Imagine living in a condo with everything at your fingertips: a full suite of amenities—from coworking spaces and wellness facilities to art studios and private screening rooms—all paired with luxury hotel services and wrapped in a stunning design. That’s the allure of today’s branded residences, and it’s no surprise demand is skyrocketing. In a post-pandemic world, “people are looking for space, but also a lifestyle experience,” says Adelina Wong Ettelson, global head of residences marketing at Mandarin Oriental, which entered…

The 1,000-room resort between Miami and Fort Lauderdale will be the fourth Signia property, a growing Hilton brand focused primarily on the meetings market. The Diplomat, originally designed by Nichols Architects in the 2000s, is currently part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, but soon will become the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Resort, reinforcing the property’s focus on serving meeting and incentive groups across 209,000 square feet of event space. The Diplomat’s oceanfront convention center includes a 50,000-square-foot Great Hall…

Concerts are becoming more than just a boost for tourism—they are reshaping the hotel industry. As highlighted in a recent article about the Oasis reunion and demonstrated by Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, hotels are increasingly betting on experiences tailored to concertgoers, driving guest engagement and boosting brand visibility. With Taylor’s South Florida concert dates approaching, this trend is evident in several Nichols Architects-designed hospitality projects. Hotels are crafting unique offerings to tap into the excitement surrounding the tour: Eden…

According to the Commercial Observer, The Reuben brothers are set to expand their South Florida real estate portfolio with the W South Beach hotel in Miami Beach. The British real estate moguls are in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in the luxury hotel, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The recap deal — which has yet to close — would value the oceanfront property at over $400 million. The property was a collaboration between design architect Costas Kondylis and…

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it. By Andrew Warfield Historic preservation isn’t for the faint of heart, especially for those paying for it. Having been denied permission to demolish the Mira Mar building at 49 S. Palm Ave. in 2022, Seaward Development still purchased the century-old building in 2023 as it set about an 18-month effort to determine how it could…