Stonehill Taylor has completed the design of a new dual-branded hotel in Tampa, Florida. Situated in the downtown area across the street from its historic City Hall, the development comprises a 230-room Hyatt Place and a 115-room Hyatt House, the latter of which caters for extended stay guests. The property also features 3,200ft² of ground-floor retail outlets and 4,000ft² of meeting space. All of its public areas are shared by residents of the two brands, and guestrooms are integrated throughout the 17-storey building.

In designing the guestrooms and public spaces, Stonehill Taylor used a colour scheme of jewel tones and citrus shades, creating bright, sun-kissed spaces and high-contrast patterns that channel Tampa’s ambiance. Its design pillars explore concepts of indulgence, exoticism and majesty too – factors that are believed to capture the city’s longstanding allure to travellers looking for a tropical yet culturally diverse escape.

As soon as guests enter the lobby, they are greeted by an oversized gold textured piece depicting an abstract scene with birds and leaves. Panels line the wall behind the reception desk and feature leaf-infused patterned artwork, while the reception desk is decorated in tropical leaf tiles. Adjacent to the reception area is a bar and lounge complete with a mix of citrus colours and blue tones. The ground floor also includes a business centre with a gallery, pre-function space and several meeting rooms, while an outdoor pool with tangerine and lime-coloured furnishings, as well as a fitness centre, can be found several floors above.