Edition confirms Tampa hotel for 2021
Ian Schrager will bring his Edition concept to Florida in 2021, providing Tampa with its first five-star hotel.
Designed by Morris Adjmi – who previously oversaw Williamsburg’s The Wythe – in partnership with local architectural firm Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, and with interiors by Manhattan-based firm Roman and Williams, the 173-key Edition Tampa will be part of a 26 storey tower comprising a rooftop pool and bar, high-end restaurants, and a spa and fitness centre. Ian Schrager Company is also curating a series of restaurants and retail spaces on the ground floor. With development input from Strategic Property Partners and Marriott International, The Edition Tampa will be situated at the heart of the Water Street Tampa neighbourhood, which will also feature a newbuild JW Marriott hotel opening in 2020.
“We are thrilled that our Edition brand, in addition to our JW Marriott brand, will become part of SPP’s exciting vision for downtown Tampa,” says Kevin Montano, Senior Vice President for Global Development of Edition and W Hotels, Marriott International. “The Edition brand is known for timeless design, uncompromising quality and impeccable modern service, and the property is sure to become a significant cultural and hospitality hub in Water Street Tampa.”
The forthcoming JW Marriott hotel will land alongside a renovation of the existing 727-key Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, accounting for a total of 1,246 guestrooms and over 150,000ft² of event space. When all three hotels are open, they will together play a key role in the SPP’s Water Steet Tampa, set to be one of the largest real estate developments within a USA central business district, comprising cultural, commercial educational and hospitality elements.
“We knew Edition was the right brand that would create a truly unique hospitality experience in Tampa,” explains SPP CEO James Nozar. “Which further elevates the neighbourhood and community for visitors and city residents.”
