Developers have released renderings of proposals to build a hotel connected to the terminals at MIA, the Herald is reporting.
There two proposals are:
- Westin hotel with 451 rooms, with an estimated budget to build of $265 million. Arquitectonica is the architect, with FDR Miami Hotel LLC the developer.
- Hilton hotel with over 400 rooms, with an estimated budget to build of $241.7 million. Zyscovich is the architect, with Parmco Airport Hospitality LLC the developer.
Miami-Dade has set a minimum standard for the new facility to be an Upper Upscale hotel (also known as a four-star hotel).
Other minimums include that it must have at least 451 keys; an all day full-service restaurant/bar; rooftop restaurant; pool with terrace; business/meeting/event space; fitness center; and spa.
There will also be a climate-controlled pedestrian connection bridge between the hotel and Concourse D, and valet parking using spaces in MIA’s garage.
FDR Miami Hotel LLC is a joint venture between Jeff Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development, LLC and Stephen Ross’ Related Companies.
The FDR proposal has been recommended by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
The winning bidder will lease the land, build the hotel, and operate it, generating revenue for the county.
The developers presented their proposals to Miami-Dade’s Aviation and Economic Development Committee on June 14. A full commission meeting where a decision is expected to be made is scheduled for July 18.
The Westin proposal by FDR Miami Hotel, designed by Arquitectonica:
The Hilton proposal by Parmco, designed by Zyscovich:
