Opal Collection has opened Cirque St. Amands Beachside, a circus-chic boutique hotel in Sarasota, FL Situated just steps from Lido Beach, Cirque St. Armands Beachside pays homage to Sarasota’s iconic circus heritage, yet reimagines it in fresh modern ways. The opening gives Opal Collection a total of 28 hotels and resorts, 22 of which are in Florida.,
“Cirque St. Armands Beachside is where Sarasota’s rich circus legacy meets modern luxury,” said Melissa Kaplan, Cirque St. Armands Beachside’s general manager. “This reimagined boutique hotel brings the magic of the Big Top to life with sophisticated flair. Every detail celebrates the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ while offering guests the elevated hospitality, upscale accommodations, and breathtaking views that define the Opal experience. We’re excited to welcome guests to this one-of-a-kind beachside escape.”
The hotel’s 135 luxury accommodations boast floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and an art-deco-meets-Big-Top aesthetic, complete with billowing draperies, geometric and stripe patterns, ornate ostrich feather chandeliers, golden wall sconces, pin-striped columns, antique photos and posters.
Along with the dazzling design, guests have a beach backdrop just outside the hotel. Lido Beach is a public beach neighboring the property, and Cirque guests are also granted exclusive access to a 300-foot private stretch of Lido Beach at the nearby sibling Opal property, Lido Beach Resort.
Peek further behind the curtain to secure a front-row seat to a grand show of flavor when dining at Cirque St. Armands Beachside. Its signature restaurant, Ringside, promises creative and awe-inspiring options, and will also service Midway, the lobby bar lounge, and Ringmaster, the pool bar. Guests can expect inventive dishes in the main restaurant, with light bites and daring cocktails in the bars. Other notable features include a stunning pool with a partially elevated deck and private cabanas (opening later this spring) and fitness center.
OpalCollection.com/cirque-st-armands.
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