Two Tampa hotels, in Water Street and Hyde Park, receive MICHELIN Keys

The MICHELIN Guide revealed the brand new list of One, Two, and Three Key hotels in the United States. In this first ever announcement of MICHELIN Keys in the United States, hotels in Atlanta, California, Chicago, Colorado, Florida, New York, and Washington DC were eligible for the distinction. 

In Tampa, the two recipients were the Tampa EDITION in Water Street (also home to the MICHELIN-starred Lilac), and Palihouse in Hyde Park Village.

“The culmination of countless hours of evaluation by our team of experts, the Key hotels below represent the highlights of our broader selection. Like the MICHELIN Stars for restaurants, the MICHELIN Keys are our most outstanding hotels,” write the MICHELIN editors.

The gem of Water Street Tampa

The Tampa EDITION (500 Channelside Dr) is one of the most striking hotels in Tampa. Its exquisite cafe, praised restaurant Lilac, beautiful rooftop pool, and community activations have made it a must-visit destination for locals, tourists, and visiting stars alike.

New York architects Morris Adjmi and designers Roman & Williams bring the brand’s signature luxe loft style to a 26-story tower in the city’s flourishing Water Street district, combining a powerful visual impact with plentiful creature comforts. Those comforts include some seven dining and drinking venues, some of them tailor-made for live performance, others featuring concepts and menus created by chef John Fraser, best known for the Michelin-starred Dovetail on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

Hyde Park’s new award-winning boutique hotel

Palihouse is a new arrival to Tampa’s beautiful Hyde Park Village, it’s also that area’s first boutique hotel. So far, it’s blended perfectly with the open-air mixed-use area brimming with shops, restaurants, and a literary speakeasy.

In its public spaces it mixes vintage patterns and antique furnishings, creating an atmosphere that’s inviting and accessible. Meanwhile the rooms are colorful, handsome, equally warm, and somewhat residential in their concept — some of them feature kitchenettes and sofa beds, while all of them come with Nespresso machines, SMEG mini-fridges, and Diptyque bath products. 

The Lobby Bar is the extent of the hotel’s in-house food and beverage offerings, featuring breakfast, coffee, cocktails, and an all-day menu. The rest of Hyde Park Village, however, is home to more than a few worthy options, including On Swann, a contemporary American restaurant that’s widely regarded as one of the finest in town.