The Perfect Pairing: Exclusive Residences and Luxury Hotel Brands

Photo Credit: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

Other hotel-branded residences are exclusive, private developments with deluxe concierge services and amenities for owners only. Rental policies are determined by the condominium owners’ association.

Buyers can expect the monthly fees, rules, and restrictions that typically come with condominium ownership. When evaluating a branded residence, some factors to consider are the location, the brand’s reputation, access to amenities, rental policies, and the company that manages the property. 

Whether a residence is part of a resort or a private development, ownership is associated with the prestige of the hotel brand, its reputation for property management, and the caliber of services and amenities provided.

Below are some of Miami’s most exclusive hotel-branded residences. 

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

The Ritz-Carlton stamp of luxury and service defines this private property. Located on a tranquil point surrounded by water in a residential area of Miami Beach, it boasts a private marina, 111 condominiums, and 15 free-standing villas designed by Piero Lissoni. The residences offer 1,700 to 10,000 square feet of living space. Luxury amenities include a resort pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, multisport simulator, screening room, art studio, children’s playroom, and two yoga studios. 

Photo Credit: Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

The Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, located in Downtown Miami, has announced it will be the tallest building in Florida. This luxury development will be 100 stories and 1,049 feet tall, featuring 360 residences and 205 hotel rooms/suites. The building has been crafted by architect Carlos Ott, with a design of nine stacked glass cubes, and is being developed by Property Markets Group, Greybrook Realty Partners, and Hilton. The tower is projected to be completed in 2025, and the residences will start at $1 million.

1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

Set in the middle of lively South Beach, this exclusive oceanfront resort provides owners with a sanctuary featuring private entrances and facilities, a 24-hour concierge, bellman services, and valet parking. They also have access to the hotel’s amenities, including a private 600-foot beach on the Atlantic Ocean, four swimming pools, a 14,000-square-foot fitness center and spa, specialty restaurants, and 24-hour in-residence dining. The 21 private residences range in size from 868 to 4,207 square feet. The emphasis is luxury and sustainability in this hotel, which features natural materials and furnishings and offers farm-to-table dining. 

Surf Club Four Seasons Private Residences

The seaside town of Surfside is located between North Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. Nestled on nine oceanfront acres, the iconic Surf Club has been a landmark destination since 1930, but the Spanish architecture of the original club has been preserved and enhanced for the club’s current iteration. It now serves as the focal point of a Four Seasons resort, augmented by two 12-story residential towers. Designed by celebrated architect Richard Meier, the 150 residences feature walls of glass to maximize ocean and bay views. Homes range from 1,800 to 7,800 square feet. Twelve unique penthouses offer single, duplex, and triplex living options. 

The Aman Miami Beach

Aman, the prominent international developer of luxury resorts and hotel-branded residences, has announced a new project for the Faena District of South Beach in partnership with Miami-based OKO Group, developers of ultraluxe Missoni Baia and Una Residences, and Access Industries, a private investment firm whose holdings include the Faena Hotel. While no details are available yet, the level of luxury is sure to be outstanding.