Miami's Mandarin Oriental to proceed with layoffs, closure to make ...
The Brickell Key property will lay off some 430 employees ahead of its demolition to make room for a new two-tower hotel and residences complex.
www.hoteldive.comHere’s the latest available on Mandarin Oriental, Miami based on recent public reporting.
-
Closure and redevelopment: Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key is closing as part of a plans for a two-tower redevelopment including a residential component. The hotel’s closure was announced for May 31, 2025, with layoffs for about 430 staff as the property is demolished for the new development. Note: reports indicate demolition occurred in 2026 as part of the ongoing project timetable to open the new complex around 2030.[2][3][4][7]
-
Project scope: The forthcoming development envisions a South Tower with residences and a North Tower featuring a Mandarin Oriental hotel, plus a large amenity podium delivering connected public spaces and on-site dining and recreation options. The project is associated with Swire Properties and is positioned as part of Brickell Key’s broader One Island Drive hospitality district.[4][2]
-
Current status signals: There were notable updates in 2026 reporting that highlighted the implosion of the former hotel on Brickell Key as a landmark step in clearing the site for the new luxury twin-tower plan, with officials positioning the redevelopment as a driver for Miami’s luxury travel economy and waterfront access improvements. News coverage continues to reference a target opening around 2030 for the new flagship project.[3][7]
-
Context and related coverage: Industry outlets have tracked Mandarin Oriental’s Miami plans for years, including initial announcements of the demolition-and-redevelopment sequence and the broader market interest in Brickell Key as a luxury destination. Local and trade outlets have also noted the impact on employees and the broader hospitality workforce during the transition.[5][2][4]
Illustration example: A visual timeline would show: 24-year operation ending May 2025, followed by demolition in 2026, with construction of two towers and a public waterfront podium spanning several years to a projected 2030 completion. This captures the major milestones reported across multiple outlets.[3][4]
Citations
- Mandarin Oriental, Miami closing and layoffs:[2]
- Demolition and two-tower redevelopment plan:[2]
- 2026 implosion and site clearance for new development:[3]
- Project timeline and opening target (2030):[2][3]
- Context on coverage and industry context:[4][5]