Evolution Hospitality, Selected to Manage the Le Méridien Tampa
San Clemente, CA - Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle operating division of Aimbridge Hospitality, welcomes Le Méridien Tampa, Florida, to its distinctive portfolio of boutique, soft brand and independent lifestyle hotels. The 130-room historic property blends classical features with state-of-the-art technology and a modern, comfortable design. It is set in one of the city’s most iconic buildings, the century-old former federal courthouse listed on the National Registry of Historic Places with stunning architecture, marble hallways and original oak doors.
“We are delighted to assume management of the Le Méridien Tampa,” said John Caparella, President of Evolution Hospitality. “The Evolution Hospitality team values creativity and an individualized focus that will bring long lasting impact to Le Méridien Tampa and its ownership.”
The hotel features over 4,800 square feet of elevated meeting and conference space in areas that once served as courtrooms, including the Courtroom Ballroom, a 2,200 square foot beautifully transformed elegant space with vaulted ceilings floor-to-ceiling windows. It is the ideal venue for weddings and social events.
Bizou Brasserie, an upscale bistro and bar, features American Nouveau cuisine with a French flair and seasonal, locally sourced offerings. Other recreational amenities include two bars, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool with patio space for outside events, and pet-friendly accommodation.
Le Méridien Tampa is centrally located, less than a ten-minute drive from the airport and just over half a mile from the University of Tampa. In a partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art, guests receive complimentary admission to the museum, adding more historical value to their stay. For more information, click here.
About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company offering best-in-class hotel management services across a broad spectrum of franchised branded full service, select service, luxury hotels, destination resorts, convention centers and lifestyle hotels. Aimbridge's premium portfolio represents approximately 1,500 properties in 49 states and 20 countries, inclusive of pipeline. With the most robust brand diversity in the industry, Aimbridge and its affiliates represent 84 lodging brands, in addition to more than 82 independent boutique/lifestyle hotels in the portfolio. As the world's largest third-party operator, Aimbridge is dedicated to its mission to leverage its scale to add value for owners and opportunities for associates better than any hospitality operator. Aligned with a concentrated focus, agility and expertise for each vertical, Aimbridge drives market success for hotels and optimizes investment returns for owners. Aimbridge Hospitality's global headquarters is based in Plano, Texas, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Evolution Hospitality, Aimbridge's Lifestyle Division, is based in San Clemente, Calif. Aimbridge's International Division, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has supporting offices across Europe in Amsterdam, Birmingham, Glasgow and Moscow. The company's division in Mexico, Group Hotelero Prisma, has offices in Monterrey and Mexico City. For more information on Aimbridge Hospitality, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com.
About Evolution Hospitality
Evolution Hospitality’s expertise and emphasis is on lifestyle operations encompassing distinct independent boutique and soft brand hotels, restaurants and experiences. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aimbridge Hospitality, the global leader in hotel management, Evolution leverages its entrepreneurial mindset, highly recognized digital marketing, and a performance driven culture with Aimbridge's world-class management platform to contribute to best-in-class management practices and value enhancement to owners. Evolution’s premium portfolio includes close to 100 properties with more than 15,000 guestrooms. For more information, visit www.evolutionhospitality.com.
