 miles from the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport and is about the same distance from the area's many picturesque beaches and other notable attractions, including museums and theaters.