Breaking Ground

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach marks the luxury brand's debut in the Miami Beach market, created through the transformation of a landmark oceanfront hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue, one of the city's most storied beachfront addresses within Miami Beach's luxury hotel corridor.

TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 9, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
08.26
Start
2027
Completion
348
Keys
20
Floors
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2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. 20 floors and 348 hotel keys. Broke ground August 2026, completing Winter 2027.

The story so far
Announced 2026 est.Not yet under construction: still operating as W South Beach; conversion to Waldorf Astoria announced Jul 7 2026 (Hilton + TRD), closes Aug 20 2026 for renovation, reopens late 2027. Demote construction→announced.
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Historic Preservation Board partially approves renovation Apr 2026Miami Beach approves Reuben Brothers' upgrade plans with conditions but denies the 23rd Street club valet canopy, partial nightclub wall demolition and a new beachfront restaurant (The Real Deal; Miami Herald)
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Broke ground Aug 2026W South Beach shut its doors around Aug 20, 2026 to begin the gut conversion into Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach — the project is no longer merely announced, work on the 348-suite transformation is starting.
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Renovation plans filed for Miami Beach Planning Board review Sep 2026Reuben Brothers lodged the gut-renovation application for the 20-story oceanfront hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue, set for the board's Oct. 6 agenda. The filing pitches a move away from the property's nightlife identity toward quieter luxury hospitality, with 348 redesigned oceanfront suites, a new lobby and Peacock Alley, reworked dining, an expanded spa and fitness center and an upgraded 48,000-square-foot pool deck ahead of the Winter 2027 relaunch under Hilton management.
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Planning Board approves Waldorf Astoria changes Oct 6, 2026Miami Beach Planning Board voted 6-0 to approve the modified conditional use permit for new and reconfigured restaurant, lounge and lobby spaces; outdoor entertainment, noise and hours at the pool deck and beach restaurant were deferred to a later meeting
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Expected opening Winter 2027
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About the project

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach marks the luxury brand's debut in the Miami Beach market, created through the transformation of a landmark oceanfront hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue, one of the city's most storied beachfront addresses within Miami Beach's luxury hotel corridor. Owned by Reuben Brothers, the global private-equity and real-estate group behind Waldorf Astoria London's Admiralty Arch, and managed by Hilton under a newly signed agreement, the 20-story property is undergoing a meticulous renovation and repositioning ahead of its relaunch. The reimagined hotel will feature 348 newly refreshed suites, among the most spacious in the market, each with ocean views and a private balcony, alongside a new lobby and Peacock Alley (the brand's signature gathering space), a food and beverage program led by world-class culinary talent, a newly curated spa and enhanced fitness center, an upgraded 48,000-square-foot pool deck with private cabanas, and revitalized event spaces. Interiors are designed by Avenue Interior Design. The property joins Waldorf Astoria's global portfolio of hotels and is a separate development from the forthcoming Waldorf Astoria in Downtown Miami.

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Frequently asked

Where is Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach located?

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach is located in Miami Beach.

When will Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach be completed?

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach is breaking ground, with completion targeted in Winter 2027.

Who is developing Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach?

Reuben Brothers, Hilton is the developer behind Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach.

Who designed Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach?

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach was designed by Avenue Interior Design.

How big is Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach?

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach rises 20 stories with 348 hotel keys.