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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Hotel Flor celebrates 100th anniversary with historic-themed 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, a landmark listed on the , is engaging the public through themed events to mark its centennial milestone.

Key Facts

  • Hotel Flor is approaching its 100th anniversary.
  • Construction on the building began 100 years ago, and it originally opened in 1927.
  • The hotel closed in 1989 and reopened in 2012 following renovations.
  • The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1996.
  • New ownership acquired the hotel in 2021, and it is now operated by Hilton.
  • 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 upcoming event 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 hosting the events, formerly known as the Floridan Palace Hot”organizationThe Dan“The restaurant located within Hotel Flor hosting the 'Historic Happy Hours'.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“The publication where the article appeared.”