Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the moment we arrived at Le Méridien Tampa, the experience felt truly high-end and thoughtfully curated. The check-in process was exceptional — Heidi/Hilda and her associate working Friday, January 9th delivered the kind of warm, welcoming service that immediately sets the tone for a luxury stay. Attentive, professional, and genuinely kind — it stood out in the best way. What impressed us even more was the follow-up call once we arrived in our room to ensure everything met our standards. That level of care and attention to detail is rare and incredibly appreciated. The location is fantastic, and the complimentary museum passes were a wonderful added touch that elevated the stay even further. We also thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant/café/bar inside the hotel — the staff there were friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel relaxed yet refined. This hotel truly understands hospitality — seamless service, thoughtful perks, and an overall elevated experience. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tampa looking for comfort, style, and top-tier service. I would also like to know that they are dog friendly and found it really kind how all the staff made my two little ones happy and comfortable.

We stayed for an overnight to see Stevie Nicks in concert, which was in walking distance from the hotel. Right off the start, with the valet service taking care of us in the heavy rain, to Gabriel at the check in desk who provided us with excellent service and information, to the restaurant staff including our server and host as well as their beverage and food manager stopping by each table to check on everything, each staff member was friendly and informative about the history of the hotel. The room was very nice..251 I believe. Direct view of the church across the street with its beautiful stained glass. It was immediately off of the bar and restaurant, yet the doors and walls are so solid we couldn’t hear any noise from there. We will stay again! Especially to look for Francisco! Recommend wall hooks by curtains so you don’t have to slide them back with the poles and just pull back to side. Also hooks for towels in bathroom. And maybe a little more art in the room…pictures of Tampa or the courthouse how it used to look. Even the blueprints that are styled into walls in lobby. But five stars for sure!

I never leave reviews, as a matter of fact I have only left one other review, but I feel like I had to share my experience at this hotel to hopefully help others. We booked this hotel for 5 nights for a quick holiday vacation with my wife and almost 2 year old. During our 5 night stay, the room was never serviced. We did receive a few new towels one time as we used the original ones a few times. Room service would come around 1PM. We told the staff that our 1 year old naps during that time and we are going to be in the room. We would leave the room from 8am-1pm every day, then again from 4pm-8pm. When we left every morning, we would let the front desk know we'd be gone and to please service the room, but it never happened. Tried to get the $15 daily allowance in soft drinks but not only had to wait a long time for someone to help, but they would give us attitude and not know prices of anything. To make things worse, the elevator went out the last day, and not only did the staff not help me get the stroller to the third floor by myself, but they all saw me struggle and didn't mention that there was a pool elevator that also took you to the third floor. I booked this 4 star hotel based on some of the reviews I read but left very disappointed. This was one of the more expensive hotels in the area and we expected better. There are plenty of hotels in Tampa, if you're visiting I would consider other hotels.

I highly recommend Le Meridien Tampa. Hats off to Heather, the Catering Sales Manager. I booked the hotel ballroom through Heather for my 55th birthday celebration and the process was smooth from when I started planning in July 2025 up until my event, which was January 2026. Heather was very kind, communicative, patient, helpful and thorough during the entire planning process (ex. menu selection, directions to loading dock, hotel policies, accommodations, etc.). Heather was always available for additional questions and answered me promptly.  If Heather wasn't available, she left contact names of who to reach in her absence. The ballroom is beautiful and was large enough to accommodate my dessert station, DJ booth, ice sculpture, water station, cheese and fruit station and Pasta Station, as well as a dance floor and table seating to accommodate 55 guests.  I'd like to add the guest suite for the honoree (me), was a PLUS! It's also large and located on the same floor as the ballroom. I felt like a VIP. Heather made accommodations for me to decorate the day before my event, since she didn't have any bookings. She had all the tables and chairs available as planned. Allowing me to set up the day before my event was a BIG help and took a load off my shoulders. I greatly appreciated it! The entire staff  (guest reservationist, bell man, general manager Andrew, and hotel catering service) was exceedingly exceptional.  My guests had a fantastic time and bragged about how good the food was; especially the pasta. Thank you Le Meridien Tampa (Heather), for helping make my 55th birthday a success. I had a GREAT experience!

Very cool building and history but room rate high for what you get! Blah room but very very clean! Small and cold feel to it considering the building was so interesting. No coffee maker in the room. Only 2 towels. Staff at desk and valet were friendly when we arrived. Quick Uber ride to 7th Ave and Ybor City activities.

This hotel was breathtaking! The converted courthouse idea was perfect. The rooms were a great size, the service staff were SO friendly, especially Valeria!! She was able to efficiently check us in, she informed us of the Marriott membership perks, and it made our visit even more special! My only wish was the dinner in the dining room to have more variety on their dinner menu and possibly bigger portions for what you get to eat. But overall, it was great!

Meridien is a boutique hotel, so won’t be as large as your standard Marriott you see. However, the historic feel, look, and setup more than make up for it. I recently had my wedding here and it was great! The suites for getting ready were amazing. The staff were very responsive and helpful with any issues. Heather, the catering sales manager and Sam the banquet manager were beyond amazing. They were so helpful and accommodating. Thank you guys for making our big day great!

I had my wedding at the Le Meridien and it was absolutely amazing. Heather was so amazing and her communication was so great. Everything was absolutely perfect and went so smooth. Ivan also was so sweet and helpful at our reception. I 100% recommend having your wedding here!

Loved staying here on Valentine's Day. Couldn't have asked for anything more. This is a true definition of great customer service and hospitality all around. Everyone was so helpful and friendly and I truly felt it every moment we encountered someone. Our room was perfect with a King Bed Corner room so it had extra space. Bed was comfortable, pillows not so much but I always bring a pillow with me. Bathroom was nice and clean and loved the shampoos and body wash and soaps all there. There is a small fridge in the room, & you can get ice which was on the first floor. Our floors ice machine did not work, no big deal. Loved the aesthetics of this hotel inside and out showcasing the history of it, & true examples of what was there when it was the courthouse. Next door is also the Sacred Heart Church which was also built in 1905. Loved that we could go to the Tampa Art Museum for free with our stay as well as use the bikes(I wish we had more time for the bikes, but we did walk to the museum. Our included breakfast was perfect and cute and perfectly packed for us because we wanted to sit in the lobby area of the restaurant. Checked out the pool afterwards, and put our feet in the water. It was a true definition of comfort and relaxation. If you are looking to stay in Downtown Tampa for a comfortable night or a few with a beautiful room and beautiful service, this is your place. If you need a place to stay before your cruise the next morning, stay here. You will be happy that you did! You can have breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Sal Rosa which is also conveniently located here. They take great care of their guests and I truly notice it and appreciate it very much. I would definitely recommend staying here.

This was a fun hotel to try in the Tampa Bay area. I got a great deal through Priceline. It's a Marriott property and they were able to connect my husband's Marriott loyalty membership to our reservation to receive credits for the night. Most hotels have not allowed us to connect our loyalty membership to a Priceline reservation. The hotel used to be the Tampa courthouse and they have tried to keep as much of the old architecture as possible. The main hallways and stairs are all beautiful stone. There is large wood accents on the columns and ceilings in the main areas. They've kept a witness stand, judge's bench, and a juror's bench. The elevator was small and there was only one near the front. There were probably more in other areas that we didn't go to. There were multiple extras at this hotel compared to other Marriott properties. We each received a welcome drink of sparkling wine. They give you free admission to the Tampa Museum of Art. They offer free breakfast at their restaurant, but it's limited options. I read old reviews that said people received $25 credit toward breakfast, but that is no longer the case. My husband was able to get us a complimentary specialty coffee from the hotel cafe with his Marriott loyalty membership. They also seem to have bicycles you can use while stating here. I never learned how to ride a bike so I did not look into this. If you're interested, maybe ask at the front desk when you're checking in. There is valet parking here and they were friendly and fast. They had the standard coffee setup in the lobby in the morning. We received an upgraded room at checkin. The room seemed to be a standard size so the upgrade might have been the fact that the room was off of the main stone hallway and the ceilings were really high. The room had a mini fridge, small coffee maker, and a stand alone machine that was under the desk. I'm honestly not sure what it was but it looked like a larger version of an air purifier that we have in our house. There was a temperature control for the room that was not connected to that machine. Overall, we probably wouldn't stay here again, but it was fun to stay here once. It's close to the Carnival cruise port and, for the price, it's a good option to stay nearby the night before a cruise.

The hotel is super cute with very high ceilings and has an in hotel restaurant. I didn't get to try the restaurant but will be going back. Their valet is 25 dollars. There's street parking but if you don't keep the meter fed then expect a parking ticket. The meter maids are very much on their jobs downtown. The beds are comfy and the front desk staff is very friendly. I didn't get to stay for long. I will say the layout of the hotel isn't the best. Of course that's not changing as the layout is established but there is a level of the hotel that's not directly accessible by the primary elevator. You have to walk up some stairs or walk around the building to a random elevator. It's not the best for those with accessibility needs.

This is a quaint hotel that used to be a courthouse. The facade is stunning. The staff were great especially Marcus at the front. The interiors and the rooms are a little dated and could use a refresh. The restaurant and gym are pretty good. It is a good location and around 4 blocks from the riverwalk and close to a lot of dining options.

2 night stay over Veterans Day weekend. Only complaint is the noise level. You can hear people talking and loud vehicles on ground level from the 3rd floor. Hotel staff were great. Accommodating and friendly. Received a call 2 hours after checking in to see if I needed anything. Really enjoyed the toiletries, makeup wipe is always an added bonus.

It's a beautiful old building and a great concept. Beds are amazingly comfortable, it's quiet in the inside/courtyard-facing rooms, and the staff--especially in the bar/restaurant--are phenomenal. Sparkling wine on check-in and fruit-infused water in the lobby are nice touches. The hallways, while featuring gorgeous, original woodwork and transom windows, are very wide and the rooms are very small (NYC small), with nowhere to put a luggage rack outside of tripping areas and only a highboy desk chair for seating. I would have pulled the hallways in a foot on each side (moving those original details) and made the rooms a little more comfy if I was in charge. This is the only Marriott I've ever stayed in that doesn't have bathrobes in the rooms. The showers are huge, but you have to step inside to turn the water on which means a cold blast for you (and then it's scalding hot if you turn it much past a quarter-turn toward warm--please, please supervise your kids). There are humidifiers in each room but they're not tubed to a drain, so someone has to go into your room a few times a day to empty them. If you put the privacy sign up, you wake up to loud beeping in the middle of the night when the machine is full. It's not that hard to hard-tube these things to direct-drain and it's something that definitely should be done. Last thing--this hotel isn't really near anything useful for tourists. It's a mile walk to restaurants or shops. There's a very small corner of the lobby with for-sale snacks, drinks, and Advil but you're Ubering for more than that, at least in women's shoes. It's clean, friendly, and pretty well done for an historic repurpose building, but the nits add up and you can't do much about the location, and I'd pick another hotel next time I'm in Tampa.

I was in town for work and stayed here four a few days. Although I know many people don't care for downtown, it was extremely convenient for me, as it is still close the the 275 so I didn't need to spend more than 15 minutes in my car to get to anywhere I needed to go. Heads up to everyone that there is only valet parking on site at this property. I arrived around 12PM to check in day and was pleasantly surprised that my room was actually ready! The front desk and valet staff were super friendly and helpful throughout my stay which only elevated my experience! The rooms are updated and absolutely stunning! I would love to come back for leisure and be able to try out the restaurant on site! This is a stunning property and is the perfect place for business travel or downtown fun!

My visit there was pretty cool, the restaurant there was pretty good. I just got appetizers. Great location downtown minus the parking is pretty shitty being to use an open parking lot but so be it. My room was nice and comfortable. I slept like a champ after the cigar bar and strip club lol

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. The hospitality was top tier. I'm a sucker for complimentary! They offer complementary champagne to every guest. We arrived late - after 10p. So they gave us drink vouchers to hit the bar up before they closed. Bc it was so late, the kitchen was 12 minutes from closing. They also allowed us to make a last-minute order for dinner. I was very grateful for that bc we caused them to stay late. The room was perfectly sized for just sleeping. If I was lounging in the room more, then I would've up-sized to a bigger room. But it was perfect. There was a slight sewer smell (that wasn't strong) in the bathroom [only]. There's not much they could do about it, so I'm only knocking off one star. So we only had one legitimate issue. There was a brown stain on my pillow. It was cleaned but looks like the washer didn't do a good job. The hotel manager provided a room makeover/cleaning session immediately and gave us more drinks and breakfast vouchers for our remaining stay. Most importantly, he apologized. The next time I visit Tampa, I'll be staying here again! No question.

You could be sleeping in a room where a murder trial occurred. I have no real complaints- the service was good the rooms are clean but it is a very cold hotel when it comes to asthenic. It lacks warmth. High ceilings in small rooms feels very odd. And walking down the hallways I got a funny feeling I had seen this hallway before.

Fantastic staff, gracious setting and excellent service! Make sure you have breakfast- it was absolutely delicious. Great place to stay before or after your cruise.

One of top 3 hotels to stay in tampa. For birthdays and other celebrations I recommend this hotel or Edition hotel for downtown, or Hotel haya for ybor. Medidian used to be THE hotel an place to stay in tampa, Edition has recently taken over that title and I think it's lowered Le Meridians prices a bit. There is something so charming however about staying at Meridian as there is some history to it. The former courthouse build in 1905 has beautiful marble floors and tall doors. You can feel the sense of walking the halls where lawyers once walked with purpose, or staying in rooms that once housed the decision making thoughts of an old judge in his private office. The hotel itself it just what you would expect of a 4 star hotel. A nice room, decent bathroom but could be better. Excellent and quick room service from the Bisou Brasserie restaurant, and a nice daily credit towards food. Overall great stay with amazing character and location.

Although beautiful to look at inside and out, the minute I arrived to my floor, I was overwhelmed by a damp, rancid smell. Within the room itself, there was a lingering moldy smell. Within a few hours in the room, I began to get sick. The front desk staff provided a humidifier--not sure how that helps with poor air quality because of mold. It was a miserable night, and I would not recommend this hotel at all.

Great concept for a hotel. A former courthouse that has renovated into a hotel. The staff especially Lalithia was so friendly. She told me about the features of hotel and Marriott privileges. I recommend this hotel to anyone that needs to be near downtown Tampa. And the room was large and comfortable.

Warning: EXTERNAL SENDER, use caution when opening links or attachments. Let me first say that I did give this business a 3 star review intially although now it has been changed to 1 star. Although there was nothing abusive or rude in any part of my review, it was flagged and removed rather than the general manager being allowed to see and respond to it as he has other reviews. I also filled out a review directly though marriots.com so hopefully that was received by management. I will be formally complaining to the general manager directly now by email to follow up with this review regarding unprofessionalism and dishonestly after I checked out of my stay for the Paul vs Perry fight.

We travel nearly every week and is one of the best stays I've ever had at a Marriott hotel in the USA. The location of the Le Meridien is nestled right in the heart of downtown by some major landmarks, which is perfect if you're looking to stay in the city. I stayed here this past weekend, as my wife and I got married at the courthouse and it was fitting considering the history of this hotel. The architecture on the outside is stunning and how they've converted the inside of the building is even better. Due to my status I did get a complimentary upgrade and my room was spacious, clean, and perfect for my stay. The plus... the shower water pressure was perfect. The staff however is what made this visit. Ryan at the front desk helped more than multiple times with any questions we had. Michelle with F&B was an absolute pleasure to speak to and provided incredible customer service and the highlight of our trip was Steve, who helped us bring all of our luggage inside. He's one of the most personable and helpful people I've ever run into at a hotel. This is the place to be - we will be back!

Location is perfect! We stayed for a concert and it was in just the right spot to get to and from the amphitheater. We had dinner at the bar one night and the food was amazing! Love that this building used to be the courthouse. Makes for some interesting architectural structures in the hotel.

If you look at the Marriott website, you'd think you're staying at a true 5-star hotel. YOU ARE NOT. Marriott has, on occasion, taken an historic building and turned it into an iconic, luxurious place to stay (Boston's former Charles Street Jail is now the Liberty Hotel for example). Le Méridien Tampa is way off the mark. The lobby is dark (gray) and more of a basement-type environment. Not very welcoming at all. The rooms aren't bad, but the rest of the hotel is just too "institutional" and cold. The elevator is small and during COVID probably allowed one or two people at a time. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't put more than four people with minimal luggage. Their room service is just plain lousy. I had a panini (because that's all they offered on that day at about 3:00)... and I was under-impressed. I threw most of it away. BTW, the sandwich was coming from ONE FLOOR DOWN from my room (on the 3rd floor) and their was a $5.00 delivery fee on top of the "normal" room service surcharge. Stay here if you want, I won't be coming back.

A great space carved out of the old county courthouse, that retained much of the original design's charms - soaring ceilings, wide hallways, spacious rooms, huge wood doors, marble walls, and more. There is an outdoor pool, cafe in the lobby and a restaurant on the second floor. Our bed was super comfortable, the closet spacious, a fridge in the room and huge windows. Neat and clean. Valet parking was a snap. Unfortunately, partly due to Covid and partly due to the MLK holiday, both the cafe and restaurant were closed. Great spot if there's no holiday.

My girl friends and I had the best experience during our stay. Latisha, John, and Jess were so kind and made us feel welcome and taken care of at all times. We arrived at breakfast late one day and Latisha allowed us to stay past close and was the friendliest conversationalist. John and Jess were both amazing bartenders and super fun to talk to. These staff members really made our stay amazing and we will definitely be coming back.

The hotel is beautiful and was overall very quiet. We loved the hotel and how it was a former courthouse. The room was spacious and laid out well. We enjoyed the pool and the restaurant. The extra amenities were nice (breakfast, a welcome drink, Illy coffee, and WiFi). When we had a small issue arise (the safe was broken), maintenance came up quickly and was able to fix the problem in no time.

PROS: It is very unfortunate that such a beautiful historic building, turned hotel, misses the mark. The staff is very nice but many, many details are overlooked. CONS: I was willing to look beyond the fact that the tub did not drain when I took a shower, the dirty sofas in the lounge area, the holes in the dirty poolside furniture, the finger prints on my cutlery, and the mediocre food, however, I could not overlook that I had to call the front desk 3 times to address the issue with dogs barking out side in the pool area, standing on the future and the guests yelling past midnight. This to me is unacceptable. And yes, they offered to pay for my valet parking and my crappy breakfast, but this still was not enough. So when I addressed this issue with my AMEX card, the front desk manger told AMEX that I was lying and did not disclose the refund they gave me. Not true. I have all the emails and can verify. That was MY experience, perhaps you wouldn't mind paying $300/night and rolling the dice. Good luck.

We had the pleasure of staying here for one night while we waited for our home goods to be delivered after we closed on our house. The hotel room was very spacious and comfortable. There's a restaurant conveniently located inside the hotel, which is quite good. The hotel is also pet friendly.

Great location, fantastic front desk, tasty restaurant Patrick at the desk is so professional and helpful, great first impression Also, Kenny and Jesus are a great asset The restaurant has great food, very tasty and the warmest staff They all made us feel like we known each other for ages... Latisha and Michelle Biaez at the welcome desk, Ember so sweet and helpful, Harold is so attentive and accommodating Great staff for a great hotel

Very cool hotel. The remodeled court office were very clean, and had a functional layout for a small space. Bed was very comfortable, much better than other Marriott properties. Great location, plenty of food options within walking distance. Staff was great.

The hotel is a 3-star at best. It's clean and big, but gives "ballin' on a budget" vibes. Which is fine because I am ballin' on a budget. This 5-star review is for Tom. Tom works at the front desk. He's the guy who took my call when I needed to troubleshoot some internet login issues. This hotel is really stingy with WiFi, so you have to be a Platinum member OR pay for access. Luckily my wife is a Virgo, and she was probably the first Platinum member to sign up when Marriott started the Club. The problem was, the Platinum code I got wasn't working so I called the front desk to complain/troubleshoot. No one picked up the first time which was annoying. But honestly understandable, given labor shortages due to The Great Resignation/Recession/Depression, etc... When Tom finally answered, I was a bit irritated already, NGL. The convo didn't go so well initially; Tom insisted the code worked while I insisted it didn't, "Because why TF would I be calling you, if the code worked?!" The back and forth culminates into me pulling a massive "Karen-Flex" and I politely go "What is your Name?" Shots Fired. That's how I found out his name was Tom. So now Tom is shook, and all of a sudden he turns into "Geek Squad" and I can't keep up with the troubleshooting tips. I say good night, and my Virgo wife asks me to recount what happened. I was in the middle of recounting how unprofessional and rude Tom was being, when my Wife interrupts to point out that the code Tom shared, was different than the one I gave her. She tries Tom's code and BOOM. Internet. At that moment the phone rings and I know it's F**king Tom. So I told my wife "Don't pick up!" and she ignores me and picks it up and of course it's "F**king Tom. Right when my wife is acknowledging my "User error", I take the phone and confess to Tom that he was right all along. Tom then apologizes for losing his temper, turns out he had a rough day with someone he cares about. We talk about how tough relationships are for a bit, and I'm insisting that the whole misunderstanding was my fault, while Tom's insisting that it was his. We apologize to each other, I wish him luck with Love and then I got off the phone to write this review. Tom is working a front desk in the middle of the night, and has to be perfectly helpful and happy no matter how wrong or rude a Customer is being. Because all I have to say is "What's your Name?", and he knows it's not because I care, it's because I can go to his manager and get him in trouble. And I'm ashamed of myself. Because that's exactly why I asked for his Name. Well Tom I'm not perfect, but your professionalism and service tonight was. It was 5 stars to be exact. You kept your temper in check and even followed up with me afterwards. I'm sorry I was a Dick/Karen. And I'm glad I know your name. Marriott, you guys have a real All-Star on your team. P.s. Tom, if the person you're having trouble with is a Virgo, give up now. They're probably right, even when they aren't

Great hotel with a lot of history and old charm with modern flare. Very clean, well organized, great service from the valet, front desk and bell hop. Great restaurant on the premises with a nice bar, good food and drinks. Great coffee for that pock me up, check in and check out was smooth and simple. Highly reccomend

Spent a couple of nights at Le Méridien during Gasparilla weekend and we were pleasantly surprised as to how they managed to turn a former courthouse into a hotel. The rooms are very spacious with high ceilings, tall doors, beautifully big windows. What used to be judges chambers have now been converted into nice sized hotel rooms. There are a lot of original staples throughout the building that stand out as you stroll through it. The hotel itself is very comfortable and provided a good nights rest. It's conveniently located in downtown Tampa within a short walking distance to River Walk. There are metered parking spots in the vicinity as well as valet parking at $35 per night. They offer a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival which is a nice touch. Their lobby elevator is very small but then again, it previously wasn't meant to service hotel guests and luggage. Shoutout to Steve for providing excellent service. I really enjoyed the stay.

I've been wanting to stay at this hotel for quite some time. Upon entering, I met the manager who was delightful, as well as informing her of the entire area of the hotel. They offered us a glass of champagne and macaroons, which was cool. The hotel is an old courthouse and still holds those characteristics to this day. The room was good, had a really nice corner view. We did not try the bar or the restaurant, but as we walked through, it was extremely busy and looked to be a really nice place. We will 100% stay at this hotel again - it was great.

This hotel is so cool! It used to be the Courthouse in Tampa and is now we can be guest..... cuffs not included ;)! For the most part the courthouse has been well curated predominantly the fourth floor. With a majority of the doors still intact, the seal in the ballroom, and the stand at Bizou. The stand was the podium in the superior court that the speaker would speak at. The gym is good enough stocked with your basic necessities. Due to our busy schedule we weren't able to order room service this trip but the prives were standard. Thats always a plus after a fun night on the town. After staying at many Marriott hotels my husband and I agreed that the service here was subpar in comparison to their other locations. As platinum elite members were usually taken cared of. This time round we were on the first floor with an outdoor lounging area for our view. We even paid for the upgraded room. With a ton of people keeping us awake when we were trying to rest. Other than that minor issue it was a great stay. Staying here for few nights is definitely bang for your buck.

The definition in the Merrimack Webster dictionary of Le Meridian is "high point (as of development or prosperity)". Unfortunately, the name of this hotel should be Le Non Meridian. My visit was a low point and not a high point. I so wanted to like this hotel. I would give 5 stars to sweetness of so many people who work there, especially Jackson at the bar!!! Le Meridian moved into the old United States Courthouse in Tampa. Unfortunately, decades of cigarette smoking in the building permeates and exudes from the wood of the old wood trim. It's such a shame. The management is making an effort to cover the dense odor but whatever they are using is so overwhelming I had a visceral reaction to it. Sadly, my sister had to move out of her 5th floor Corner King Suite room because of a powerful urine smell. She was moved to a smaller room on the 4th floor. No urine smell but the powerful smell of cleaning product was present. The bar service and coffee bar service was excellent (Thanks to Jackson Hurr!) Dinner was pleasant enough but avoid the over cooked fish. Our server, Larry, called us later that evening yo confirm my sisters room. Remember she moved rooms after dinner but why would he call us? Call the front desk dude. I did learn this is a franchised le meridian so perhaps others might be better. I sure hope so.

This botique hotel is part of the Marriott Corp. Found in Downtown Tampa, the building itself is beautiful and the architecture is ornate. It is a restored Federal Court House, steeped in history within the Tampa community. Lots of pictures on the walls reflecting back over the years. Being a native it was really cool to see familiar faces. It was surprising to me to walk in and find so many other aspects of the hotel to be so modern. I was expecting to see more traditional decor. I found the atmosphere to be stark and cold. To much contrast between old and new. They lost the warmth and comfort I was looking for. Staff was attentive upon our arrival and check-in was smooth. Having no electricity for a few nights back in the fall was what prompted my stay. I used Marriott rewards points for my stay. The room was small and uninviting. Again, the modern minimalist approach to decorating I just do not care for. The lighting is low which was frustrating. Also the hallways are not carpeted, therefore it is loud. You hear everyone walking down the hall on your floor. There is a gym. The hotel provides bikes free of charge, which is great. The Le Meridien is close to the Riverwalk, which is a wide 2 mile sidewalk that stretches along the river. You may bike, walk or run. The Riverwalk connects to Bayshore Blvd., which is the longest unbroken sidewalk in the world. This you will find along the bay with stunning views. There is also a small pool at the hotel. This area does not get the full sun during a good portion of the day. There is a restaurant on-site, Bizou Brasserie that serves all meals. We only had drinks and appetizers at the bar. Apps are a bit smaller than the norm. Nice atmosphere here. The location is perfect. There are so many restaurants, museums, bars, etc within walking distance. As good as the location is, I prefer the Waterside Marriott that is a few blocks away right on the water and Riverwalk. The pool sits on the 3rd floor with stunning views. The morning buffet is good at the Waterside. Le Meridien just did not hit the mark with me for the money. You'll see me for drinks on occasion. It's a solid 3.5 for me.

NIGHTMARE experience. On the positive room was clean. However, vallet lost my keys and left my window open for three days and proceeded to blame me for losing them. I ended up waiting almost 9 hours for things to get figured out during that time not even a water bottle was offered. The valet is a third party buisness so apparently the hotel is not responsible for anything they do. I asked for a comped room that night since i was waiting 9 hours, and was denied any compensation since "this wasn't their fault". Valet waited 5 hours to call locksmith which hit on me during this lovely experience. After, I asked for the valets boss phone number and was given a false number. Finally arrived home and behold the key fob they gave me deactivated all my current car keys at home. Have left 3 voicemails for the correct boss of the vallet and to surprise NO ANSWER. Some people may say "well this is my fault for valeting my car", but, sadly the hotel does not even offer a self park option. Stay anywhere else and support a buisness where people working there actually care :) I would also like to add that my family does own a small motel and I understand THINGS HAPPEN and we are all human. This experience was absolutely terrible and simply a helpful person would have saved the day.

I visited the La Meridien for a company holiday party. The party was located on the second floor in a large area that had a large bar, a dessert cooler, restaurant style seating, and other area to sit and mingle, private restrooms for this area, and plenty of areas for buffet and appetizer space. The dessert bar/cooler was stocked with macaroons cheesecakes and other types of desserts, they were beautifully presented and the cheesecake and macaroons were top notch. I ate way too many macaroons!!! Needed to try every flavor! The appetizer offerings included caprese skewers, crab cakes, a huge cheese board, chicken Florentine tarts, and lots of other delicious offerings. The dinner buffet was very traditional with turkey and prime rib, green beans, sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes. The event was well staffed for the 100 plus people at the event. All was fantastic!

I stayed in this hotel for a total of 8 days for work. There is a lot of things I like about this hotel, but I don't think it is worth the oh la las that everyone in town seems to have about this place. The great: 1. I really like the historic look and how they were able to weave hotel rooms into a really historic building. The look is simply amazing. 2. I have only had the most amazing service here. Everyone has been just beyond top notch. 3. The artsy furniture The good: 1. The room - super comfortable bed, great soap products, and really well done bathroom. 2. Decent pool and gym The mediocre: 1. No lounge 2. Super thin walls - I heard a couple fight in the room over 3. No views The odd: Experienced 3 couples fighting in this hotel... very loudly... Come on... its Tampa! people should be happy

What a cool hotel! On a quick hotel trip I was looking for a hotel that was still in downtown but a little bit on the edge of it as we were visiting friends in Seminole Heights. I didn't do a lot of research on the hotel and just blinded booked it. I want pleasantly surprised when we pulled up to the hotel and saw that it looked like a historical building of some sort. Come to find out the hotel is actually an old courthouse! The rooms retain their original solid wooden doors. It looks like each of the rooms was an old office. The rooms must have 15 foot ceilings! The rooms are an ample size and have great products in the bathroom. The only reason for 4 stars is that the valet didn't offer any assistance with luggage on check-in or check-out and could clearly see I was struggling with everything.

I'll start by saying that it's cool this hotel use to be a court house, and the service was good. There is a espresso machine in the rooms, and I love internet tv in hotel rooms... But the beds are terrible and the pillows are even worse! The rooms seem a little warehouse feel but being this was a old courthouse I don't think the rooms are that bad. Do I think it's a 4 star... NO, if they step there sleep comfort game up to better beds and better pillows, don't have the art in the room look like it was hung at Costco's then it could easily be 4 star!

I have not been a guest here, but on the most recent Fourth Friday offering in downtown, I took the tour and really liked what I saw. The courthouse turned hotel (in 2014) shows promise, like the first wave of boutique hotels in our very own humble downtown Tampa (she's finally growing up!). I saw the lobby, very chic and modern. I saw the Courthouse Ballroom (was there such a thing?) which was a nice sized room (small for a decent sized wedding reception) with a view to the Sacred Heart Church. I saw the gold elevator. I saw the pool area (kinda weird and I don't think it gets much sun). I saw from the pool area where the criminals used to get placed in cells on the first floor. We even saw a room, which was a cell (or more than one cell) back in the day. The rooms are very modern with a closet, large bathroom. The bathroom sink has no shelf underneath or much counter space atop and I didn't check it out too much but didn't see many hooks or bars to hang towels, clothes and such on. Reminded me of the hotel I stayed in Seattle a couple years ago. Nice looking, a bit impractical. At least this place had a closet. I enjoyed the tour and the hotel was very nice to see and was glad to experience. If the prices are not terribly high (which I believe they are probably a little higher priced than what our market really should bear), I would suggest this spot to visitors coming to our area. They allow pets. And, there is also a nice restaurant and bar on the 2nd floor. I ate there, it was really really good! (See my review for Bizou Brasserie).

This hotel is very cool. It used to be a courthouse, and now it's a nice hotel with comfortable rooms and large bathrooms. Housekeeping is great, and front desk staff is very friendly. Valet guys were also great. Great location downtown near the university, shops, and restaurants. Pool is small, but I could still swim laps. I will stay here again for sure.

I checked into Le Méridien on a whim, as my first hotel was not up to par and it was such a treat! The staff was kind and welcoming. The room was very clean and spacious and I had a beautiful second floor view of historic city buildings. I loved the architectural elements that spoke to the buildings past - marble lobby floors, gorgeous window trim, and high ceilings. Coffee is available in the lobby, but if you request a maker for your room, they'll provide an Illy espresso machine. Shaene kept the bustling Bizou bar both nights that I was on property. He was attentive despite the huge demand on his time. The second night I enjoyed an order of fries and they were DIVINE! The perfect balance of salty and crispy. I hope to visit the Le Méridien again soon!

Located in Downtown Tampa is Le Meridien. What was a former courthouse has been revitalized into a modern, chic getaway. The staff was accommodating and the rooms were spacious. Escaping Hurricane Matthew, we arrived at Le Meridien around 2:20pm and the front desk allowed us to check in early. Valet prices are a bit high for my taste, but with not much downtown parking, this seems like your only option. Elevators are a tight squeeze, which make the rooms that much more inviting. Three giant windows bring in gorgeous natural light. The beds are super comfortable, while the mounted flat screen TV swivels to your liking. Wifi is free, but you have to call the front desk to find out the password. Bathrooms were very nice, too. The shower was powerful, just the way I like it. With the extended hallway between the bathroom and the beds, the separation doesn't affect the room temp. One thing about the shower head. Make sure which direction it's facing. My better half turned on the shower and was instantly soaked, since it was pointing outwards. It was equally disappointing and hilarious. Sorry, babe! We had tons of work to finish, so we headed to Bizou, Le Meridien's in-house restaurant, lounge, coffeeshop, etc. They had some delicious Coppertail beer on tap and the food wasn't half bad! The Zucchini Ribbons with marinara dipping sauce were light, fried and savory. Great service here, too! I'm definitely recommending Le Meridien to my friends and coworkers looking for a hotel in Downtown Tampa. Hopefully, I'll have the chance to stay here again in the not so distant future!

It might not be judgement day, but staying in a courthouse is something to mark off your list of unique hotels. With French flair all over, this Starwood property is a pretty good one. The checkin was quick and pleasant, essentially uneventful as it should be. Staff were very nice. If you are here on a weekend, make sure to take advantage of free street parking all over the city and avoid paying hefty fees for valet. A great feature about this property is that they offer a shuttle (mid size Mercedes van) to take guests around the city within a certain radius. It's a very convenient feature. The room and the hotel are very tastefully decorated. If you've stayed at Le Meridien properties before, you know that decor tends to be a bit bland. This one was bolder with some brighter colors, modani aluminum look lamps and a big picture of the Concorde behind the checkin desk. It was overall well done. One of the design elements wasn't particularly well thought through...I am referring to the curtains in the room. Cheap paper that had to be pulled up manually, we actually had a jam during the stay. I'd expect a Le Meredien to use better quality curtains and make it a push button system, this had too much of an Aloft flavor to it. Now, the service in few areas did disappoint me. When I walked into the room first time, the bed wasn't made well and the bedsheets were untucked. It looked like a failed attempt at making a bed. The bedsheet thread count is terrible too, feels like you are sleeping on a sofa cushion. The room service was also a bit of a disappointment, they didn't clean the room much and didn't vacuum. I've mentioned this to staff at checkout so hopefully they've noted it. Excellent customer service would have been to give some points for the inconvenience to loyal Starwood guests, but none was offered. That's fine, not complaining about it, but hopefully they've addressed the issue at hand with service manager. Lastly, the platinum breakfast. The breakfast voucher they give is not enough to have a meal with coffee and orange juice and a dish. Not the most expensive dish, but even a basic dish. So, they need to be a little more generous on that. You basically have to pay out of pocket for breakfast even with the platinum benefit. Overall for this hotel, the concept is awesome and I'd probably recommend to stay here once just because of the courthouse. It's a good hotel inside and despite the few service blunders and cheap components, front desk staff were very helpful and there are a few extra perks such as the shuttle to make the stay worthwhile.

the hotel is not bad. The customer service is. They appear friendly and ready to help until you need help! The toilet back up in my room. I felt like the manger should have offered us some kind of compensation but I had to call him and ask. I left my charger, I called from the airport and asked for someone to go up while the room was being cleaned they said no! needless to say I didn't get my power charger back. Smiling but not helpful!! .

What an amazing transformation of the old court house!! The marble, original trimmings and grandeur of this location is amazing. Right in the heart of Tampa, walking distance to restaurants and a cultural plethora of diversity. Definitely a platinum star. Thank you ale Méridien, great start to my cruise vacay!

We visited this Le Meridien shortly after they opened their doors! And we have stayed here countless times ever since. We quickly fell in love with this place! They converted an old court house in to this amazing FIVE STAR HOTEL (In my opinion). The owner was able to purchase the building from the city for Just $1, but of course invested millions in the conversion process. I love everything they've done to this place! It's so modern, and so clean. It's in the perfect location, I'm always able to go take my morning jog right on the nearby Riverwalk. As you would expect, the staff here is absolutely amazing! They are very helpful, polite and seem to really love working there! The rooms could be a bit bigger but they definitely get the job done!

Unique hotel - used to be an old courthouse. Quick checkin. Friendly staff. Very clean and hip. The bar/restaurant has a speakeasy vibe. Our room had super high ceilings and a very comfortable bed. Walking distance to everything from bars, restaurants, and the art museum. Free access to the art museum as a hotel guest, which was a nice touch. We will be back.

Stayed here for 3 nights. Had reservations at another hotel downtown but once we saw the room we immediately looked for somewhere else to stay. So glad we did. From the time we got there the valets and the front desk were so nice and accommodating. During our stay their service was top notch. The room and gym were perfect. Spent time at the pool which is beautiful. The only downfall was it said heated and it was very cold and was unable to swim but did enjoy downtime by the pool.

Good food in the restaurant, good rooms, great location, and a beautiful building (it's a renovated former federal courthouse!) So, why one star? One of the days we were there, one of the front desk staff treated my wife like shit. On the first day we were there, I forgot my keycard, walked up to the desk and asked for a new key. I gave my name and room number, and got a new key, no ID required and no hassle. The next day, my wife forgot her key and talked to the same person I did, and who had also checked us in together the day before. She got told since she wasn't on the reservation she can't have one and would need to be escorted to the room so I can verify that she is, indeed, my wife. I was pissed they treated her that way. This is supposed to be a nice hotel, and the least they could have done would be call me in the room. I went down to add her to the room and got told that they needed to escort her for "security reasons". Honestly, that's bullshit because I had seen multiple other people get new keycards with no trouble. I don't know why my wife was treated differently but I have my own guess - she is brown and everyone else I saw in this place was white. I still think this hotel is really nice to stay in, and if the concierge was nice to us, I'd give at least 4 stars. Because of that incident, though, neither of us are ever going back here.

I loved this hotel!! It was the old Tampa courthouse renovated into a hotel. They kept some of the historic accents with the marble stairs and huge wooden double doors. The ceiling in our second floor room was very high and made the room feel twice as spacious. We stayed while I was recovering from surgery and our room was quiet despite the hotel being on a busy street in the downtown area.