STAMFORD, CT—The 235-room Aloft South Beach, an adaptive-reuse hotel that once was the 1960s-era Motel Ankara, has opened in Miami Beach. The property, which includes a new eight-story tower, was developed by JMH Development and Madden Real Estate Ventures and is managed by Sage Hospitality.
“Aloft South Beach is an exciting, new addition to the brand’s rapidly growing global portfolio, and we expect it will quickly emerge as a local hotspot with its urban design aesthetic, tech-forward mindset and live music performances,” said Brian McGuinness, global brand leader, specialty select brands for Starwood. “As the fastest-growing brand in the history of hospitality, Aloft continues to generate demand in key markets worldwide, and we look forward to continuing the momentum as we near the 100th hotel milestone later this summer.”
Aloft South Beach offers waterfront views and access to Lake Pancoast and the Collins Canal, which wrap around the property. Just one block from Miami Beach, the hotel is minutes from South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center, several art galleries, the Bass Museum of Art and numerous night clubs, restaurants and boutiques. Hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, roof-deck lounge, 24-hour fitness center and 2,349 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.
“We’re delighted to open this unique, stylish Aloft hotel in South Beach,” said Jason Halpern, principal in JMH Development. “Through this project, we were able to breathe new life into a historic South Beach building while simultaneously creating an aesthetically appealing new hotel in an unbeatable location.”
“Aloft South Beach will become a favorite of both travelers and locals,” said Mitchell Hochberg principal of Madden Real Estate Ventures. “The W XYZ bar, the pool overlooking Lake Pancoast, and the outdoor roof-deck lounge create a unique fun environment that captures what South Beach is all about.”