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Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium (Grapefruit League): Hotels for Baltimore Orioles Games

Ed Smith Stadium is in Sarasota, and it is the Grapefruit League spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles. Spring training games usually run from late February through late March, after pitchers and catchers report in mid-February. A short drive from downtown Sarasota and the Keys. The 5 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the ballpark.

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Ed Smith Stadium · Sarasota5 bookable stays

The places to stay

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Sarasota, United States

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Bayfront hotel downtown with a beach club.

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Sarasota, United States

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Arts-themed hotel downtown.

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Sarasota, United States

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Boutique hotel in the Rosemary District.

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Longboat Key, United States

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

A five-star stay about 5.8 miles from Ed Smith Stadium.

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Longboat Key, United States

Zota Beach Resort

Beachfront resort on Longboat Key.

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Ed Smith Stadium

Where to stay

  • Downtown Sarasota — city base
  • Lido Key — beach
  • Longboat Key — quieter

Hotels

  1. #1 · Drive · about 10 minutes by car · 2.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

    Bayfront hotel downtown with a beach club.

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  2. #2 · Drive · about 10 minutes by car · 1.9 mi

    ★★★★

    Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Arts-themed hotel downtown.

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  3. #3 · Drive · about 10 minutes by car · 1.8 mi

    ★★★★

    The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Boutique hotel in the Rosemary District.

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  4. #4 · Drive · about 15 minutes by car · 5.8 mi

    ★★★★★

    The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

    A five-star stay about 5.8 miles from Ed Smith Stadium.

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  5. #5 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 8.8 mi

    ★★★★

    Zota Beach Resort

    Beachfront resort on Longboat Key.

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Getting there

A short drive from downtown Sarasota and the Keys.

Drive.

Hotel prices

Rates peak in spring.

Before & after the game

St. Armands Circle.

Tips

Visit tip
The beaches are a short drive away.

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