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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — Food & DrinkJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa’s Historic Hotel Flor Celebrates 100 Years

The Hotel Flor, formerly known as the Floridan Palace Hotel, is celebrating its upcoming 100th anniversary with a series of themed events. The hotel's restaurant, The Dan, is hosting 'Historic Happy Hours' on Fridays to highlight different decades of the building's past.

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Why It Matters

This event offers residents a chance to engage with local history and celebrate a landmark building that has been a part of downtown Tampa for a century.

Key Facts

  • The hotel first opened in 1927 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The restaurant 'The Dan' is offering free dessert to guests who wear 1920s-style clothing during the final history event.
  • The hotel is currently operated by Hilton under the name Hotel Flor.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFloridan Palace HotellocationTampa“The city where the hotel is located.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“The news publication that reported the story.”organizationHilton“The current operator of Hotel Flor.”personRay Roa“The author of the article and Editor-In-Chief of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.”locationHotel Flor“The historic hotel hosting the event, formerly known as the Floridan Palace Hote”organizationThe Dan“The restaurant located within Hotel Flor hosting the happy hour events.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“The publication where the article appeared.”organizationNational Register of Historic Places“Official registry that lists the hotel.”organizationHotel Flor