Tampa, FloridaWestshore
The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph Collection
Modernist bayfront tower
Westshore Tampa, Florida
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottModernist bayfront tower
Water surrounds the tower on three sides, giving the stay the quiet, sunlit rhythm of Tampa Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
L2 Studios designed light-filled interiors anchored by sculptor Mark Aeling's lobby metalwork.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
surrounded on three sides by water, the Current Hotel, Autograph Collection is in a position to offer what might be the finest views available of Tampa Bay.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
On Rocky Point along Tampa Bay, surrounded by water a short drive from the airport.
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The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight out over Tampa Bay, keeping the open water in view from bed.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated water spills over an infinity edge directly above the bay, bordered by a sundeck and sandy shoreline.
The gym
Treadmills and ellipticals line floor-to-ceiling windows on the ninth floor, looking straight out across open water.
Restaurant
Casa Cami
Up on the tenth floor, Mexican-inspired fare and cocktails are served beneath woven lighting and across an open-air terrace.
Julian Restaurant
Floor-to-ceiling windows light the marble-trimmed dining room, where the kitchen serves international plates from breakfast through dinner.
At the table
In the lobby, the bar counter serves drinks and light bites under a glowing canopy of cylinder pendants.
How it began
Stan Lifsey built the property to honor his grandfather Julian, who spearheaded the commercial development of Rocky Point in the 1960s.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.