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Condo-Hotels:
The latest trend in the real estate and hospitality
industry is what is commonly called condo-hotels.
The concept is the following: buyers are purchasing a hotel room
in usually a luxury resort, then rent it out through the management
of the condo-hotel to get a recurring income. When owners want
to use their property they usually reserve some dates that vary
from year to year or simply come when the room is empty. Usually
owners may decide to give in the hotel management program, but
they may elect not to do so. In the later case they will enjoy
having a small apartment with all services and amenities of an
hotel. Regulations of different condo-hotel may vary, often a
lot of restrictions apply.
This concept was created and launched mainly in
Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Most of the condo- hotel properties
were usually luxury high-rises (4 or 5 stars) well located in
a premium location. Existing miami-condo hotels are spread out,
throughout the greater Miami:
 Le
Meridien - M Residences
Sunny Isles
"Oceanfront paradise in the making." This 25 story
oceanfront condominium offers 1 and 2 bedroom residences.
Condos range from 698 to 1,503 sq. ft. The fresh innovative
new condominium has an oceanfront infinity-edge pool with
a bar, surrounded by hammocks and private cabanas. It also
features a luxurious poolside waterfall massage and a Bice
beachfront restaurant. Offers its very own private oasis by
the ocean. |
|  Trump
International Sonesta Beach Resort
& Residences
Sunny Isles
Located just
north of Miami Beach, the Trump International Sonesta Beach
Resort is the newest luxury oceanfront resort to grace the
coast of Sunny Isles Beach. Each of the 390 condo-hotel rooms
and suites, from 550 to 1,800 square feet, feature elegant,
contemporary furnishings in a rich, dark walnut. Granite countertops
and crown moldings accentuate spectacular views of the Atlantic
Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. |
|  The
Acqualina
Sunny Isles
Soaring over the Atlantic
on South Florida's fabled coastline, Acqualina is an oceanfront
masterpiece. Graced with panoramic vistas of the sea and Miami's
glittering skyline, the resort's grand 51-story Mediterranean-inspired
tower features a 97-room ultra-luxury boutique resort and
188 lavish residences. |
|  Oceanpoint
Resort
Sunny Isles
At Ocean Point, you can choose
from among 166 one, two, and three-bedroom residences, ranging
from 957 to 1892 square feet, every one ingeniously designed
with spectacular ocean views, spacious lobby and world-class
amenities. Located in Sunny Isles, just across the causeway
from Aventura, Ocean Point offers truly luxury living right
on the beach, with all the comforts of home and all the services
of a world-class resort hotel.
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 The
Setai
South Beach
The Setai is a meticulously
replicated art deco landmark, situated in the prime oceanfront
district of South Beach, Florida. Originally built in the
1930’s as the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel, The Setai
recreates the style and charm of the city’s fabled past,
while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and
elegance to its overall appeal. |
 The
Fontainbleau
Miami Beach
Occupying 1,200 feet of beautiful
oceanfront land, The Fontainebleau Hilton a 900-unit hotel,
has a 50-year operating history. The Fontainebleau, built
in 1954, has been upgraded numerous times and is now in the
midst of another multi-million dollar remodeling. Along with
the towers of Fontainebleau II and Fontainebleau III, they
will form an impressive private club-like complex that will
dominate the middle portion of Miami Beach. |
 The
Regent
South Beach
This luxury 80-suite condominium
hotel, being developed by South Beach Resorts Development,
is situated directly on Ocean Drive, center stage to the South
Beach lifestyle. The hotel features exquisite penthouses with
secluded rooftop gardens, roman hot tubs and heartstopping
ocean views as well as a full European spa and trend-setting
restaurant/ lounge. Your access to all this is unlimited because,
after all, you own it. |
 The
Tides
South Beach
Classic art deco design. Elegant
modern aesthetics. The Tides, the premier oceanfront hotel
on Miami's famed South Beach. Forty-five sleekly stylish rooms
and dramatic penthouse suites offering expansive ocean views
and at least five hundred and fifty square feet of space to
call your own. |
 The
Ritz-Carlton
Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne,
Miami's only AAA Five Diamond resort, is located on the southernmost
barrier island in the United States, just five miles from
downtown Miami. The acclaimed island paradise
includes a 20,000 square-foot luxury spa, two restaurants
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, an 11-court tennis garden,
and is only minutes from the airport, area attractions and
South Beach. |
 The
Bennett
South Beach
The Bennett Condo, SoBe urban
living at its best! Just steps away from Lincoln Road, Ocean
Drive & Española Way in the midst of best nightlife.
Renovation of a 3 story 1920's building. 23 residences uniquely
designed by John Marquette, featuring European kitchen cabinetry
with stainless steel appliances, spa like bathrooms, Duravitt
sink, natural stone floors, natural stone walls & designer
fixtures; hardwood floors |
 Bentley
Beach
South Beach
This 109 all-suite luxury condo-hotel
is an oasis of serenity and elegance in a very exclusive beach
setting. Oversized suites have been custom designed with European
furnishings and are equipped with state of the art kitchenettes
and home theatres. The health club offers cardio equipment
with built-in flat screen TVs. Guests have access
to the hotel's Beach Club, an umbrella-shaded stretch of private
beach. |
 Four
Seasons
Downtown Miami
The Four Seasons Miami has
a $3.5-million collection showcasing the work of local artists.
A 2-acre pool terrace on the 7th floor overlooks downtown
Miami while making you forget you're in the city. Four pools
include a foot-high wading pool with 24 "islands"
from which cocktails are served. Rooms are elegantly subdued,
with nice touches like glass-enclosed showers, DVD-CD players
and window seats. |
The management of Miami condo hotels were granted
to the big names of the hospitality industry, Sonesta, Le Meridien,
Starwood, Four Seasons, etc. Usually the management by a professional
reputable firm ensures the preservation of the property to a higher
standard, high rental revenue figures as well as maximium occupancy
rate. The management company and the developer of those condominium
usually request the use of the best construction material and
the most beautiful furniture.
The last 18 months saw historic smaller size south
beach hotels being transformed in condo-hotels such as the tides
or the Breakwater. The miami florida real estate market saw this
new market segment expand the realm of it investments opportunities.
Those Miami-condo hotels also invaded other market segments of
the traditional miami luxury hotels to include hip, designers,
boutique hotels ,just to name a few, The W hotel south beach pre
construction, the Nicky O (Nicky'Hilton), the Gansevoort, the
Tides, the Shore club. It is therefore possible now to own a piece
of history that generated revenues.
Pre-Construction
Condo Hotels:
 W
South Beach Hotel & Residences
Miami Beach
The W South Beach residences will be beautifully designed
and fully furnished in five-star fashion by award-winning
decorator Yabu Pushelberg, featuring glass balconies with
amazing views of the ocean. Every detail has been thought
out, from plasma televisions to iPod docking stations and
top-of-the-line appliances. |
|  The
St. Regis Resort & Residences
Bal Harbour
The St Regis
will bring a new level of service never seen before in Bal
Harbour featuring the new Remede Spa, butler service, concierge
service and a luxurious fine dining restaurant. Located just
across the street at the Bal Harbour Shops, The St Regis will
offer its residents and guests some of the finest fashion
and luxury retailers in the world. |
|  Nicky
O
South Beach
This fall, Nicky Hilton
will set a new standard in boutique hotels, guest experience
and social style. The Nicky O South Beach will feature designs
by some of the world's most-famous designers, each of whom
will create a hotel suite in their own style. Hotel staff
will be carefully selected and dressed in designer uniforms.
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|  The
Gansevoort South
South Beach
Formerly the
Roney Plaza Hotel, The Gansevoort South, Miami will be located
in the north end of Collins Ave., and include a 112-foot ocean
view rooftop swimming pool on a palm tree studded 28,000-square-foot
teak rooftop deck; tri-level beach club with cabanas, fire
pits and water features; a second infinity edge ocean view
pool and much more.
|
 Fontainebleau
III Ocean Club
Miami Beach
Fontainebleau III Ocean Club
is intended to be a five-star condo hotel with a completion
date of late 2006. It will be 18-stories tall with 286 condo
hotel units, offering outstanding views of the Atlantic Ocean,
Miami Beach and the Fontainebleau Hilton grounds. |
 The
Ritz-Carlton Club and
Residences
South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences,
South Beach will be located at the former site of Miami Beach's
famed Seville Hotel on Collins Avenue. The development will
consist of three oceanfront residential towers featuring 89
Private Ownership Residences. |
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