Pack your sunglasses and swimsuits for an epic check-in: Miami Herald made a list of the must-visit hotels and resorts opening across the state of Florida in 2025. Some are elevated reinventions of landmarks, while others are brand new builds in coveted vacation spots. And one of them has Nichols Architects signature on it:

Opal Sol, Clearwater Beach

February 2025

Another highly anticipated 2025 Florida hotel opening is the Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, which should excite those travelers who love the upscale Opal Collection brand (which now operates 21 hotels in Florida). Hovering above the white-sand beach and the always-bustling Beach Walk, the new hotel offers a diverse range of accommodations, from studios to three-bedroom suites, all of which offer panoramic views of the Gulf.

Some even have soaking tubs in the primary bedrooms. With three pools, seven restaurants and a full-service Opal Spa, this will be the serene sanctuary of your dreams. It’s also dog friendly. Opal Sol is connected via a glass sky-bridge with its beachfront sister property Opal Sands, which means guests have exclusive access to the amenities of both resorts.