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About this vendor

Tracey Prince
Tracey Prince
Catering Sales Manager

7 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Situated in Sarasota, Florida, Art Ovation Hotel is a hotel venue that hosts weddings and pre-nuptial celebrations. Located just a short distance from the Sarasota Opera House, this location takes inspiration from its surroundings, offering artistic flair and creative style. Contemporary couples and their guests are sure to be delighted with this remarkable and centrally located property.

Facilities and Capacity

Art Ovation Hotel has a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for engaged couples to choose from. The Grand Ballroom is an exquisite setting for receptions, boasting 5,676-square-feet of event space and offering an elegant and urban aesthetic. Couples looking for a chic location for their rehearsal dinner or cocktail hour will love the Perspective Rooftop Bar. Boasting incredible scenic views of the city, this modern space offers dining tables and lounge areas, along with a full bar.

Services Offered

This property makes an idyllic setting for receptions, as well as engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners. Providing engaged couples with a seamless experience, all-inclusive packages are available, along with the services of an experienced event planner. Couples are also welcome to bring their own choice of vendors on-site. In addition to setup and cleanup of the event, the staff at this property can also provide a range of celebration amenities such as:

  • Chairs
  • China
  • Tables
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware

Cuisine

Catering and beverages at your celebration can be provided by the talented on-site team. The dedicated chefs at this establishment cater to a range of serving styles, depending on your tastes and preferences. Whether you’re looking for hors d'oeuvres, french-style meals for banquets, or buffets and stations for a more casual event, this team can do it all. Tastings are available in advance, allowing couples to select their favorite options.

Accommodation

Eschewing the notion that hotels are bland, guests and couples are sure to be delighted with the range of eclectic rooms and suites available here. Along with floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable beds, and blackout drapes, these rooms contain fun additions such as ukuleles, sketchbooks, and coloring pads. You can relax and let your creativity flow after the celebrations.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$47

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Reviews of Art Ovation Hotel

Weddingwire
4.9/5 10 reviews
Google
4.5/5 1412 reviews
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue space!

My husband and I had the most amazing welcome party at Art Ovation! It was in the gallery and it was perfect. We loved every minute! Devyn and Felicia are both so accommodating and kind, we loved working with them. Would definitely recommend having your event here!
B
Ben F. Sent on 12/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Welcome Party

We had our wedding weekend welcome party at the Overture restaurant at the Art Ovation Hotel. Everyone who worked on our event was extremely professional. Felicia Lopresto who coordinated our event was very responsive and just super friendly--we loved working with her! The entire banquet team who worked during our event (Alton, Sarah, Becky, Anibel, Recept and Tilbe) were also very friendly and extremely efficient. All our guests were super impressed overall, and it was the perfect start to our wedding weekend. Thanks to you all!
R
Rafael Sent on 11/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Intimate Venue & Amazing Food!

Art Ovation hosted an intimate wedding reception in the Overture Restaurant for 32 guests. Felicia Lopresto was with us from the initial meeting, to recommending vendors, to our menu tasting, to the actual wedding reception! She is always quick to respond, very professional, and extremely efficient. She was nothing but kind and helpful throughout the entire process. We feel we were quoted a fair price and that is exactly what we paid in the end. The reception began with a "mocktail" hour with small bites followed by a plated dinner and dancing. We would highly recommend Art Ovation, Overture Restaurant, and especially, Felicia Lopresto! Fantastic experience!
S
Sue G. Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding reception was perfect.

Felicia at Art Ovation and the staff were professional, friendly and attentive to detail. The chef prepared food that was amazing for the reception. Every detail was perfect and if we didn't think of something, Felicia did. All our guest commented on how great the Art Ovation and their staff were. I highly recommend the Art Ovation.
M
Miguel Sent on 08/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Hernandez-Espinoza

Felicia is the best from beginning to end she was very informative and super helpful and made everything run smoothly without any issues, even when we had last minute changes she was able to accommodate and make everything happen
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 04/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Sarasota

We were so pleased with Art Ovation in regard to being a beautiful hotel with a very helpful staff. Our daughter was married in Sarasota and we chose Art Ovation for our wedding block and Welcome Party. Our guests were very impressed and happy with the entire experience.
Rye
Rye J. Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Experience!!

I can not say enough great things about the Art Ovation! We decided to select this venue for our Wedding Day and we were extremely thrilled with the results. Felicia was absolutely fantastic to work with! Extremely accommodating and went above any beyond in every way possible! She and her team took the best care of us on our special day. The entire experience was an absolute dream! From the ambiance to the incredible food, everything was above our expectations! Thank you again for helping make such an amazing day possible!! Highly recommended!!!
J
Jamileth Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Art Ovation was the perfect Venue

I live in Texas and made everything from there, I was a little worry because we didn’t know the place but it was PERFECT everything we wanted and more. Felicia did an incredible job helping us with everything.
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 06/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue with great service

We chose this hotel for the look and feel. We held the rehearsal dinner on the roof top pool area and it was amazing. The venue is gorgeous, clean and fresh looking. There are tons of additional amenities. The staff was absolutely amazing. Felicia made everything work perfectly and was extremely attentive and responsive. The hotel staff from the valets and desk clerks were all so nice and really cared about us. They were friendly and attentive.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 12/04/2022
4.4 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue and experience

Overall the experience was very positive. Felicia was wonderful. Our only complaint was that I had several last minute cancels and they were unable to be removed from the bill. We also did not get any compensatory food or or exchange for the many meals we paid for that were not eaten.
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Art Ovation Hotel frequently asked questions

Art Ovation Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Art Ovation Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Art Ovation Hotel includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Art Ovation Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
Art Ovation Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Art Ovation Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Art Ovation Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Art Ovation Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Art Ovation Hotel is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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