Le Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse

4-star boutique hotel inside a repurposed historic courthouse in downtown Tampa

Historic Setting & Location

Le Meridien Tampa is housed in a century-old federal courthouse, with original marble floors and oak doors preserved throughout the building. The hotel sits in downtown Tampa, 2800 ft from the University of Tampa and within walking distance of the Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Theatre, and Ybor City. Through the Unlock Art program, guests receive complimentary admission to the Tampa Museum of Art, adding cultural value to their stay.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each of the guest rooms at Le Méridien Tampa incorporates historic features such as high ceilings and courtroom-inspired design elements, while offering a flat-screen cable TV, small refrigerator, iPod docking station, and CD player. The private bathrooms include high-quality toiletries. The hotel provides pet-friendly rooms with special amenities for furry guests.

Dining & On-Site Options

Bizou Brasserie, the on-site restaurant at Le Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse, serves New American cuisine with a French flair in a setting that repurposes the historic courtroom-including the witness stand used as the hostess stand. A bar is located on site, and the restaurant also offers a curated breakfast platter for guests. The property features a minimarket on site for snacks and essentials.

Wellness & Recreation

An outdoor swimming pool is open year-round, and a 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment is available for all guests. Le Meridien Tampa offers bicycle rentals, allowing visitors to explore nearby attractions along the Riverwalk. Historical tours of the building's architecture are available, highlighting the original courtroom and judge's chambers.

Business & Events

Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse provides meeting and banquet facilities, a business center, and express check-in/check-out for business travelers. The hotel has hosted events such as law school barristers balls and wedding ceremonies in the historic judge's chambers. A shuttle service to downtown Tampa attractions is available, along with valet parking and dry cleaning services.

• Accommodations: 4-star pet-friendly rooms in a repurposed federal courthouse
• Dining: Bizou Brasserie with New American cuisine inside the original courtroom
• Wellness: Outdoor pool & 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment
• Location: Downtown Tampa, walking distance to Tampa Museum of Art & Riverwalk
• Cultural Perk: Complimentary Unlock Art passes to the Tampa Museum of Art