New Fort Lauderdale Hotel...

[capriccio]

...the totally renovated Pier Sixty-Six (on the opposite side of the Intracoastal across from the Hilton Marina) is opening on January 1, 2025 after 4 years and a $1Billion redevelopment.  According to the local Sun Sentinel (https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/08/31/remade-pier-sixty-six-resort-taking-bookings-for-new-levels-of-luxury-a-new-years-presidential-suite-at-just-under-10k-a-night/)

 

"A Tavistock spokeswoman has confirmed the resort is now booking hotel rooms for occupancy starting on Jan. 1, 2025. But the room price list is eye-popping, analysts say, suitable for a business model designed to chase big-spending travelers who are willing to pay hundreds of dollars per night for premium service.

 

“Grand opening” rates start at $854 a night, according to a spokeswoman. By the time mid-January rolls around, the lowest rates will dip to around $630."

 

The article also mentions that the 800-room Omni Hotel 'aspires' for a 2025 opening. 

 

[CruiserBruce]

No thanks, one needs to sign in. Curious when it closed....its been closed a LONG time!

[capriccio]

9 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

No thanks, one needs to sign in. Curious when it closed....its been closed a LONG time!

According to the article:

 

• 2016: Tavistock Development Co. acquires the 32-acre property.
• 2017: Hurricane Irma damages the property, including rooms in the tower building.
• 2018: Fort Lauderdale commissioners approve 15-year development agreement with Tavistock.
• 2019: Company lays off 213 workers in preparation for the project. Pier South property (formerly Sails Marina) transformed into Superyacht Village for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
• 2020: Ground is broken for redevelopment project. As work crews move in, the longtime Grille 66 and Bar steakhouse closes.
• 2021: Project delayed largely due to COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2024: Reopening set before year’s end as future visitors book rooms for 2025 and organizations schedule dates for conferences and other events

[FOPMan]

I know who built it. They do quality work.

[nhraformula00]

We will stick with Hyatt Place.