Now Representing: The Tampa EDITION, Tampa’s First Five-Star Luxury Hotel
Tampa’s first five-star hotel, blending gourmet cuisine with a lifestyle of wellness.
Since opening in October 2022, The Tampa EDITION has quickly established itself as the premier luxury destination, earning both a Michelin Key and a Michelin Star for its signature restaurant Lilac, anchoring Tampa’s evolving cultural landscape.
- A striking 26-story architectural jewel featuring 172 guest rooms and 38 private residences
- Located in Water Street Tampa, the first community in North America to achieve WELL certification, this development reflects a groundbreaking commitment to holistic human health and well-being at the neighborhood scale.
- Designed by ISC Design Studio with architectural expertise from Morris Adjmi Architects and interior design by Roman and Williams
Food & Beverage Program: The Tampa EDITION features seven distinct food and beverage venues, including Market at EDITION, Arts Club, Lobby Bar, and Pool Bar. A few of our favorites, though nearly impossible to pick, include:
- Lilac (sample menu) - Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant by acclaimed Chef John Fraser featuring Eastern Mediterranean cuisine
- Chef John Fraser boasts incredible culinary accolades and is well known for the mark he has made on the culinary landscape by redefining the role of vegetables in American cuisine, from imaginative fine dining destinations to sentimental neighborhood restaurants.
- Punch Room (menu) - Recognized as one of Esquire’s best new bars in 2024; Led by Tural Hasanov, the hotel’s Director of Beverage; A cozy and sophisticated cocktail lounge focused on the West Indies, highlighting aged spirits, spices, teas, and tropical fruits.
- Azure (menu) - Rooftop restaurant featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and known for its seaside-inspired Greek cuisine, also led by Chef John Fraser.
Wellness & Amenities:
- The Spa at The Tampa EDITION is a modern oasis of relaxation and personal well-being, home to six treatment rooms and signature therapies
- Rooftop pool home to 81 sun loungers and five cabanas surrounded by a lush outdoor garden in the sky
- 250-guest private event space and state-of-the-art meeting facilities
The Tampa EDITION houses incredible talent across its beverage program, wellness offerings, and beyond. If you’re looking to source experts for upcoming stories, we’d be happy to connect you with the right specialist. And if a trip to Florida is on your radar for 2025, please let me know, as I’d love to discuss an experience further.
Meela Seenarain
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