The Tampa Edition

This hotel is amazing and beautiful at every turn. We stayed here as part of the Amex Platinum Fine Hotel program. It has to be booked through Amex travel and the nightly rate is higher than booking directly through the hotel. It does give multiple perks. We get $200 back on the room rate, $100 to spend at the hotel restaurants or spa, $85 credit toward breakfast, early checkin (we were in our room at noon), and late checkout (we could have stayed until 4pm). The hotel has a $45 resort fee (I think) but you get $40 credit toward use at one of the restaurants. Valet parking is $54/night. At checkout we realized that the credits don't get added together and used toward meals. The $85 for breakfast can only be used at breakfast and unused money does not go toward other charges. Now we know. If you can't check in right away, they will hold your bags. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the lobby area. They also will give you cartons of water.We took advantage of the free admission to the Tampa Bay History Center and the free water taxi ride. The round-trip water taxi ride ended up being a hop on hop off type taxi that goes all around Tampa Bay and up one of the side water areas.The room was larger than a standard room with modern furniture. My husband banged his lower leg on the platform bed, so be careful with that. The mini bar area was extensive with 375 mL bottles of liquor. The prices were outrageous, like seven dollars for a can of diet soda. There's a Publix across the street. You use your key card to get up to the guest floors so that is nice security. The valet was quick to bring our car but just notify them ahead of time like it says on the ticket. All the staff were friendly and helpful. It was not too busy on the Sunday night before Christmas. They have a variety of lighting in the room. I loved the robes provided in the room. The shower had a rain shower head and handheld shower head with no bathtub. They probably have some rooms that do have a bathtub. The pool is located threw part of one of the restaurants so I'm not sure how that works with kids that might be used to wearing their bathing suit from the hotel room to the pool. Apparently the outside pool area is for hotel guests only up until a certain point at night. Also, I read that on Friday and Saturday night it turns into a nightclub type vibe with DJ.

I arrived and there are two check in people and I had to wait at least 15 minutes until my turn came. The hotel gives you a first impression that it is definitely 5 star....until you meet the check in guy who seemed like he was brand new and needed help from another employee to help him out.Thrn I handed him a $100 bill and asked for !30's. this turned into an ordeal because his " bank was not available " and then he went to the bar and after a 10 minute wait- no luck there either.The room was great but I paid for high view and got 3rd floor- no explanation.Room service? Good luck. There is no downloadable menu. Ordered a pizze and it took 40 minutes.Next day no breakfast room service due to no menu.In short, nice place but horribly understaffed and undertrained. Five star price with 3 star service. Never again

I'm absolutely captivated by the aesthetic of this place! From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, the attention to detail is nothing short of perfection.We visited on a Friday afternoon and were in awe of the upkeep required to maintain the lush, little jungle they've created. The Tampa Edition boasts hundreds of different plants that embrace the lobby, instantly evoking a sense of peace. And the hotel's signature scent? It adds an extra layer of elegance--it's so delightful that I'd wear it as a perfume if I could!We made our way up to the rooftop, basking in the warmth of the sunny afternoon as we sipped on refreshing cocktails. I couldn't imagine a more perfect way to spend my Friday in Tampa!

Fabulous rooftop bar with beautiful city and water views! I felt like a celebrity visiting this very high end hotel. It smelled amazing of course as soon as we walked in. We were meeting friends in the lobby and sat for a few minutes to admire all of the plants and architecture. We took the elevator up to the roof and grabbed seats at the bar right away. There were people enjoying lunch, lounging poolside, and swimming. The flowers and plants makes it feel like you are at a conservatory. Absolutely beautiful! I had a glass of wine and enjoyed the ambiance. I will definitely go back here!!

I love the overall feel of The Edition when you walk in. It's definitely smaller than the Miami location but still the same feel. Lots of white with so many pretty plants. We've been meaning to visit the rooftop bar and finally got to it. You can totally just walk outside and enjoy the sunset without purchasing drinks, they weren't strict about buying anything. The drinks are a little pricey, but pretty much you know you're paying for the location. We tried two different cocktails on the menu. I got the Green Juice Gimlet, $20 and my husband got the Garden Margarita, $19. Of the two I preferred the Gimlet but maybe it's just because I'm never a huge fan of mezcal. But both drinks were good, just steep prices and they include tip already.Definitely a spot to take some insta pics! There's a few other bars and restaurants worth checking out too.

I love everything about The Edition starting from the smell of the lobby and the decor. The front desk staff is always friendly and welcoming. Rooms are really well kept, along with the pool and all the common areas. The punch room is an incredible experience with unmatched service and a truly exceptional mixology experience.

Lobby bar was good. Service was outstanding despite how busy they were. The vibe is good but it is small. Everyone having a good time. A bit eclectic. We went upstairs to check out the rooftop, another cool bar. But it was too cold that night. Seats along the pool were roped off. Highly recommend both. Loved all the plants in the lobby.

My husband booked a weekend stay as a surprise for my birthday and all I can say is WOW. I have never had such amazing service at a hotel and I cannot wait to come back. The service, the aesthetic, the food, the drinks, everything was absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend this place enough for any special occasions you might have or if you are just looking to treat yourself or a loved one. It was a wonderful experience and I will absolutely be a returning customer.

The edition is Tampa's premier spot for an exciting night on the town. The cocktails are great here, and the staff is superb. The hotel is stunning; you feel like you're in Tulum entering the lobby. The feel of the hotel gives off a very Miami vibe if you're into that feel.

For the most part and a very wonderful stay. The beginning went smoothly and had a great time enjoying the pool in the evening after a hot day in the sun. The not so smooth part came when I checked out and there weee incorrect charges. After emailing back and forth and calling, it is finally fixed but definitely wasted a lot of time.