TAMPA, Fla. – The award-winning Epicurean Hotel has opened the doors to its $21 million expansion in the stylish Hyde Park district of South Tampa, Florida.
Located directly across from Epicurean’s 137-room main hotel, the expansion adds 51 new guest rooms and suites, a private lobby, meeting space, and rooftop terrace. The new four-story structure features a classic, crisp white exterior, historic façade, and green landscaping, and adds two floors of parking with an additional 91 spaces. The project also incorporates two fully restored apartment buildings which are scheduled to open later this spring.
“This addition really elevates the streetscape of South Howard, which has become a focal point of Tampa’s booming culinary scene thanks to Bern’s Steak House, Haven, Epicurean Hotel, and others,” says Joe Collier, president and founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development, the property’s owner. “The added accommodations will allow us to better meet market demand for our rooms, which has consistently outpaced our supply, particularly for high-demand suites.”
New meeting space includes the Chateau Room, a 794-square-foot room that can accommodate up to 50 guests and features an eight-foot video wall. The 590-square-foot Cask Room features a built-in plasma TV and is ideal for up to 30 guests. Both rooms are highlighted by oversized windows and open onto the 1,138-square-foot rooftop Vineyard Terrace, an option for private receptions and celebrations for up to 130 people.
The 51 new accommodations consist of 31 standard king rooms, eight deluxe king rooms, three two-room suites, and one junior suite. There are also eight historical apartments converted into spacious suites with separate dining and living areas, a kitchenette, a king bed, and a sleeper sofa that are opening in spring 2024. The apartment-style suites feature private balconies shaded by black-and-white-striped awnings. Guest rooms and suites are highlighted by signature butcher block countertops and earth-toned furnishings and finishes, with culinary-themed touches in the artwork and other decor. Each room also featured improved technology.
