In-Depth Review of Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida - AFAR

"Opened in 2020 as part of an independent lifestyle hotel group, this boutique property sits in the heart of Ybor City and functions as a community-focused hub for both visitors and locals. Design touches celebrate local makers and the neighborhood’s Cuban heritage — from blown-glass chandelier pieces and wrought-iron stair railings to wood-tiled floors that evoke Havana — while a Director of Lifestyle curates partnerships with more than a dozen neighborhood businesses. On-site amenities include a palm-lined lap pool, a cooler stocked with dozens of cigars, a rooster statue that nods to the area’s protected chickens, and 178 guest rooms featuring locally commissioned art, rain showers, herringbone tile bathrooms, and Grown Alchemist toiletries. The property also emphasizes accessibility with ramps throughout public spaces, nine ADA-accessible rooms, an ADA pool lift, and single-use restrooms with shower facilities near the pool deck." - Sarika Bansal