09/03/2026
“The hotel is large, but it still acts as if it’s humbled to be here in our neighborhood.”
In our latest “As Told By,” Max Herman, owner of Ybor City Historic Tours, reflects on what makes Ybor so special: a neighborhood that can move forward without leaving its history behind.
For Max, Hotel Haya represents that balance. A vision for Ybor’s future that feels elevated and new, while remaining deeply respectful of the brick streets, preserved buildings, traditions and stories that have shaped this neighborhood for generations.
Because in Ybor, progress doesn’t have to mean erasing the past. Sometimes, it means making sure more people notice it. Max Herman
Experience Ybor City through Max’s eyes at the link in bio 👉 hotelhaya.com/astoldby
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