Mandarin Oriental Miami to close, lay off 430 staff ahead of renovation
This week's hospitality news.
www.bizjournals.comI don’t have live access to current news right now, but here’s the most recent widely reported update about Mandarin Oriental, Miami based on available sources:
- The property on Brickell Key has been undergoing a major redevelopment plan into a two-tower complex, including The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, with a new Mandarin Oriental hotel and multiple luxury residences planned to open around 2030. This redevelopment has involved significant staffing changes as part of the broader project timeline.[1][2]
- The hotel previously announced a closure and layoffs as part of the transition, with about 430 employees affected during the lead-up to the redevelopment, and the closure date tied to the formal shift into the new project plan.[2][9]
- Reports and industry coverage have highlighted the demolition and long-term vision for Brickell Key, signaling Miami’s ongoing emphasis on luxury hospitality and residential development in that area.[8][1]
Illustration: A timeline snapshot
- 2024–2025: Announcement of demolition and redevelopment for two-tower project.
- 2025: Closure and layoffs as the site transitions.
- 2030 (planned): Expected opening of The Residences and the new Mandarin Oriental hotel as part of the Brickell Key development.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles and summarize any new developments (dates, specific condo counts, and road closures related to any implosion or construction activity) and provide direct quotes with sources. Would you like me to do that?