
See the changing hotel scene in Miami with new and redone properties
Travel See the changing hotel scene in Miami with new and redone properties
Miami's hotel landscape is shifting.
New properties like Casa Neos along the Miami River blend boutique hotel suites with rooftop bars and Mediterranean dining, promising immersive experiences.
Upcoming projects, such as the Westin at Miami International Airport, focus on wellness and feature rooftop terraces with panoramic views. Some hotels even offer amenities like Peloton bikes in rooms and lobby co-working spaces.
Longstanding names like the Mandarin Oriental are making way for modern towers, while larger mixed-use projects — like Riverside Wharf's Dream Hotel with its marina and vibrant entertainment venues—signal Miami's evolving hospitality trends.
Take a look at some of what's going on in South Florida.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
A new Westin hotel is set to open at Miami International Airport in 2027.
NO. 1: WANT TO STAY IN A HOTEL AT THE MIAMI AIRPORT? 360-DEGREE VIEWS AND HOT TUBS ARE COMING
It'll be connected to the terminal by a pedestrian bridge. | Published February 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante
A beautiful beach with luxurious amenities and water adventures is part of the allure of Fort Lauderdale and the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. By Bronwyn Knight
NO. 2: DISCOVER FORT LAUDERDALE'S SOPHISTICATED SIDE AS A VACATION DESTINATION
Whether you're looking for bites on the beach or a luxury hotel, this itinerary for Fort Lauderdale has you covered. | Published April 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Caraway-Carlton
Casa Neos restaurant, a two-story dining establishment that's part of a 30,000-square-foot development on the Miami River. By Kris Tamburello
NO. 3: THIS LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT IN MIAMI JUST OPENED A MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
A new luxury development on the Miami River comes with a hotel, beach club and rooftop bar plus a waterfront Mediterranean restaurant. | Published July 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle
NO. 4: HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE NEW OR AWARD-WINNING HOTELS IN MIAMI?
From waterfront resorts to new luxury spots, discover Miami hotels for every type of traveler. | Published September 25, 2024 | Read Full Story
Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Miami
NO. 5: SEE CELEBRITIES AND GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT THIS MIAMI LUXURY HOTEL THAT IS DISAPPEARING
Actors promoted their movies here. | Published December 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives
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NO. 6: IT WAS A SPOT TO PARTY ON THE MIAMI RIVER. NOW A HOTEL, CLUB AND RAW BAR ARE MOVING IN
See new renderings, learn of updated timeline for the new project. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
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