"Identified as a five-star downtown Tampa hotel recommended for visitors wanting upscale accommodations while attending spring events such as the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival or exploring the city's riverfront neighborhoods." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"It’s hard not to feel like you’re on a luxury vacation when you step inside Channelside’s EDITION hotel. The lobby bar is a sea of tropical foliage where a twice-monthly Latin Night transports you all over the Americas. You can also enjoy cocktails by EDITION’s five-star pool, where you’ll find a special Hispanic Heritage Month installation all month long. The Cinco Elemento — Zacapa No. 23 rum, banana coffee syrup, pineapple, clarified lime, spiced coconut liqueur, and Earl Gray tea — goes perfectly in both venues, ideal for sipping indoors or by the water." - Vox Creative
"Spending the day in Channelside can be overwhelming, what with the abundance of new bars, restaurants, and luxury hotels just begging to be checked out. If you need an oasis away from the area’s hustle and bustle, tuck into the uber-Floridian lobby bar at Tampa’s first five-star hotel. While there, be sure to order up a Salted Coffee Negroni, made with salted coffee-infused Zacapa Rum, cold brew, amaro, and sweet vermouth." - Matthew Meltzer
"Awarded one Michelin key as a property providing a very special stay, this Tampa Edition hotel is recognized for contemporary design, consistent service and comfort, and a lifestyle-driven character in the city." - Stacey Lastoe
"The crown jewel of Channelside’s recent explosion is the swanky Edition hotel, anchored by Michelin-starred Lilac. While a meal there is an event, to be sure, if you want to check out the property without committing to dinner, pop into the tropical Lobby Bar. From there, you can take in the scene while surrounded by palm fronds and ferns, sipping the Sugar Snap Pea Margarita made with Astral Tequila Blanco, sugar snap pea cordial, elderflower, lime, and jalapeño." - Matthew Meltzer