Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has debuted Le Méridien Tampa, following an adaptive re-use project that has transformed a century-old federal courthouse. 


Designed by New York-based SAS Design Studios, with Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design completing the rooms, Le Méridien Tampa offers 130 contemporary guestrooms, a modern restaurant, and meeting and event spaces.
“Our design approach for Le Méridien-juxtaposing the old with the new in a nod to our mid-century roots-lends itself well for adaptive re-use projects such as this one in Tampa,” says Brian Povinelli, global brand leader for Le Méridien and Westin Hotels. “Le Méridien Tampa combines the building’s original architectural flourishes with contemporary design details inspired by the city, providing a truly distinctive atmosphere designed to unlock the destination for both the creative-minded traveler and locals alike.”
The $26 million renovation preserved the former courthouse’s most notable architectural elements, including the marble and terrazzo lobby as well as its oak doorframes and window casings. Contemporary facilities include a business center that features a historic judge’s bench as the primary workstation. The hotel also offers more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space and the Bizou Brasserie and Longitude Bar.
