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…

South Florida’s condo developers want to build, baby, build –– in Broward County. Long overshadowed by Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, its more expensive neighbors to the north and south, it seems Broward is getting its moment in the sun. The Real Deal mapped all the upcoming condos to be developed on the county and two high end properties caught our eyes: the Nichols Architects partnerships with Related Group. Take a look below: 1350 South Ocean Boulevard | Waldorf Astoria Pompano…

A new luxury beachfront resort on Clearwater Beach will open on Valentine’s Day. Opal Sol will feature 248 rooms, three pools, several restaurants, a spa and 57,194 square feet of event space. The resort is located across the street from sister resort Opal Sands, which opened in 2016. The two properties are connected via skyway bridge. The two Opal resorts on Clearwater Beach will combine to boast over 106,000 square feet of event space, with the company pitching the properties as…

Stories From Hilton – December 5, 2024 Hilton’s luxury brands experienced a record-breaking year of growth with more than 500 properties now open in highly coveted destinations offering once-in-a-lifetime guest experiences across Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, NoMad Hotels, and Signia by Hilton, including a new exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) and a growing portfolio of standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences. Sitting on a two-acre oceanfront site, Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach spans only 92 residential…

By Heidi Mitchell As the glitterati descend on Miami for Art Week, a raft of luxe hotels have glammed up to serve their eclectic tastes. Here are a few of our new — and updated — favorites. LOEWS MIAMI BEACH, by Nichols Architects This long-favorite escape in the heart of South Beach is once again leaning into Art Week, this year partnering with San Francisco gallerist Jonathan Carver Moore, who will be the Art Deco hotel’s official Gallerist in Residence. His…

By Francisco Alvarado BH Group and Related Group are bringing the W Hotels brand to Pompano Beach, securing a deal with Marriott for the joint venture’s 24-story waterfront project. Designed by Coral Gables-based Nichols Architects, W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom suites ranging from 580 square feet to 3,400 square feet, the release states. The tower will also have three penthouses with private rooftops. Across South Florida, condo and condo-hotel…

Big news for Miami Beach: the Fontainebleau Coastal Convention Center (FBCCC) has officially received its first Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)! Ready just in time for Miami Art Basel, the new addition brings state of the art meeting and event spaces to one of the most famous hotels in the world, infusing contemporary design on the Fontainebleau’s rich history. Our design for the FBCCC takes inspiration from Morris Lapidus’ iconic bowtie pattern, giving it a sleek, contemporary update that fits…

By Lisa J. Huriash, November 20, 2024 A new 24-story tower under the luxury W Hotels brand is coming to one of Pompano Beach’s most prominent beachside locations, a team of developers announced Wednesday. It’s one of the many new developments that will redefine the city’s skyline. It’ll be called the W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences, at 200 N. Ocean Drive, at the northeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and State Road A1A. “Obviously, Pompano is attracting a lot of…

Nichols Architects is thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Related Group and BH Group: the new W Hotel & Residences in Pompano Beach. This striking 24-story tower will bring 77 high-end condo units and 296 condo-hotel suites to the heart of this growing coastal destination. The development is designed to redefine Pompano Beach’s skyline while elevating the region’s reputation. As described by Related Group, “One thing the region is missing is a four- or five-star hotel with great restaurants,…

October 29, 2024, by Chloe Gallivan British billionaire investors, the Reuben Brothers, have acquired the iconic W South Beach hotel for nearly a half-billion dollars. Nichols Architects served as the Lead Architects on the project, guiding its design to completion when it first opened in 2009. Other than the W South Beach, the Reuben Brothers have expanded their footprint in South Florida with notable acquisitions like the Chesterfield in Palm Beach. “We are excited to build on the extraordinary success that…