International Plaza and Bay Street
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International Plaza and Bay Street is a large upscale shopping mall
located in the Westshore
business district of Tampa, Florida
. The mall, which opened in 2001, was built to give travelers an option to shop and dine in high-class surroundings, while at the same time be able to stay near Tampa International Airport
(which borders the property). In 2006, the Renaissance Hotel Tampa/International Plaza
was opened on the premises, making International Plaza one of a handful malls in the U.S. to have a hotel directly on the mall campus.
, Dillard's
, Neiman Marcus
, and Ballard Designs which only occupies half of its anchor wing. Robb & Stucky Interiors
, formerly held the second half of the wing that Ballard Designs is in, but in 2010 the company went bankrupt and the store closed in early 2011. The mall opened with a Lord & Taylor
as an anchor, but that store closed in 2004.
Popular stores include abercrombie kids, Abercrombie & Fitch
, Aldo, Apple, BCBG Maxazria, Coach, Gap
, GUESS, H&M, Hollister Co.
, J.Crew
, Janie and Jack, Juicy Couture
, LOFT, Lucky Brand, LUSH Cosmetics, M.A.C Cosmetics, Oakley, Quiksilver
, Sephora
, Sony Style, Sperry Top-Sider
, Tommy Bahama, Tumi, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma
, XXI Forever, Z-Gallerie, Zara, and many more.
The mall also hosts a number of higher end stores including Anne Fontaine, Betsy Johnson, BOSS Hugo Boss, Burberry
, Diesel, Gucci
, Henri Bendel, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton
, Michael Kors, Montblanc, Stuart Weitzman, Swarovski, Tiffany&Co., and Tory Burch.
Former notable tenants included Bang & Olufsen, Christian Dior, Harry and David, Kenneth Cole, Levi's Jeans, Oilily, Puma, Ruehl No.925, Sigrid Olson, Swatch, Tilly's, and Wolford.
Adjacent to mall itself are four corporate office towers; Corporate Center One, Two, Three, and Four. Center One was built in 1999, Center Two in 2001, and Center Three in 2004. Center Four, which encompasses 247000 sq ft (22,947.1 m²) of office space, was completed in 2008. Corporate Centers One through Three are owned by Carter Property Management, Corporate Center Four by Eola Capital, while the mall itself is owned by Taubman Centers Inc..
, The Capital Grille
, Champps, Gelateria Del Duomo, The Grape, and The Pub. Other restaurants found inside of the mall are California Pizza Kitchen and Nordstom Cafe Bistro.
This open-air area becomes a nightspot after mall closing hours, with most of the aforementioned restaurants open late. In addition, Bar Louie and Blue Martini are popular nightclubs with the 20 and 30-something professional crowd.
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
located in the Westshore
Westshore, Tampa
Westshore is the principal business district of Tampa, Florida, with more than of commercial office space, 4,000 businesses with nearly 100,000 employees, 32 hotels, two major shopping malls and more than 200 restaurants and bars. Westshore Boulevard is the district's main thoroughfare...
business district of Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. The mall, which opened in 2001, was built to give travelers an option to shop and dine in high-class surroundings, while at the same time be able to stay near Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
(which borders the property). In 2006, the Renaissance Hotel Tampa/International Plaza
Renaissance Hotels
Renaissance Hotels is a worldwide brand of hotels and resorts. The brand is owned by Marriott International and many Renaissance Hotels are managed by Marriott; however, some are operated under a franchise license. Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites cater to an upmarket segment of the traveling...
was opened on the premises, making International Plaza one of a handful malls in the U.S. to have a hotel directly on the mall campus.
About
The mall proper is anchored by the department stores NordstromNordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is an upscale department store chain in the United States, founded by John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin. Initially a shoe retailer, the company today also sells clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and in some locations, home furnishings...
, Dillard's
Dillard's
Dillard's, Inc. is a department store chain in the United States, with 330 stores in 29 states. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dillard's locations are concentrated in Texas and Florida; with a major presence in other states including Arizona, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri,...
, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
, and Ballard Designs which only occupies half of its anchor wing. Robb & Stucky Interiors
Robb & Stucky Interiors
Robb & Stucky Interiors is a high-end interior design and home furniture retailer in the United States.Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida as a one-store general merchandise emporium, the company has expanded to 20 showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. The company employs...
, formerly held the second half of the wing that Ballard Designs is in, but in 2010 the company went bankrupt and the store closed in early 2011. The mall opened with a Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor, colloquially known as L&T, or LT, based in New York City, is the oldest upscale, specialty-retail department store chain in the United States. Concentrated in the eastern U.S., the retailer operated independently for nearly a century prior to joining American Dry Goods...
as an anchor, but that store closed in 2004.
Popular stores include abercrombie kids, Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for consumers aged 18 to 22. It has over 300 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally....
, Aldo, Apple, BCBG Maxazria, Coach, Gap
Gap (clothing retailer)
The Gap, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco, California, and founded in 1969 by Donald G. Fisher and Doris F. Fisher. The company has five primary brands: the namesake Gap banner, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. As of September 2008,...
, GUESS, H&M, Hollister Co.
Hollister Co.
Hollister Co., sometimes advertised as Hollister or HCo., is an American lifestyle brand by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The concept was originally designed to attract consumers aged 14–18 through its SoCal-inspired image and casual wear. Goods are available in-store and through the company's online store...
, J.Crew
J.Crew
J.Crew Group, Inc. is a multi-brand, multi-channel, specialty retailer. The company offers an assortment of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories, including swimwear, outerwear, loungewear, wedding, bags, hair accessories, belts, jewelry, and shoes. As of January 30, 2010, it...
, Janie and Jack, Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture is a contemporary line of both casual and dressy apparel based in Arleta, Los Angeles, California founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor in 1996...
, LOFT, Lucky Brand, LUSH Cosmetics, M.A.C Cosmetics, Oakley, Quiksilver
Quiksilver
Quiksilver, Inc. , is an American company based in Huntington Beach, California, one of the world's largest manufacturers of surfwear and other boardsport-related equipment...
, Sephora
Sephora
Sephora is a chain of cosmetics stores founded in France in 1970 and acquired by Paris-based conglomerate LVMH in 1997. The Sephora chain includes more than 750 stores in 17 countries...
, Sony Style, Sperry Top-Sider
Sperry Top-Sider
Sperry Top-Sider is the original brand of boat shoe designed in 1935 by Paul Sperry, older brother of author/illustrator Armstrong Sperry. The Top-Siders were the first boat shoes introduced into the boating market.-History:...
, Tommy Bahama, Tumi, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a high-end American consumer retail company that sells kitchenwares, furniture and linens, as well as other housewares and home furnishings, along with a variety of specialty foods, soaps and lotions...
, XXI Forever, Z-Gallerie, Zara, and many more.
The mall also hosts a number of higher end stores including Anne Fontaine, Betsy Johnson, BOSS Hugo Boss, Burberry
Burberry
Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry...
, Diesel, Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
, Henri Bendel, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
, Michael Kors, Montblanc, Stuart Weitzman, Swarovski, Tiffany&Co., and Tory Burch.
Former notable tenants included Bang & Olufsen, Christian Dior, Harry and David, Kenneth Cole, Levi's Jeans, Oilily, Puma, Ruehl No.925, Sigrid Olson, Swatch, Tilly's, and Wolford.
Adjacent to mall itself are four corporate office towers; Corporate Center One, Two, Three, and Four. Center One was built in 1999, Center Two in 2001, and Center Three in 2004. Center Four, which encompasses 247000 sq ft (22,947.1 m²) of office space, was completed in 2008. Corporate Centers One through Three are owned by Carter Property Management, Corporate Center Four by Eola Capital, while the mall itself is owned by Taubman Centers Inc..
Bay Street
Bay Street consists of upscale restaurants, bars and cafes in an intimate sidewalk café setting. Restaurants include The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. is a restaurant company in the United States. The company operates 165 upscale, casual, full-service dining restaurants: 151 under The Cheesecake Factory mark, 13 under the Grand Lux Cafe mark and one under the RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen mark...
, The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is a national chain of upscale steakhouses; it currently has locations in twenty states and the District of Columbia. It is owned by Darden Restaurants, based in Orlando, Florida, a multi-brand restaurant operator that owns other restaurant brands such as Olive Garden and Red...
, Champps, Gelateria Del Duomo, The Grape, and The Pub. Other restaurants found inside of the mall are California Pizza Kitchen and Nordstom Cafe Bistro.
This open-air area becomes a nightspot after mall closing hours, with most of the aforementioned restaurants open late. In addition, Bar Louie and Blue Martini are popular nightclubs with the 20 and 30-something professional crowd.
Section L
In 2008 International Plaza began working on a standalone project at the edge of their property along Westshore Boulevard. After many months of construction the mall opened the Bay areas first, multi-story Crate & Barrel along with upscale restaurant Ocean Prime. The tenants opened for business in May 2009 and the location was given the name Section L.See also
- Hyde Park VillageHyde Park VillageHyde Park Village is an upscale open-air shopping district located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in Tampa, Florida, United States. The center is situated in several buildings located between Swann and Rome Avenues, just a few blocks east of the SoHo district...
, open-air shopping district in Hyde Park - WestShore PlazaWestShore PlazaWestShore Plaza is an enclosed shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida, developed by Albert L. Manley of Boston, MA. WestShore Plaza was opened in 1967 and was touted as Tampa's first shopping center that was fully air-conditioned...
, upscale mall located one mile away down Westshore Boluevard