Latest News About Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Here’s the latest on Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

• Closure and redevelopment: Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key permanently closed on May 31, 2025, as part of a planned $1 billion redevelopment into a two-tower residential project with a new hotel component planned for 2030. The closure affected about 430 staff members who were laid off through September 2025. This marks the end of the original Brickell Key hotel era and the transition to a mixed-use luxury development.[1][2]

• Redevelopment details: The new project, called The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, will pair two towers with a 100,000-square-foot amenity podium connecting them, and will include a flagship North American hotel component as part of the upscale residential district on Brickell Key. The broader One Island Drive waterfront district aims to redefine luxury living and hospitality in Miami’s Brickell area.[3][1]

• Timeline and expectations: The sales and development timeline has signaled a phased opening for the new hotel and residences around 2028–2030, with completion and full operation anticipated by 2030. The redevelopment is positioned to attract high-end international travelers and luxury residents, aligning with Miami’s ongoing luxury real estate and hospitality growth.[1][3]

• Community and industry context: The Mandarin Oriental project is one of several high-profile luxury developments in Miami in recent years, reflecting broader trends in upscale hospitality and mixed-use urban projects in the city. Local and industry reports have highlighted Miami as a top market for luxury hotel investment and redevelopment activity in the mid-2020s.[2][1]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent press releases or summarize what’s currently known about the new development plans, pricing expectations for the residences, or the anticipated hotel branding for the new property. Additionally, I can track updates and provide a short follow-up as new information becomes available.