Mandarin Oriental Miami to close, lay off 430 staff ahead of renovation
This week's hospitality news.
www.bizjournals.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key announced a closure in 2025 as part of a redevelopment plan. The property was set to close on May 31, 2025, with about 430 staff laid off as operations wind down ahead of demolition and the new two-tower development [Business Journals South Florida, 2025-04-27; Hotel Dive, 2025-04-12]. This redevelopment envisions The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami plus a new Mandarin Oriental hotel, connected by a large amenity podium, with openings targeted around 2030 [Hotel Dive, 2025-04-12].
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The project is part of Swire Properties’ One Island Drive initiative in Brickell Key, combining a residences component and a luxury hotel, with a waterfront 3.5-acre site and a prominent skyline redevelopment in Miami [Hotel Dive, 2025-04-12; Business Traveller, 2024-12-27]. A formal closing gala was planned to mark the hotel’s legacy as it transitions to the new development [Business Traveller, 2024-12-27].
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In early 2026, coverage highlighted a milestone related to the redevelopment, including a reported implosion to clear the site for the new complex, with media noting it as a major milestone in Miami’s luxury-development era [USA Today, 2026-04-10; Travel and Tour World, 2026-04-11; The Traveler, 2026-04-13]. These reports indicate the project is progressing toward the 2030 openings mentioned in earlier plans.
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For official updates and timelines, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and its Miami property have historically published notices and press updates; subscribing to their Miami page is recommended for the latest statements and event calendars [Mandarin Oriental Miami official news/subscribe page, 2024-12-31].
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the most current official statements or press releases and summarize them.
- Create a timeline of key milestones (closure date, layoffs, demolition, new-build phases, and expected openings).
- Track ongoing developments and notable local coverage from reputable outlets.
Would you like a concise timeline or a comparison of the two-tower development components (hotel vs. residences) with expected milestones?