Mondrian South Beach Celebrates Reopening Revealing $20 Million Renovation And Baia Beach Club

The Mondrian South Beach has reopened, revealing its $20 million renovation and Baia Beach Club. The 220-room hotel, which is located at 1100 West Ave. in Miami Beach, recently completed a complete renovation including lobby, pool area, gym, spa, restaurant, event space, common areas and guest rooms. The renovation was designed by Peter Oleck and Danny Cubes of OS Design Group. The Mondrian South Beach also revealed the Baia Beach Club, a members-only club located within the hotel which is overseen by LDV Hospitality. Baia Beach Club offers a new dining concept, multiple areas for dining and entertainment throughout, seaside cabanas and pavilions, boat dockage, access to a full-service wellness facility, a fitness center, curated programming, and exclusive member-only events.

“Since partnering with Russell Galbut, I knew this property deserved a complete makeover. As the audience of the hotel grows up, so should the property. Whether visiting as a Baia Beach Club member, dining at our bayfront restaurant or staying in one of our new guest rooms, Mondrian South Beach will be a new and exciting experience for all,” said Mondrian South Beach co-owner Michael Liebowitz, CEO and founder of Harbor Group Consulting.

The Mondrian South Beach was originally designed by Marcel Wanders and first opened in 2008. In December 2019 Michael Liebowitz acquired 50% of co-owner Russell Galbut’s stake in the hotel for an undisclosed amount.

Mondrian South Beach is one of five hotels worldwide carrying the Mondrian name, which as launched in 1996 by SBE. Other Mondrian hotels currently include Los Angeles, New York, Doha and Seoul, with future locations opening in Bordeaux and Cannes in 2021. In November 2020 Sam Nazarian’s sold the remainder of his 50% stake in SBE Entertainment Group to the Paris-based Accor, who had previously acquired an initial 50% stake in the company in 2018. The acquisition included a $300 million investment from Accor who will take ownership of all hotel operations including Mondrian, SLS and Delano hotel brands. Nazarian will focus on food and beverage operations through SBE’s Disruptive Restaurant Group.

Featured Listing: Tower Suite Duplex Penthouse at Mondrian South Beach Hits Market for $7.7 Million

The duplex, combination unit Tower Suite at Mondrian South Beach has hit the market for $7.7 million. The residence is the largest in the building, which operates as The Mondrian Hotel & Residences located on West Avenue and is currently undergoing a $5 million renovation. The Tower Suite unit features 3 bedrooms + Office/Den and 4 bathrooms, spaning 4,100 SF with an open floor plan and a 1,400 SF terrace. The turnkey residence also features Fendi Casa furnishings, modern kitchen outfitted with Miele, Subzero & Wolf, and Grohe appliances; office, expansive master suite with custom leather-lined closets, and a large bathroom with glass walls, Crestron lighting and smart home system. The terrace features a hot tub and overlooks the pool and Biscyane Bay, providing unmatched views of the bay, Star Island, Venetian Islands, and the Downtown Miami, Brickell and Edgewater Skylines. Tower Suite #3 is currently listed for $7.7 million with Dina Goldentayer of the DS Team at Douglas Elliman. 

Top 10 Hotel Pools in Miami

1. Mondrian South Beach Hotel & Residences

Hands down the best place to spend sunset in Miami with unobstructed views over Biscayne Bay to Downtown Miami. A full-size pool and a splash pool with hammocks and cabanas accompanied by a DJ make Mondrian South Beach a Sunday hot-spot.

2. The Delano

Capped off with the iconic garden table and chair in the shallow end of the oversized pool, Ian Shrager's design continues to live true. A classic Miami Beach setting with pool side cabanas, bungalows and a bar keep the Delano pool a lively affair. 

3. SLS South Beach

The SLS South Beach is one of the most style Art Deco updated hotels on the Miami Beach. The dual pools in the back are not exception. A calm, hotel style pool sits right behind the hotel, followed by the crazy Hyde Beach, which features real sand in the lounge areas and a party scene. 

4. 1 Hotel South Beach

1 Hotel features one of the best pool set-ups in Miami. Upstairs, one of the largest rooftop pools in North America is matched with a full-service lounge and a surreal atmosphere and views of the skyline and Atlantic Ocean. Downstairs a huge pool deck with cabanas and beach access make the resort a must see.  

5. The Standard Lido Beach Hotel & Spa

Another bayside hotspot, The Stand Lido Beach Hotel & Spa almost blends the bay with the pool. The buzzing atmosphere, luscious gardens and amazing sunset views make the hotel's pool a special place. A full-service experience is best capped off in the spa. 

6. The Setai

3 different pools with 3 different temperatures makes the pool experience at The Setai pure luxury. A 75 degree lap pool, 85 degree adults-only pool and a 95 degree family pool make sure everyone is covered. You can even order poolside service through their app to make sure you don't have to move a muscle as you relax. 

7. W Hotel South Beach

A true Miami Beach atmosphere a W Hotel South Beach. WET provides a full menu and all the rose and cocktails you could want. Cabanas, tropical landscaping and a DJ keep you comfortable as you enjoy the vibrant scene. Slip out to the beach if you want a change of scenery right to the back. 

8. The Four Seasons Hotel Miami

It might be right in the middle of Brickell, but The Four Seasons Hotel Miami makes you feel as if you are far from any city. A full-size pool and a wading pool let you choose how to spend your time. Hammocks, cabanas, lush landscaping and access to Equinox Sports Club keeps separate it from the rest. 

9. The Biltmore

One of the largest pools in the continental U.S. with over 600,000 gallons of water and 23,000 SF have kept The Biltmore's pool one of the finest in Miami since it rose to fame in the 1930's. The Biltmore doesn't have the party scene that the pools in South Beach have, so you can relax and escape in tranquility. 

10. W Hotel Miami

After recently transitioning from the Viceroy Miami to W Hotel Miami, Club 50 has never been better. The rooftop pool is one of the only in Brickell and has amazing views of the Brickell and Downtown Miami skylines. DJ's and full-service make Club 50's rooftop pool a perfect place to party. 

Menin Hospitality Enters Into Agreement to Manage The Mondrian South Beach Hotel & Residences

Menin Hospitality announced that The Mondrian South Beach Hotel & Residences would join its portfolio of Miami hot spots as management of the property would transfer from Morgans Hotel Group to Menin Hospitality. The hotel will keep the Mondrian name under a licensing agreement but Menin will add a new ballroom and has already updated and facelifted the pool and restaurant.  

This stylish 335 room hotel emulates old Hollywood glamour meets sophisticated modernism. The hotel got a $200 million renovation in 2008, charged by interior designer Marcel Wanders who aptly nicknamed his masterpiece “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.” He mixed iconic black and white details like the laser cut floating staircase with gold, oversized fixtures to create a modern fantasy. Relax in the enchanting outdoor oasis of Mondrian that is enveloped by curtains of lush, green foliage. 

The Mondrian also uniquely offers residency, providing owners the opportunity to have the property managed by its hotel management group or rent out on your own via Airbnb.com. The high-turnover flexibility offers great returns for investors and high cap-rates. The condos offer full hotel service along with various discounts throughout the Morgan’s Group properties, and are move-in ready. They offer studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms with a bay view option starting at $271,000.