Hilton has announced the opening of The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 141-room design-focused tropical luxury hotel, located in the Pineapple Grove Arts District, in the center of downtown Delray Beach.
Read MoreNewgard Development Group Completes The Sold-Out Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach
Newgard Development Group has completed the Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 129-unit hotel-condo project which is located at 401 Bayshore Drive and part of the Gale Boutique Hotel & Residences project. Closings are expected to begin soon with a roughly $100 million sell-out.
Read MoreTop 10 Hotel Pools in Miami
1. Mondrian South Beach Hotel & Residences
Hands down the best place to spend sunset in Miami with unobstructed views over Biscayne Bay to Downtown Miami. A full-size pool and a splash pool with hammocks and cabanas accompanied by a DJ make Mondrian South Beach a Sunday hot-spot.
2. The Delano
Capped off with the iconic garden table and chair in the shallow end of the oversized pool, Ian Shrager's design continues to live true. A classic Miami Beach setting with pool side cabanas, bungalows and a bar keep the Delano pool a lively affair.
3. SLS South Beach
The SLS South Beach is one of the most style Art Deco updated hotels on the Miami Beach. The dual pools in the back are not exception. A calm, hotel style pool sits right behind the hotel, followed by the crazy Hyde Beach, which features real sand in the lounge areas and a party scene.
4. 1 Hotel South Beach
1 Hotel features one of the best pool set-ups in Miami. Upstairs, one of the largest rooftop pools in North America is matched with a full-service lounge and a surreal atmosphere and views of the skyline and Atlantic Ocean. Downstairs a huge pool deck with cabanas and beach access make the resort a must see.
5. The Standard Lido Beach Hotel & Spa
Another bayside hotspot, The Stand Lido Beach Hotel & Spa almost blends the bay with the pool. The buzzing atmosphere, luscious gardens and amazing sunset views make the hotel's pool a special place. A full-service experience is best capped off in the spa.
6. The Setai
3 different pools with 3 different temperatures makes the pool experience at The Setai pure luxury. A 75 degree lap pool, 85 degree adults-only pool and a 95 degree family pool make sure everyone is covered. You can even order poolside service through their app to make sure you don't have to move a muscle as you relax.
7. W Hotel South Beach
A true Miami Beach atmosphere a W Hotel South Beach. WET provides a full menu and all the rose and cocktails you could want. Cabanas, tropical landscaping and a DJ keep you comfortable as you enjoy the vibrant scene. Slip out to the beach if you want a change of scenery right to the back.
8. The Four Seasons Hotel Miami
It might be right in the middle of Brickell, but The Four Seasons Hotel Miami makes you feel as if you are far from any city. A full-size pool and a wading pool let you choose how to spend your time. Hammocks, cabanas, lush landscaping and access to Equinox Sports Club keeps separate it from the rest.
9. The Biltmore
One of the largest pools in the continental U.S. with over 600,000 gallons of water and 23,000 SF have kept The Biltmore's pool one of the finest in Miami since it rose to fame in the 1930's. The Biltmore doesn't have the party scene that the pools in South Beach have, so you can relax and escape in tranquility.
10. W Hotel Miami
After recently transitioning from the Viceroy Miami to W Hotel Miami, Club 50 has never been better. The rooftop pool is one of the only in Brickell and has amazing views of the Brickell and Downtown Miami skylines. DJ's and full-service make Club 50's rooftop pool a perfect place to party.
Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale to Break Ground Next Week
Newgard Development Group's 401 Bayshore Drive Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach has reached over 70% sold and will break ground next week. The project is a 12 story, 129 unit luxury condo residence with a 96 unit boutique hotel, all operated under the Gale brand by Menin Hospitality. The construction will preserve the beachfront landmark structure from 1948.
Units in the residences range from 1 to 3 bedrooms and 800 to 2,100 SF. Opening price points are in the low $500,000s. The building will be modern and tech savvy, amenities include smart building technology, electric vehicle charging stations and electric bikes. There will also be resort style amenities, both shared with the hotel and private for residents. a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor fitness enter, rooftop pool and lounge.
Menin Hospitality to Open Al's Diner in Iconic Former Firestone Service Station
Menin Hospitality continues to grow its footprint on Miami Beach as it has added yet another project to its rapidly growing portfolio. Al's Diner, a 24 our eatery with gourmet treats will replace the iconic Firestone service station at 1500 Alton Road that opened in 1939. The shop opperated as a car service station until early 2016. The announcement brings Menin to 15 projects under operation. Late July, the Miami Beach City Design Review Board approved a variance to convert the properties' zoning to mixed-use retail/ restaurant with outdoor café seating as well as take-out window. ARRP, an affiliate of Crescent Heights will fully restore the iconic cantilevered porte-cochère and the Firestone roof sign.
Menin Hospitality Enters Into Agreement to Manage The Mondrian South Beach Hotel & Residences
Menin Hospitality announced that The Mondrian South Beach Hotel & Residences would join its portfolio of Miami hot spots as management of the property would transfer from Morgans Hotel Group to Menin Hospitality. The hotel will keep the Mondrian name under a licensing agreement but Menin will add a new ballroom and has already updated and facelifted the pool and restaurant.
This stylish 335 room hotel emulates old Hollywood glamour meets sophisticated modernism. The hotel got a $200 million renovation in 2008, charged by interior designer Marcel Wanders who aptly nicknamed his masterpiece “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.” He mixed iconic black and white details like the laser cut floating staircase with gold, oversized fixtures to create a modern fantasy. Relax in the enchanting outdoor oasis of Mondrian that is enveloped by curtains of lush, green foliage.
The Mondrian also uniquely offers residency, providing owners the opportunity to have the property managed by its hotel management group or rent out on your own via Airbnb.com. The high-turnover flexibility offers great returns for investors and high cap-rates. The condos offer full hotel service along with various discounts throughout the Morgan’s Group properties, and are move-in ready. They offer studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms with a bay view option starting at $271,000.