Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse
601 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, Tampa, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse is a 4-star upscale hotel set inside a historic former courthouse in Downtown Tampa. It pairs a character-rich, landmark-style setting with contemporary lodging. Public ratings average 4.4/5 from 1,509 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are modern in style and include flat-screen TVs, minifridges, coffeemakers, and work desks. Wi‑Fi is available for a fee. Suites add separate living rooms with sofas, giving extra space for longer stays or relaxing after meetings.
Dining & Drinks
On-site dining includes a stylish French bistro and bar. There is also a modern cocktail lounge serving cold meat dishes, offering an in-hotel option for a drink or a lighter bite.
Amenities & On-site Facilities
The hotel has an outdoor pool for downtime in the city center, plus a fitness room. Business-focused facilities include a business center. (Other amenities are not documented.)
Location & Nearby Things to Do
The property is a 2-minute walk from Tampa Theatre (about 148 m), placing guests in the core of Downtown Tampa’s cultural district. Nearby attractions include Glazer Children’s Museum (about 399 m), Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (about 429 m), and Tampa Museum of Art (about 542 m), plus Sparkman Wharf (about 1.2 km) and The Florida Aquarium (about 1.4 km). Farther afield are Ybor City Museum State Park (about 2.3 km), ZooTampa at Lowry Park (about 7.2 km), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (about 10.4 km), Adventure Island (about 11.1 km), and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (about 9.6 km; roughly 7 miles per the source summary).
Best for
This hotel best suits travelers who want an upscale Downtown Tampa base with a distinctive historic setting, since it’s housed in a former courthouse and sits steps from Tampa Theatre and close to museums and the waterfront park. It’s also a solid pick for business trips thanks to in-room work desks, a business center, and suite layouts that add a separate living area.
Travel tips
If you’re sensitive to light at night, consider requesting a room that does not face the pool area; guests mention pool-area lighting can brighten some rooms. With Tampa Theatre just about 148 m away and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park about 429 m away, many Downtown sights are easily walkable from this address at 601 N Florida Ave. For bigger theme-park days, Busch Gardens (about 10.4 km) and Adventure Island (about 11.1 km) are a longer drive compared with the nearby museum and aquarium cluster around 0.4–1.4 km away.
What guests say
Guests frequently describe the hotel as distinctive and memorable due to its historic former-courthouse character, and many highlight comfortable stays for both business and weekend getaways. Staff service is a recurring theme: several reviewers praise front-desk and restaurant teams for being welcoming and professional, though a few mention inconsistent service from some evening staff. The pool is commonly cited as a relaxing feature, and the on-site restaurant/bar is viewed as convenient with decent menu choices, albeit sometimes perceived as limited and/or expensive. On the negative side, some guests mention a dark lobby/overall motif and occasional maintenance or “mediocre” stay impressions.
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