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NewsCreative Loafing TampaJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Hotel Flor Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Historical Events

Downtown Tampa's Hotel Flor is hosting a series of 'Historic Happy Hours' at its restaurant, The Dan, to commemorate its upcoming 100th anniversary. The events feature themes from different eras of the hotel's history, including a Prohibition-themed night scheduled for next month.

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Why It Matters

The hotel is a designated historic site in downtown Tampa, and its ongoing operations and promotional events impact local tourism and community engagement.

Key Facts

  • Construction on the hotel began 100 years ago.
  • The hotel originally opened in 1927.
  • The hotel closed in 1989 and reopened in 2012 following renovations.
  • The property was acquired by new owners in 2021.
  • The hotel is currently operated by Hilton under the name Hotel Flor.
  • The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1996.
  • The hotel restaurant, The Dan, is hosting 'Historic Happy Hours' on Fridays.
  • Patrons wearing 1920s-style clothing receive a free dessert during the final installment of the current series.
  • The theme for the event series next month is Prohibition.

Who's Mentioned

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 formerly known as the Floridan Palace Hotel.”organizationThe Dan“The restaurant located inside Hotel Flor hosting the events.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“The publication where the article appeared.”