In Miami Beach, the beloved Deco gem, The Savoy Hotel has been a bastion of glamour and personalized service since it opened in 1935. Now, the legendary hotel is ready to welcome its valued guests after a multi-million-dollar refresh that has made the boutique property a Miami-meets-Palm Beach tropical and elegant barefoot oasis.
Pebb Capital — a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm — today announced the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Miami Beach Mid-Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. The new 100-key hotel features a wide range of amenities in one of the U.S.' leading tourism destinations. This news follows the company's acquisition of the historically-designated property in 2016 and subsequent engagement in a $25 million rehabilitation to reposition its interiors to align with the Hampton by Hilton brand while reinvigorating the architectural splendor of the building.
Nautilus by Arlo, located in the heart of Miami Beach's art deco district, has unveiled a redesigned lobby and public spaces, new amenities, locally-inspired programming and a selection of the brand's New York City-based collaborators, all coming together to reimagine the Arlo Hotels experience for South Beach.
Hospitality veteran Macarena Sepulveda has been appointed Director of Event Planning and Meeting Experience at The Confidante Miami Beach, a playful oceanfront oasis located in Miami Beach's mid-beach neighborhood, effective immediately. In her new role, Sepulveda is responsible for managing the planning and execution of banquet events at The Confidante, leveraging the property's vibrant one-of-a-kind spaces to offer the perfect backdrop for meetings, weddings and special occasions. Sepulveda also oversees event services, including food and beverage, stewarding and operations to ensure a seamless and memorable occasion every time. The following year, in 2014, Sepulveda was awarded by the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association as the "Catering Manager of the Year" while also being named "Event Management Rising Star" by the Marriott South Florida Business Council. Additionally, in 2014, Sepulveda was the recipient of the Marriott's Global Discipline Event Leadership GEM award for the Americas. With her extensive experience in a leadership role, Sepulveda is poised to proactively drive hotel growth within the Hyatt brand. Having earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Instituto Nacional de Capacitacion Profesional, a member of The Leading Hotel Schools of the World, she brings a detail-oriented and cutting-edge approach to the team.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach is set to welcome its first guests in late 2019. The chic property will be located in the heart of South Beach, a p opular international and local destination in Miami Beach. The property will be the boutique hotel company's fifth in the Sunshine State, complementing its existing hotels in Miami Beach, Downtown Miami and Vero Beach. Altamarea Group, the renowned New York restaurant Hospitality Group, will run the hotel's food and beverage program, and bring its highly popular Osteria Morini brand from Soho to the Kimpton Palomar.
National real estate investor and developer Lightstone announced today the topping out of construction at Moxy South Beach, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2020. The 202-key, eight-story hotel, located at 915 Washington Ave. marks Lightstone's fourth Moxy Hotel development in partnership with Marriott and the company's first Moxy property outside of New York.
In his new role as director of sales and marketing, Mr. Richesin will be responsible for spearheading the oceanfront luxury hotel's sales, marketing, and revenue strategies which had the honor of earning the AAA Four Diamond rating. Mr. Richesin joins Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club with over 15 years of hospitality sales and marketing experience and extensive success in promoting branded experiences. He spent 13 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he last held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing for the Sheraton Burlington Hotel leading the Group, Transient, Catering and Event Management teams.
Jacqueline Lejart joins Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club with an extensive background in hotel operations, being a visionary leader for several of top international hotels for the past 25 years. Her responsibilities will focus on preserving excellence in customer service by maintaining the unique and upscale environment that guests have grown familiar with at the property. Mrs. Lejart moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 2002 where she held the position of front office manager for Eden Roc, A Renaissance Resort and Spa. During her tenures at several Miami Beach properties, she's been recognized as "Manager of the Quarter" four times and "Manager of the Year" twice.
In her new role as director of sales and marketing, Christelle Fourcade will be responsible for spearheading the sales, marketing, and revenue strategies for the newly renovated and reopened Miami Beach hotel which had the honor of earning the AAA Four Diamond rating after the 2019 inspection. She most recently held the role of market director of sales for Marriott International, specifically overseeing the sales efforts for The Ritz Carlton, Bal Harbour and The Ritz Carlton, South Beach.
WorldHotels recently added Eden Roc Miami Beach, United States to its Elite Collection. This rarified selection of hotels and resorts represents upper upscale properties recognized for their elevated delivery of service and amenities.
Romei joins Faena Hotel Miami Beach with over twenty-five years of concierge experience, most recently serving as the Chef Concierge of The Waldorf Astoria and Waldorf Towers in New York City. He has also served as the Chef Concierge for Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Romei is the former General Secretary of the prestigious international organization Les Clefs D'Or and served on their International Executive Committee for 10 years. Romei has a BA from Manhattanville College and a MA in International Studies from New York University. He is Founding President of the Southern Florida Concierge Association as well as an Honorary Member of Les Clefs d'Or UICH International.
Quadrum Global today announced that its South Beach asset, The Nautilus Hotel, has joined the Arlo Hotels brand portfolio and has been rebranded as "Nautilus by Arlo." This is the first Arlo property outside of New York City, and diversifies the brand's portfolio to include standard-sized hotel guestrooms in addition to the "micro" concepts observed at the two New York-based properties: Arlo SoHo and Arlo NoMad. Nautilus by Arlo is reimagining the South Beach experience, bringing Miami's global urban perspective to the beach through technology-forward services and amenities, approachable design, and imaginative local programming reflecting the spirit of the storied locale.
The St. Regis Bal HarbourResort, a AAA Five-Diamond and ForbesFive-Star resort, today announced the appointment ofAndreas Schatzschneiderasexecutivechef.Schatzschneiderwill oversee all culinary operations including the luxury resort'sfour distinct diningvenues,inaddition to RoséSundays, the resort's award-wining Sunday Brunch offering.TheGermanchef brings more than25years ofindustry experience with him to The St. Regis Bal HarbourResort.
Following a $110 million transformation of the iconic Park Central hotel, Celino South Beach will debut as a 132-guestroom oceanfront haven and will introduce a reinterpretation of 1940s Miami Beach glamour. Known as the birthplace of the country's first conga line and the '40s hangout for stars like Clark Gable and Humphry Bogart. Celino will be comprised of three original Art Deco buildings plus a new five-story atrium building.
Following a $110 million transformation, the 132-guestroom oceanfront haven will debut a vibrant reinterpretation of 1940s Miami Beach glamour. Celino South Beach will be comprised of three original Art Deco buildings including the historic Park Central Hotel plus a new five-story atrium building.
Generator, whose design-driven affordable luxury has disrupted hospitality across Europe, has opened its first US property, Generator Miami, this fall.
Kimpton Angler's Hotel South Beach revealed its new stunningly designed spaces and 85 new guest rooms recently with the completion of its new addition on Washington Avenue just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and the world-famous Art Deco District.
Miami Beach is a famously glamorous destination, but travelers who want a more affordable chance to explore can check out the first US location of a hip European hostel chain.