Hotel Cala, a 281-room property on Tampa’s Riverwalk overlooking the Hillsborough River, is scheduled to open in January 2027 complete with LAVO‘s Tampa debut
Hotel Cala will open following a transformation designed by Rockwell Group. The seven-story property, opened in 1968, is owned by Newbond Holdings and is managed by Schulte Hospitality as part of Curio Collection by Hilton.
The hotel will offer 281 guest rooms, including 16 suites. Waterfront accommodations will include wood detailing, rattan-inspired elements, brass-toned accents and custom furnishings. Suites will include additional colour, pattern and tropical influences.
The lobby will include floor-to-ceiling arched windows overlooking the Riverwalk and a circular bar beneath a tiered chandelier. The space will connect the lobby, pool deck and dining venues and will offer coffee and light food in the morning, followed by lounge service in the evening.
Tao Group Hospitality will manage two food-and-beverage venues at the hotel. LAVO will make its Tampa debut with a coastal Italian menu that includes house-made pastas, whole-grain pizzas made with single-source flour and The Meatball, prepared with Wagyu, Italian sausage, veal and whipped ricotta. The venue will also offer cocktails and a wine collection. BarOnda meanwhile will serve cocktails and food in a waterfront setting.
Rockwell Group’s plans incorporate Italian marble, cream plaster, herringbone limestone, wood, textiles, patterns and tropical planting. The porte cochere will feature cognac-coloured fluted tile columns that reference cigar factories in nearby Ybor City.
Hotel Cala will include a pool deck with cabanas, lounge seating and landscaping, plus a 24-hour fitness center overlooking the pool. The property will have direct access to the Riverwalk.
Opening January 2027. Find out more and make a booking via hotelcalatampa.com/
