CHEVY CHASE, MD—The Ritz-Carlton will assume management of One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa on Oct. 2. The luxury resort will become The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami, marking the 10th property in the company’s Florida portfolio.
The 18-story glass signature-designed tower overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal waterway and sits on five acres of landscaped gardens and 750 feet of white sandy beach in the Bal Harbour neighborhood, which is best known for its upscale shops and restaurants and the close proximity to South Beach.
All of the 124 suites, including a 2,800-sq.-ft. penthouse suite, have oceanfront views and feature European wood cabinetry and granite countertops, standalone egg-shaped tubs in bathrooms and large terraces.
“We are very excited to partner once again with the ownership groups of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach; the Lionstone Group, an entity of the Lowenstein Family; and Flag Luxury Group, LLC, led by Paul and Dayssi Kanavos,” said Herve Humler, president and COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “The hotel has already earned a reputation as of one of Florida’s most desirable and unique locations and adding The Ritz-Carlton service excellence to the spectacular surroundings should transform The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami into one of the world’s most sought-after places to visit.”
A centerpiece of the resort is the 10,000-sq.-ft. waterfront spa. Ten private treatment suites complete with ocean views, a serene waterfront terrace and a reflecting room for pre-and post-treatment relaxation, in addition to a fitness center, are available to hotel guests and residents in the community.
A European-edged outdoor swimming pool, a beach and luxury cabanas with private hot tubs provide multiple options for guests, who can dine at the resort’s restaurant and pool bar & grill.
For meetings and special events, the hotel features 2,400 sq. ft. of indoor space and an additional 3,400 sq. ft. of outdoor terraces. The meeting and entertainment are capable of accommodating 110 guests.
Humler noted, “Florida continues to offer tremendous potential to the luxury traveler and the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami is a key strategic move to expand our presence across a region beloved by Ritz-Carlton guests.”