Chuck Roberts, a Miami Beach resident and notable figure in luxury real estate provided valuable insights to OceanBeachBulletin on the best hotels to visit in Miami. Thanks to Nichols Architects‘ long-time expertise in luxury hospitality, three of our projects made the list. Read his insights on these properties:   Miami Beach Edition Staying at this chic resort from hotel magnate Ian Schrager will not be cheap, but the Miami Beach Edition earns its exorbitant price tag. Travelers will find every…

The hotel-within-a-hotel concept is gaining traction, offering guests a secluded and personalized experience within larger properties. Brands like Conrad and Waldorf Astoria have embraced the trend, according to a Travel + Leisure, offering exclusive floors or sections complete with dedicated entrances, private check-ins, and bespoke services. These enclaves cater to luxury travelers seeking the intimacy of a boutique hotel while enjoying the amenities of a larger resort. In South Florida, two Nichols Architects projects have embraced this concept over the…

A new facility for a new era Set on 22 oceanfront acres and one-and-a-half miles from South Beach and the Art Deco district, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach has long been one of South Florida’s most popular luxury resorts. Frank Sinatra and Lucile Ball were regulars. It has 1,504 guestrooms and suites. The property has an existing convention center of about 100,000 square feet with capacity for up to 5,000. But this new facility will allow the Fontainebleau to hold multiple events…

Arlo Wynwood, the vibrant boutique hotel designed by Nichols Architects, has been honored with the prestigious title of Best Hotel in Miami for 2024 by Miami New Times. This accolade is a testament to the hotel’s exceptional design and its seamless integration into the lively Wynwood neighborhood. The hotel, with its delightfully colored wavy mural, has become an iconic landmark in Wynwood, embodying the area’s essence of street art, hip vibes, and fun crowds. Almost two years after its grand…

At Fontainebleau Miami Beach, work is underway on the adjacent 45,000-square-foot Coastal Convention Center, with plans to host groups by Q4. In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the 1,504-room Fontainebleau Miami Beach plans to open a major addition before the end of the year. Designed by Nichols Architects, the new-build, 45,000-square-foot Coastal Convention Center will be connected to Fontainebleau’s Treesor Tower via skybridge. The five-story building will feature a 16,500-square-foot ballroom with an outdoor terrace, a 9,500-square-foot junior ballroom, and…

Fontainebleau Miami Beach will celebrate one of the most significant expansions in its seven-decade history with the opening of the all-new Coastal Convention Center in Q4 2024. Spanning five stories and 45,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility features a versatile, modern design to elevate customized business and leisure events – ranging from personal and intimate to grand, large-scale events – within Miami’s booming social and convention tourism industry. Conceived by Fontainebleau Development and brought to life by Miami-based Nichols Architects, and interior design…

Zendaya’s popularity knows no bounds, and with the movie star portraying a world-class tennis athlete in the upcoming film “The Challengers,” interest in the sport is once again on the rise. Google search data revealed that the term “adult tennis lessons” surged by 245% since the film’s release date on April 22. Thrillist and HotelsTonight assembled a list of four hotels to book for a tennis-filled summer, and Nichols Architect‘s Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne made it to number one.  …

By  John Charles Robbins – Read at source at Miami Today A developer is bringing a new mixed-use residential tower that will include a hotel and outdoor dining to Miami Worldcenter. Miami A/I Parcel 3 Subsidiary LLC has presented a plan for Miami Worldcenter Block C East at 155 NE 10th St., in the northern edge of the booming Miami Worldcenter District. This project will be a 53-story mixed-use tower with a 280-key hotel, along with 351 luxury condominiums, commercial-retail…

Designed by Nichols Architects, Loews Miami Beach Hotel rolls out the red carpet for families with all kinds of amenities and programming offered year-round. That includes the SoBe Kids Club, where four- to 10-year-olds can take part in arts and crafts, STEM activities, cooking classes and other experiences curated in partnership with the Miami Children’s Museum and Frost Museum of Science. When it’s time to go for a swim, the hotel’s beachfront and zero-entry pool make it easy to cool…

The Fontainebleau Group celebrated last Friday the Top Out of its new Coastal Convention Center building. With the expansion, the historic hotel will be offering state-of-the-art conference amenities and inspired by coastal soirees. Designed by Nichols Architects with seamless connection to the outdoors, private terraces, and two elegant ballrooms. 45,000 sf total 16,000 sf grand ballroom 9,500 sf junior ballroom 15,000 sf pre-function space 7 meeting rooms Team: Fontainebleau Development Nichols Architects Structural Engineers – YAS M.E.P. – HNGS Interior…