Ameniti Bay, BW Signature Collection

Ameniti Bay has a caring staff that is ready to help with any needs you have. The design and decor of the hotel hits the Floridian mark. My room was quiet, well lit, and very comfortable. I'll stay here again when traveling to Sarasota. less

Apparently, this is a one-of-kind hotel for Best Western...and I say they keep it that way! The only star/bright spot for me was the 2nd shift fella working the front desk - super polite and professional but unfortunately, he couldn't stop the "rif-raf" taking place in various rooms. Our first room was on the 6th floor (we asked to be put in a quiet spot) but in the room next to us were cackling teen girls that could be easily heard thru the doors that separate the rooms and knowing how teenage girls can be, we knew this giggling could go on for hours. We didn't even unpack - simply turned-on a light and called down to the front desk to be moved. So then we were given a suite on the 5th floor but after laying in bed for 30 minutes, the disturbance in the rooms either above us or around us would not stop. The front desk fella told us that he placed a call to the room above us (which we believe he did) because now the foot stomping/pounding that was taking place was intentional and even louder. So another call was made to the front desk and then to that particular noisy room and then back to us - we were told the occupants in one of the rooms around us was doing their laundry (never did figure out if it was the room above us or next to us). Who does their laundry...in a hotel...at 11:00pm??? Needless to say - this wasn't working for my wife and I so we checked-out and went down the road to a hotel that specializes in Amish hospitality and spent four wonderful (and quiet) nights with them. Sorry Ameniti Bay - you can't disguise what you are hoping to be with a fancy looking lobby and hotel name because you are nothing more than a Comfort Inn with a facelift. less

Myself and my partner recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The foyer was welcoming and the staff at the desk were very informative. The hotel bed was very spacious with a king bed. The bathroom was of a good standard and had a very powerful shower. Only downside is there is no where to dry off towels or costumes once you’ve been to the pool or beach. The breakfast was of a good standard with lots on offer from eggs, to fruit salad to waffles. However the one of the breakfast staff members was quite rude and was quite unfriendly. We do hope the hotel will be able to move back to proper cutlery and plates instead of all the plastic in the future months as well as becoming more aware of recycling. The gym was good with decent equipment and rarely busy. The pool area was big with adequate seating around the pool. The pool was also heated which helped with the windy mornings Lots of restaurant in the surrounding area and local amenities which helped. less

Bring a fan or earplugs to block the noise all hours of the night. Hotel was fine, but you can hear everything from kids running through the halls to your neighbor's conversation and doors slamming. Didn't get any sleep. Very poor insulation. less

I would highly recommend this hotel. The location is conveniently off the freeway but only 10 to 15 minutes away from the center of town. Easy to go back-and-forth to sights. New, clean, comfortable, and includes a full breakfast. less