Resorts contribute to its destination well beyond the guest room. At Opal Sol, three new street-level dining concepts are bringing another layer of activity to Clearwater Beach’s Beach Walk promenade. Designed by Nichols Architects, Opal Sol Resort has welcomed Lolita’s Coastal Cocina, Float Malt Shop & Creamery, and Beach Market. All three concepts are located at street level and open to the public, extending the resort experience to visitors and the Clearwater Beach community. Together, they add Mexican-inspired dining, a…

What makes a hotel truly belong to its neighborhood? Join Nichols Architects for an evening exploring the design ideas behind Arlo Wynwood and the role hospitality architecture can play in shaping vibrant communities. On Thursday, July 16, at 6:00 PM, Nichols Architects will partner with the Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD) to host Not Just for Guests: Community-Driven Hospitality at Arlo Wynwood, a walking tour and design talk inside one of Miami’s most distinctive hospitality projects. The event…

Block E at Miami World Center is gearing up for its next chapter. FAA filings have been submitted for Miami World Tower 2, following a permit application filed earlier this year that is currently under review. Designed by Nichols Architects and developed by New York City-based Lalezarian Properties, Phase 2 was designed as a tower duo, adding 705 residential units at a maximum height of 694 feet. Sitting atop a 13-level parking garage, the amenities deck on top of the…

Last Friday marked the soft opening of The Olde Naples Hotel, introducing a hospitality experience designed as a contemporary interpretation of Old Florida living — relaxed, refined, and deeply connected to its surroundings. As Architect of Record, Nichols Architects played a key role throughout every stage of the project, helping bring the vision to life through the coordination and refinement of the many details that shape the guest experience behind the scenes. The project reflects a strong collaborative effort, with…

We’re honored to share that Nichols Architects has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 100 Hospitality Architects and Designers—one of only five firms selected in Florida. The recognition celebrates the American firms shaping today’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and wellness destinations. Forbes reviewed more than 850 U.S.-based firms and evaluated submissions through its rigorous Architecture System of Evaluation, assessing projects completed since 2019 across twelve categories of design excellence and best practices. For Nichols Architects, this recognition…

The Tampa EDITION has once again made headlines — this time ranking No. 4 among the Top 10 Hotels in Florida in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. With an impressive score of 98.65, the recognition cements the hotel’s place among the state’s most celebrated destinations and marks a milestone for Tampa’s growing luxury scene. Opened in 2022 as part of the Water Street Tampa development, the EDITION introduced a new level of sophistication to the city’s hospitality market….

Conde Nast Traveler is always on the lookout for great stay options, and our work has been highlighted in more than a few of their lists. This time, the publication turns to Miami to look at comfortable stays that won’t break the bank. According to the editors, “The best affordable hotels in Miami aren’t bare-bones—they’re smart, well-designed, and ideally positioned so you can spend your money on the highlights of your itinerary.” Out of the 9 highlighted hotels, Nichols Architects were…

A beloved South Florida landmark is reopening its doors this December. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, originally designed by Nichols Architects, is set to welcome guests back on December 9 after a $100 million renovation led by Miami-based hospitality investment and development firm Gencom. The extensive transformation reimagines the resort’s guestrooms, dining concepts, and wellness facilities, breathing new life into the 17-acre property while maintaining the spirit of the original design. According to a quote on the South Florida Business Journal,…

Miami Beach’s vibrant culinary scene will be on full display from October 22–25 with the 13th annual South Beach Seafood Festival. This year, the festival includes two new “An Evening in Miami Beach” dinners, a chefs’ showdown, and a new competition for home chefs, celebrating both local flavors and international culinary talent. Festival highlights include the Chef Showdown on October 24 at Lummus Park, where diners can sample creations from twenty South Florida chefs and vote for their favorite dishes,…

The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, a defining piece of the downtown skyline designed by Nichols Architects, has secured a $79.3 million refinancing deal, according to The Real Deal. MetLife Investment Management and MDM Group closed on the floating-rate loan, provided by Madison Newbond, with JLL representing the borrowers. Completed in 2010 as part of the Met Square complex, the 41-story JW Marriott Marquis brought a new level of hospitality to downtown Miami. The 357-key hotel includes 313 JW Marriott Marquis…