Floridan Palace Hotel, hotel in Tampa, Florida
The Floridan Palace Hotel is a historic hotel in downtown Tampa, rising 18 stories above the street. The building features a facade of limestone, granite, and brick, with decorative terra cotta details in the Beaux-Arts and Renaissance Revival style.
The hotel opened in 1927 during Florida's real estate boom and was once the tallest building in Tampa. It closed in the late 1980s, stood empty for years, and was fully restored by 2012 after being acquired in 2005.
The hotel served as a major gathering place for business travelers and visitors to Tampa for many decades. Its lobby with marble stairs and decorated ceilings reflects the craftsmanship that went into buildings of this era.
The hotel sits in downtown Tampa, close to museums, theaters, and the convention center, making the surrounding area easy to explore on foot. Parking is available behind the building, and Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property.
Elvis Presley stayed at this hotel during a visit to Tampa in 1955, early in his career. For many years, a large rooftop sign with red letters was a familiar sight for locals across the city.
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