Cirque St. Armands Beachside, part of Opal Collection, officially debuts in Sarasota, Florida. This novel, circus-chic boutique hotel sits just steps from Lido Beach, paying homage to Sarasota’s circus heritage in a reimagined and fresh way.

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The hotel’s 135 luxury guestrooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, an Art Deco-meets Big-Top aesthetic, ornate ostrich feather chandeliers, antique photos and posters, and more. Guests of the hotel are also granted access to a 300-foot private stretch of Lido beach at nearby sibling Opal property Lido Beach Resort.

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Signature restaurant Ringside serves creative and awe-inspiring options, while Midway, the lobby bar lounge, promises tasty tipples. Ringmaster bar can be found at the pool, which sits on a partially elevated deck with private cabanas (opening later this spring). The hotel also includes a fitness center.
Celebrating its opening, Cirque St. Armands Beachside has two offers in store: Savor Another Sunset: 4th Night Free and Sunshine State Savings.
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