What Miami hotel might be torn down?
historic Deauville Beach Resort
Miami Beach’s building official has issued a demolition order for the historic Deauville Beach Resort following an inspection of the deteriorating hotel complex last week. But skeptical city commissioners on Thursday questioned the city’s reliance on an engineering study paid for by the hotel’s owners.
What happened to the Deauville Hotel?
THE BUILDING TODAY: The historic beach resort sits abandoned and in a state of disrepair that would cost millions to restore. An electrical fire that broke out in 2017 forced the hotel to shut down and has been closed ever since.
How long is the Deauville Hotel been closed in Miami Beach and why?
The historic hotel has been closed since an electrical fire in July 2017. The damage was compounded by Hurricane Irma two months later. In an effort to force the owners of the iconic hotel to make the necessary repairs, the City filed suit in February 2019.
Who owns the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach?
Alex Meruelo is the de facto owner of the historical hotel. Following an electrical fire that closed the hotel in 2017, Alex Meruelo has been embroiled in a public controversy, being accused of deliberately allowing the building to fall into disrepair so it could be demolished for development.
Is the Deauville Hotel still in Miami Beach?
Historic preservationists, who are fighting to save the building from demolition, were also left in shock. The hotel, which has been shuttered since 2017, is located in a historic district in North Beach.
Is the Delano closed?
The Delano hotel has been closed since March amid the Covid-19 outbreak. A statement from Eldridge says the company plans for the property to remain closed as it carries out an upcoming refurbishment. The deal to purchase Delano South Beach also included the 878-room Hudson Hotel in New York.
Is the Delano South Beach Open?
Delano South Beach is currently closed until further notice.
Is the Delano South Beach still open?
Now, it has a new owner. Connecticut-based holding company Eldridge purchased the 191-room Collins Ave. hotel for an undisclosed amount from hospitality giant SBE last month. The hotel will remain closed until anticipated renovations are finished, Eldridge said in a statement.
Is Delano Hotel Miami Open?
Why is Delano Miami closed?
Delano South Beach closed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the property will remain closed in anticipation of a significant refurbishment. The Hudson Hotel will also be shutting down all remaining hotel operations in December 2020 in anticipation of a planned upgrade and repositioning.
Why is the Delano Hotel closed?