Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Receives Official Approval for Demolition

August 6, 2021

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will rise 100 stories at 1,049 feet tall making it the “highest skyscraper south of Manhattan.” In June, the developers launched Waldorf Astoria’s official sales gallery located at 400 Biscayne Bay, right across from the construction site.

Waldorf Astoria has received official approval to begin clearing the site. According to the Miami Building Department, the demolition permit was submitted in early June 2021 and officially approved on August 4, 2021.

Clearing the actual 5,000 square foot site is estimated to cost around $30,000. The developer is working with The BG Group for demolition.

The developers include PMG with Sieger-Suarez Architects are the designers for the project. This tower will be truly one-of-a-kind with a unique design featuring 9 stacked glass cubes offsetting each other as they go vertical. Design interior created by BAMO design firm.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences will rise 1,049 feet tall and will feature 360 condos, 205 hotel rooms, and suites.

Tower Amenities:

• Peacock Alley
• True Waldorf Service and concierge
• Unobstructed views of city and downtown skyline, Miami Beach and Atlantic Ocean
• Waldorf Astoria immersive resort-style pool with outdoor café and private cabanas
• Private Bar/ Wine Tasting Room
• Signature Restaurant
• All-Day Dining Brasserie
• Pre-function and function spaces
• Meeting and boardrooms
• Waldorf Astoria Kids Club
• 24-hour valet parking
• Signature spa
• Leading-edge fitness center with private training studios

Residential Amenities:

• 24-hour doormen and lobby desk attendants
• Private porte cochère with 24-hour valet service and private residential entry
• 24-hour concierge services in addition to dedicated on-site professionals
• Live-in resident manager and 24-hour security
• Front-door package and service delivery via signature Concierge Closet
• Owners Lounge with high ceilings
• Billiard and entertainment room with panoramic bay views
• Designed for private functions and equipped with adjacent catering kitchen
• Private residential pool deck with whirlpools with lounging areas
• Exclusive Waldorf Astoria Miami access and benefits, including preferred spa and restaurant rates and access to à la carte hotel services

Property Markets Group, Greybrook, and Hilton are also partnering on the project. The groundbreaking is still planned for the beginning of 2022.