Wellesley Inn Sarasota

1803 N Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL US

Rating: 3

You deserve a day at the beach. Choose the La Quinta Inn & Suites Sarasota, and you'll find yourself just three miles from Lido Beach and five miles from Siesta Key beaches. Conveniently located just four miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, this tropically landscaped hotel is near several popular attractions including the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, John & Mable Ringling Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and Robarts Arena.

Room Information

Standard

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathroom Amenities * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 1 * Iron / Ironing Board * Microwave * Modem / Data port * Movies * Newspaper * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Refrigerator - Mini * Remote Television * Safe Charge - 0.00 * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Deluxe

Directions

SRQ - Sarasota-Bradenton Airport: N

Turn right on University Drive. Take University to Tamiami Trail. Turn left onto Tamiami Trail. Hotel is 2 miles down on your right.

TPA - Tampa International Airport: N

Take I-275 South over the Skyway Bridge to I-75 South to exit 213 (University Parkway)turn right (West) 8 Miles to Tamiami Trail (41)Left (South) on Tamiami Trail, hotel 2 miles on right.

PIE - St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport: N

Take Terminal Blvd to Roosevelt Blvd turn left go to Rosevelt Blvd North take I-275 going south, travel over the Sunshine Skyway take 275 to I 75 go south to Uiversity Exit #213 go west 7 Miles turn left on Tamiami Trail (US-4) Hotel is on the right hand side of the street 2 miles south on Tamiami

City Center: N

Tampa: S

Driving Directions from the North: S

I-75 to exit 213 (University Parkway) 8 miles to Tamiami Trail turn left hotel is south 3 miles on Tamiami Trail (US 41) on the west side of the street

Driving Directions from the South: N

I-75 to exit 210 (Fruitville Road) 8 miles to Tamiami Trail turn right hotel is north 1 mile on Tamiami Trail (US 41)on the west side of the street

Driving Directions from the East: W

I-4 East to 75 South to exit 213 (University Parkway) 8 miles to Tamiami Trail turn left hotel is south 3 miles on Tamiami Trail (US 41) on the west side of the street

Driving Directions from the West: E

Located on West Coast of Florida

Jungle Gardens: S

Turn right on Bayshore to 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn right hotel is 3 miles on righthand side

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: N

turn left on South Palm Avenue to 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn left 3 miles hotel is on the lefthand side.

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium: N

Turn left on 41 for .5 miles, hotel is on the lefthand side

Waterside-Room: N

Turn left on 41 (Tamiami Trail) .75 of mile to hotel on lefthand side

Stardust Event Center: W

Turn left on 12th street to 301 turn left to Fruitville Rd. turn right to 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn right hotel is 1 mile on lefthand side

Palmer Point Beach: N

turn left on South Palm Avenue to 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn left 3 miles hotel is on the lefthand side.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens: N

Turn left on 41 for .5 miles, hotel is on the lefthand side

Siesta Beach Park: N

Turn left on 41 (Tamiami Trail) .75 of mile to hotel on lefthand side

Bobby Jones Golf Complex: W

Turn left on 12th street to 301 turn left to Fruitville Rd. turn right to 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn right hotel is 1 mile on lefthand side

Ed Smith Stadium: N

Turn left on 41 (Tamiami Trail) .75 of mile to hotel on lefthand side

Tropicana Field: W

Turn left on 12th street to 301 turn left to Fruitville Rd. turn right to 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn right hotel is 1 mile on lefthand side

Sarasota Kennel Club: NW

Turn left on University Parkway go 2 miles turn left on Tamimai Trail (US 41) 2 Mile south hotel is on the west side of the street.

G-WIZ Hands on Science Museum: N

Turn left on Boulevard of the Arts turn left at the light Tamiami Trail (US 41) go .75 of a mile hotel is on the left hand side of the street.

Lido Beach: SE

Coming from Lido Beach turn left to circle stay to the right, signs will indicate US 41 go right on Gulfstream to Tamiami Trail (US 41) turn left hotel is up 1.5 miles on the left hand side.

Ringling Museum: S

Turn right on 41 (Tamiami Trail) hotel is on righthand side

VanWezel Performing Arts Hall: N

TURN LEFT ON 41 (TAMIAMI TRAIL) 1 MILE HOTEL IS ON LEFTHAND SIDE

Mote Aquarium: NE

turn right on Ken Thompson Parkway, to Blvd of the Presidents turn left to St. Armands Circle exciting east to Ringling Causeway turn left on 41 (Tamiami Trail) hotel 1 mile on lefthand side.

Restaurants

Troyer's Dutch Heritage

Amish Style cooking, specializing in Broasted Chicken, Roast Beef and homemade desserts. Bakery and gift shop located in the restaurant

Phillippi Creek Village Resturant

Amish Style cooking, specializing in Broasted Chicken, Roast Beef and homemade desserts. Bakery and gift shop located in the restaurant

Barnacle Bills

Reasonably priced chinese food entree's or buffet available. Assorted MU SHU, Chow Mein-Chop Suey, Egg Foo Young, LoMein, Fried Rice, Beef, Poultry, Pork & Seafood.

Flemmings Steak House

Named as Sarasota's Hot Spot, upscale cusine which includes assorted appetizers, salads, seafood, beef, veal and chicken. Pizza (lunch only) pasta and dessert

Golden Star

Casual seafood restaurant, specializing in assorted seafood, soups and salads. Beer & assorted soft drinks

Cuoco Matto

Family style Italian Rest featuring assorted pasta dishes, steak, veal, chicken and seafood. Moderately priced within walking distance of the hotel.

Subway

Restaurant located at the south end of parking lot adjacent to hotel. Fast food, including salads, soups, sandwiches, soda and cookies.

Marina Jacks

Waterfront hotel on Sarasota Bay, outside seating along with dinning room seating. Catering available for lare parties.

Marina Jacks

Waterfront hotel on Sarasota Bay, outside seating along with dinning room seating. Catering available for lare parties.

Area Attractions

Jungle Gardens

Jungle gardens has beautiful gardens & nature trails featuring tropical flowers and wild life. Bird & Reptile Shows, shell museum and gift shop

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Explore the world's most spectacular display of rare orchids & bromelaids in this 8.5 acre tropical oasis on the shores of Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

10,000 Square feet of Conference or Trade show space

Waterside-Room

Banquet facility for seating up to 400 guests, corporate functions, holiday parties, wedding receptions & charity events

Stardust Event Center

Seating for 1260 guests, professional catering service is available, charter bus service. Social, corporate groups and trade shows.

Palmer Point Beach

Explore the world's most spectacular display of rare orchids & bromelaids in this 8.5 acre tropical oasis on the shores of Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

10,000 Square feet of Conference or Trade show space

Siesta Beach Park

Banquet facility for seating up to 400 guests, corporate functions, holiday parties, wedding receptions & charity events

Bobby Jones Golf Complex

Seating for 1260 guests, professional catering service is available, charter bus service. Social, corporate groups and trade shows.

Ed Smith Stadium

Banquet facility for seating up to 400 guests, corporate functions, holiday parties, wedding receptions & charity events

Tropicana Field

Seating for 1260 guests, professional catering service is available, charter bus service. Social, corporate groups and trade shows.

Sarasota Kennel Club

Live greyhound racing December thru April. Live simulcast wagering year round from all major greyhound and horse tracks from accross the country.

G-WIZ Hands on Science Museum

Children science museum with hands on exhibits. Different hands on exhibits for children get to experience Sutton's Butterfly garden, the wonders of electricity. Experiment with llight & Sound waves. Scienced-Themed Outdoor Playground.