The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort has officially opened on 18 acres of beachfront paradise on Sarasota, Florida’s barrier island.
Designed by SB Architects, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), and Dutch East Design, the new resort will be the only St. Regis to open in the U.S. this year.
Guestrooms at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
The hotel’s 168 guestrooms, including 26 suites with terraces, strike a balance between warm, homey tones and an airy beach ambiance. Each accommodation features a rainfall shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a spacious walk-in closet.
Meanwhile, the presidential suite provides a residential-style experience with a generous living area, private dining room, and an expansive terrace. Spanning 3,431 square feet, its design draws inspiration from the romantic tale of Davie Lindsay Worcester, a Sarasota pioneer who was enchanted by the beauty of the coastline
The hotel’s interiors, crafted by HBA and Dutch East Design, draw from the Gulf Coast’s natural seascape.
Oceanfront amenities and more
Amenities at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort prior to stepping through its front doors. The property boasts 800 feet of private white sand beach, a sea lagoon wildlife reserve, multiple swimming pools, and cabanas.
In addition, a winding river with cascading waterfalls leads into the grotto, a sanctuary complete with jacuzzi jets and champagne service.
The property also houses the 20,000-square-foot oceanfront St. Regis Spa, which comprises 14 treatment rooms.
Dining at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Each of the seven onsite culinary concepts feature their own distinct style.
Upon entering the lobby, the St. Regis Bar steals the spotlight as the resort’s living room, showcasing a captivating mural by Floridian artist William Savarese.
Other dining options include signature restaurant CW Prime; the Spirit Room, a private cocktail speakeasy; Riva, coastal Italian dining; Aura, a sophisticated open-air pool grill; rooftop lounge Oshen; Monkey Bar, an ode to a beloved local destination; and all-day café Caroline’s.
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