The vibrant Edge District welcomes Moxy St. Pete
The Edge District of St. Petersburg, Florida, is once again proving to be one of the most exciting spots in the region with the latest addition to its landscape: Moxy St. Pete. This wonderfully modern 7-story, 128-room hotel is bringing a fresh travel experience to the heart of this vibrant district.
Moxy St. Pete, a part of the Marriott International’s experiential Moxy Hotels brand, promises to combine stylish design, affordable rates, and a lively atmosphere to create a unique experience for its guests. With its prime location in the bustling Edge District, Moxy St. Pete offers a front-row seat to some of St. Pete’s most colorful murals, eclectic eateries, and captivating local shops. It’s the perfect base to start exploring the the city’s cultural gems.
The innovative offerings of Moxy St. Pete
Moxy St. Pete, true to the Moxy Brand, breaks the conventional rules of hospitality with its playful design and surprisingly affordable price. The hotel is built to offer fun, energetic, and non-traditional lodging experience to its guests. It features stylish and comfortable guest rooms, all equipped with smart TVs and furiously fast + free Wi-Fi. A highlight is an artistic installation by local artist, Illsol, that exists to pay homage to the area’s burgeoning arts scene.
But what sets Moxy St. Pete apart most drastically from its contemporaries, is its commitment to creating social spaces for guests and locals. The social spaces allow guests to create their own cocktails at the ‘Borrow Bar’, rent a board game for a fun night in, or even borrow a musical instrument for an impromptu jam session all at no additional cost. These shared spaces are designed with the modern, adventurous traveler in mind and speak volumes of the brand’s innovative approach to hospitality.
Beyond the rooms and social spaces, the hotel also features a lively rooftop bar, Sabrage Champagne Bar & Lounge. Here, guests can catch a stunning view of downtown St. Pete, while sipping on local craft beers, cocktails, or its namesake bubbly.
Unarguably, Moxy St. Pete is aiming to redefine the local and visitor’s experience in the Edge District, making it a must-visit spot for anyone venturing to St. Petersburg, Florida.
Staying at Moxy St. Pete is not just about having a place to sleep, it’s about immersing in a new way of travel that prioritizes experiences, connectivity and local culture.
Only time will reveal the full impact of Moxy St. Pete on the Edge District. But if its innovative approach to travel and hospitality is anything to go by, it’s likely to shape the future of travel in St. Petersburg, pushing it towards a fresher, more vibrant, and more connected scene. This spirit of innovation, inclusivity, and local immersion is truly what makes travel such an enriching and transformative experience.
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