Me Miami Hotel Opening in Marquis Residences

After years of change, construction, turnover and empty space, Me Miami is finally set to occupy the hotel space in Marquis Residences. The hotel is sure to shake up the area which features the popular E11EVEN nightclub and future location of One Thousand Museum Residences and Paramount Miami World Center. Me Miami will feature 129 luxury hotel rooms, an STK restaurant and a Sun Deck with sunset and sunrise pools along with a poolside bar and lounge. Rates are currently starting in the low $200s. This is a great development for the owners in Marquis as the low-awaited hotel opening now brings a new energy to the hotel amenities, the building and the area.    

Whats the deal with Resort World Miami?

The proposed Resorts World Miami development has caused quite a stir over the past few years in Downtown Miami. Ambitious plans matched with high-profile lawsuits has pushed the project into a state of mystery and question. Genting originally paid $236 Million in 2011 for the Miami Herald Site and demolished the existing building in 2014. Since then not much has been heard from the developers besides stalls and lawsuits.  

The most recent news as to the project is that Resorts World Miami, the entity Genting operating under in Miami, has purchased the rights to build a 20-slip marina on the site from the Matheson Family. Additionally Resorts World Miami and Miami-Dade's Property Appraiser sued each other last year over property tax breaks that allowed the developer to save millions. Resorts World Miami then sued Miami-Dade to force the approval of slots and card games to the Omni Mall, which it also is the owning entity. Resorts World Miami was then sued by Prime Sites brokerage alleging that they are owned substantial commissions on the lease of the Boulevard Shops, currently under construction and located on Biscayne. A lease was signed and as per the contract Resorts World Miami received their 40-year certification on the aging development site, but failed to pay out commission s in regards to the executed leases. Resorts World Miami then signed a lease with their own subsidiary, Crystal Cruises, sparking further controversy. Only time will tell what the future holds for this amazing plot of land in between the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways.   

Ten Museum Park

The Biscayne Wall formation of residential skyscrapers along Biscayne Boulevard continues to grow as Downtown Miami becomes a hustling and bustling metropolis. Soon One Thousand Museum and Paramount Miami World Center will soon be completed and opened amongst other exciting new buildings. The Biscayne Wall has been filling in since 2007, when the beautiful new Ten Museum Park stood high above the Park West area of Downtown Miami as the first building completed for the Biscayne Wall. 

Ten Museum Park is an exclusive residential high-rise designed by Chad Oppenheim of Oppenheim Architecture + Design. The building rises 50 floors to 585 feet and features only 200 units. The white design reflects the heat from the sun and can withstand hurricane winds in excess of 140 mph. The building also includes 20,000 SF of office space on the lower levels as well as first-class amenities including multiple pools, gym, yoga studio, spa, valet, etc. The Spa is notably by Clinique La Prairie and is one of the largest in Miami at 21,000 SF. The pool deck features 7 infinity edge pools and 4 plunge pools. Floors are by Missoni and kitchen appliances by Miele.      

While buildings will get newer and bigger, there is just something special about Ten Museum Park's location, design and vibe. The building is quite and homey, so you don't necessarily feel as if you live in a skyscraper. The lobby is small, which allows it to be quite and features everything that you may possibly need. Management keeps the building well run and it is poised to flourish as the Frost Science Museum, Venetian Causeway, One Thousand Museum and Paramount Miami World Center are completed.