We stayed 4 nights at the Ranola and were delighted with our choice. The apartment was comfortable and clean and having a full kitchen made for relaxing breakfasts. The Ranola's location is superb if you like to have a wide selection of excellent restaurants within a few minutes walk, very important if you like some wine with your meal. It... more

We spent 3 nights @ the Ranola in downtown Sarasota and throughly recommend this hotel. On arrival we were greeted by the owners who could not have been more helpful, they gave us and good overview of the city and the attractions and recommended good places to eat. We stayed in a king room and could not have been more... more

If you like unique, family-run, centrally located and small hotels, you'll love the Ranola. Our "room" was a nicely appointed one-bedroom apartment with a separate living room and kitchen. We had flat-screen TVs in the bedroom and living rooms and a sleep sofa in the living room. The staff loves their hotel...one of the employees came out to welcome us... more

I found Hotel Ranola through Trip Advisor and booked two rooms for a long weekend in Sarasota to attend a wedding. I could not have been more pleased with the accommodations. The rooms were spacious, furnished with style and taste, and were clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could need including wine glasses and cocktail shaker. The big... more

We love Hotel Ranola and look forward to our return. The warm welcome immediately makes you feel at home. The rooms offer more than what is expected. The location and parking are perfect. My husband is not a boutique hotel patron and can't say enough good things about Hotel Ranola. We spent a lot of time visiting friends at a... more

My husband and I stayed at the Ranola over MLK weekend in January 2009. I booked this place because I tend to enjoy boutique/nontraditional hotels over the standard places. I was not disappointed. The owners of the hotel were very nice and provided us with info on the area. We had never been to Sarasota before. The room itself was... more

We recently stayed at the Hotel Ranola. The owners are very nice and the location is great for walking downtown and getting around (easy access to all main roads). We loved our room. There was a little kitchen and a little living room area and a vanity in the big closet. It was decorated nicely as well. The only downside... more

I used to live in Sarasota and now travel there about once a month for business. This is by far the best hotel in the area. The rooms are modern, very clean and beautiful. The linens are so soft and there are Rusk beauty products in the bathroom. Each room has a sitting area and full kitchen. The kitchen is... more

We stayed at the Ranola because of reviews we had seen on this website and it was a great experience. The small size of the Ranola gives you personal contact with the owners that makes the stay there even better. I would definately stay there again! more