Cirque St. Armands Beachside Now Open on Florida’s West Coast
Boutique “Circus-Chic” Hotel in Sarasota Newest Addition to Award-winning Opal Collection
Delray Beach, Fla. (March 25, 2025) – Award-winning Opal Collection is proud to announce the opening of Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a novel, circus-chic boutique hotel in Sarasota, Florida. 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 March 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, and more. Along with the dazzling design, guests have a dreamy 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.
Be among the first to book Cirque St. Armands Beachside with two special offers: Savor Another Sunset: 4th Night Free and Sunshine State Savings. For more information or to make a reservation, visit OpalCollection.com/cirque-st-armands.
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About Opal Collection
Opal Collection is a premier assortment of luxury hotels and resorts, located in the most treasured destinations on the East Coast. Spanning north from Bar Harbor, Maine, to the southernmost tip of Key West, Florida, this collection of properties offers curated, memorable getaways for every traveler. Like the effervescent shimmer of an Opal gemstone, each destination in the collection radiates with its own unique experiences and each property reflects a distinct connection to that destination through locally inspired design, cuisine, and activities. For more information and a full list of Opal Collection properties, go to Opal Collection Hotels & Resorts | Luxury Hotels & Resorts.