October 8, 2026 — A 1968 hotel on Tampa’s Riverwalk will reopen in January 2027 as Hotel Cala, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. The owners announced the name, the restaurants and the timing on October 7. An exact opening day is TBA.
The seven-story building at 200 North Ashley Drive overlooks the Hillsborough River. It was once a Sheraton and most recently traded as Hotel Tampa Riverwalk. It returns with 281 rooms, 16 of them suites, after a redesign by Rockwell Group.
Newbond Holdings owns the hotel and Schulte Hospitality will manage it. Tao Group Hospitality will run the food and drink. LAVO, its coastal Italian restaurant, makes its Tampa debut here. BarOnda is a casual bar on the water.
Guests also get a pool deck with cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center and direct access to the Riverwalk. Event space totals about 10,000 square feet for up to 450 people. Newbond’s Neil Luthra said the aim is to “reimagine it for a new generation.”
The hotel will take part in Hilton Honors. Its website has a booking link, but neither the site nor the announcement says which dates are on sale. A Visit Tampa Bay listing still shows a late-2026 opening, Hoodline notes.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Property | Hotel Cala, Curio Collection by Hilton |
| Owner / manager | Newbond Holdings / Schulte Hospitality |
| Location | 200 North Ashley Drive, downtown Tampa, Florida |
| Opening | January 2027 (exact date TBA) |
| Rooms | 281, including 16 suites |
| Dining | LAVO, BarOnda, lobby bar |
| Nearest airport | Tampa International (TPA) |
What it means for travelers
- Tampa International (TPA) is the airport to use. The hotel is downtown, on the Riverwalk, near the convention center and Benchmark International Arena.
- Hold off on firm January plans. Only the month is confirmed, and one tourism listing shows a different date. Book a flexible rate if you book at all.
- Hilton Honors applies. Points can be earned and redeemed once the hotel is on sale. Award pricing is TBA.
- Brand-new hotels often open in stages. Ask whether LAVO and the pool deck will be open on your dates.
Sources
- PR Newswire — “Hotel Cala to Debut Along the Tampa Riverwalk January 2027” — prnewswire.com
- Hotel-Online — “Hotel Cala To Debut Along Tampa’s Iconic Riverwalk in January 2027 as Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection” — hotel-online.com
- Hoodline — “Hotel Cala Opens on Tampa Riverwalk in January 2027” — hoodline.com
- LODGING Magazine — May 2026 report on the hotel’s refinancing and Curio conversion — lodgingmagazine.com
- Hotel Cala — official website — hotelcalatampa.com
Get the Dynamic Travel News Weekly Recap by email every Sunday
Cruise, hotel, airline and travel-warning news for travelers and customers of Dynamic Travel & Cruises. Free.
Subscribe free
