Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami: Inside Florida's First Supertall (Pre-Construction Guide)

The skyline of Downtown Miami is about to change forever.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is rising at 300 Biscayne Boulevard as Florida's first supertall — nine glass cubes stacked nearly 1,049 feet in the air, anchored by a 5-star Waldorf Astoria hotel and capped by 360 ultra-luxury residences. When it tops out for occupancy, it will be the tallest building in Florida and one of the most architecturally ambitious residential towers anywhere in the southeastern United States.

This is not just a hotel-branded condo. It is a Waldorf Astoria — a brand whose Manhattan flagship has hosted every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover and which has, until now, never built a residential tower of this scale in the United States. For Miami buyers, it is the closest thing to acquiring a piece of New York's Park Avenue legacy on Biscayne Bay.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami condos for sale

For the upper-floor collection, read our Waldorf Astoria Miami penthouse guide for the residence announced at $50 million in 2023, floor-plan comparisons and how to evaluate current availability.

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Project Snapshot

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The Architecture: Nine Glass Cubes Stacked to the Sky

Most supertalls solve a simple problem: how do you build very tall and very thin without losing structural integrity or visual interest? Most just build a slab.

Waldorf Astoria Miami answers that question differently.

Carlos Ott, the Uruguayan-Canadian architect behind the Opera Bastille in Paris and dozens of internationally recognized civic and residential projects, conceived the tower as nine offset glass cubes rotated and stacked atop one another — each cube housing roughly a dozen floors and offset slightly from the cube below. The result is a sculptural silhouette that resembles a single luminous tower from afar but reveals an intricate interlocking geometry up close.

Each cube has its own glass curtain-wall system, allowing for enormous floor-to-ceiling windows on every residence. The setbacks between cubes create private outdoor terraces and "sky gardens" at multiple levels — a feature you almost never see in a tower this tall, where wind-load engineering usually forces cantilevered terraces to be omitted entirely.

Sieger Suarez Architects — the Miami firm behind dozens of South Florida luxury towers including the Continuum and Faena — serves as architect of record, translating Ott's vision into something that can withstand Atlantic hurricanes and Miami's coastal environment.

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Location: The Center of Everything in Downtown Miami

300 Biscayne Boulevard sits at one of the most strategically connected addresses in Miami.

Brightline's MiamiCentral station — a four-block walk — connects you to West Palm Beach in 75 minutes, Orlando in 3.5 hours, and a planned future expansion to Tampa. For an international resident or seasonal owner, this is one of the only luxury condo addresses in the U.S. with high-speed rail at its doorstep.

The Waldorf Astoria sits directly on the bayfront, with sweeping eastern exposure across Biscayne Bay to South Beach, the Atlantic, and the cruise ships departing PortMiami.

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The Residences

The 360 residences are arranged on the upper 60 to 70 floors of the tower, above the 30-floor hotel. The placement matters: every residential unit starts at roughly the 300-foot mark — already higher than most condo buildings in Miami top out — and the highest residences sit nearly 1,000 feet above Biscayne Bay.

Floor Plan Mix

• Studios: ~570–650 sq ft (lower residential floors)
• One Bedrooms: ~750–900 sq ft
• Two Bedrooms: ~1,200–1,800 sq ft
• Three Bedrooms: ~1,800–2,500 sq ft
• Four Bedrooms / Penthouses: ~3,500+ sq ft, several with private rooftop terraces
• Sky Villas: Multi-floor residences in the upper cubes with double-height living rooms

Every residence is delivered fully finished, with BAMO-designed interiors including:

• 10–11 ft ceiling heights (taller in penthouses)
• Floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant glass windows on every exterior wall
• Italian kitchen cabinetry with integrated Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances
• Quartzite or marble countertops and waterfall islands
• Bathrooms with Dornbracht fixtures, freestanding soaking tubs, and oversized walk-in showers
• Custom European hardwood flooring throughout living spaces
• Fully built-out walk-in closets in primary bedrooms
• Smart-home automation via Savant (lighting, climate, shades, audio, intercom) accessible by touchscreen and app
• Pre-wired for art lighting and motorized window treatments

The two- and three-bedroom corner units — particularly those facing east toward the bay — are widely considered the most desirable units in the building for both end-users and investors.

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Amenities: Where Hotel Service Meets Residential Privacy

Owners get two things most luxury buildings cannot offer: on-site Waldorf hotel infrastructure for moments when you want it, and private residence-only spaces for moments when you do not.

Residential-Only Amenities

• Private residential entry and porte cochère with separate 24-hour valet
• Private residential pool deck with whirlpools and dedicated lounges (separate from the hotel pool)
• Owners' Lounge — soaring ceilings, billiards, entertainment areas, catering kitchen
• Private bar and wine-tasting room for residents and their guests
• Boardroom and meeting rooms with conferencing technology
• Waldorf Astoria Kids Club with supervised programming
• Private fitness center with premium cardio and strength equipment, plus dedicated yoga and personal-training studios

Shared with the Hotel (and Curated for Residents)

• Peacock Alley — the legendary Waldorf lobby lounge, bringing the Manhattan original's Art Deco grandeur to Miami
• Signature restaurant curated to the Waldorf Astoria fine-dining standard
• All-day brasserie and café-style offerings
• Resort-style pool deck with private cabanas, outdoor café, and dedicated pool service
• Signature Waldorf Astoria spa with treatment rooms and relaxation lounges
• Concierge platform — house cars, dog-walking, dining reservations, in-residence dining, package delivery, all accessible via custom app

True Waldorf Service®

This is the operational layer most condo buyers underestimate when comparing branded residences. True Waldorf Service® is Hilton's signature concierge program — a dedicated team member who knows every resident's preferences, from dietary restrictions to children's birthdays to preferred restaurant tables. It is the same service standard delivered at the Waldorf's flagship properties in New York, Beverly Hills, and Shanghai.

For seasonal owners who fly in for two weeks at a time, this is the difference between arriving to a stocked refrigerator and pre-arranged reservations vs. arriving to a closed-up apartment with the lights off.

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The Developer Team

This is one of the strongest pre-construction development teams currently active in Miami.

• Property Markets Group (PMG) — the most prolific Miami pre-construction developer of the past decade, with E11even Hotel & Residences, the Society line, and Echo Brickell among their completed and in-progress projects.
• Greybrook Realty Partners — Toronto-based real-estate private equity, ~$10B in transaction value across North America.
• S2 Development — joint-venture partner, Miami-based.
• Mohari Hospitality — international hospitality investor, equity partner alongside the Waldorf Astoria operating brand.

The Hilton / Waldorf Astoria brand is operating, not just licensing — meaning the hotel and concierge teams are Hilton-employed Waldorf staff, not third-party operators paying for the name.

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Construction Status & Timeline

In its September 8, 2026 construction update, development partner Greybrook reported that work had advanced into the ninth and final cube. Concrete had reached floor 82, masonry floor 75, and glazing floor 66.

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Pricing and Available Residences

Browse Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami condos for sale for current asking prices and available layouts. Compare individual residences by floor, orientation, interior area, finish package, and proximity to the tower's residential amenities.

The upper cubes offer the tower's highest vantage points. A lower-floor residence and a Sky Collection home can have different layouts and views, so compare the specific unit and floor plan when choosing a residence.

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Who This Building Is For

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is built for three primary buyer profiles:

1. The Global Brand-Loyalist Buyer

You already stay at Waldorf Astoria properties when you travel — Manhattan, Beverly Hills, the Maldives, Shanghai. You appreciate the operational consistency. Owning a Waldorf-branded residence is a natural extension of your existing relationship with the brand.

2. The Trophy Asset Buyer

You want a marquee Miami address with global recognition. Waldorf Astoria is a top-three luxury hotel brand worldwide. The address itself signals — to family, business contacts, and future buyers — that you bought at the top of the market.

3. The Long-Term Hold Investor

You believe Downtown Miami's transformation (Brightline, Worldcenter, the bayfront park redevelopment) is just beginning. The Waldorf at 100 stories with full hotel infrastructure is positioned as the de facto luxury anchor of that transformation. Branded residences with full hotel operations have historically held value better than unbranded condos in down cycles.

If you are primarily looking for a rental yield play, this is not the highest-cash-flow building in Miami — branded residences carry premium HOAs that absorb a meaningful portion of gross rent. If you are primarily looking for a young, party-forward lifestyle building, you should look at the E11even Hotel & Residences or Cipriani Residences a few blocks south.

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Cost of Ownership

Beyond the purchase price, ownership at the Waldorf Astoria includes:

• HOA fees: Estimated at the high end of Miami branded residences — branded hotels with this level of staffing typically run $1.50–$2.50/sq ft/month. A 1,500 sq ft two-bedroom should expect ~$2,500–$3,500/month in association dues.
• Property taxes: Miami-Dade ad valorem taxes typically run ~1.6–2.0% of assessed value annually.
• Insurance: Hurricane and condo HO-6 insurance varies by floor; budget ~$1,500–$5,000/year depending on unit size.
• Optional hotel-service add-ons: À la carte spa, dining, room service, private chef. These are line-itemed and not bundled into HOA.

Combined, expect all-in carrying costs of ~3.0–3.5% of purchase price annually for a typical residence — in line with other top-tier branded residences in Miami.

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Why This Building Matters for Miami's Skyline

When the Waldorf Astoria tops out, Miami will officially join the small club of U.S. cities with a supertall residential tower (defined by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as a building over 300 meters / 984 feet). The list, until now: Manhattan, Chicago, and a handful of others.

The structural, financial, and regulatory complexity of building a residential supertall on a hurricane-zone bayfront site cannot be overstated. The fact that this building is happening — and selling — is itself a statement about where Miami sits in the global luxury market in 2026.

For end-users, the practical effect is that you will see this building from anywhere on the bay, from Brickell, from South Beach, and from inbound flights to MIA. Your address will become part of the city's daily skyline reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall will it actually be?

Approximately 1,049 feet (319 meters) at the architectural top. The official height places it as the tallest building in Florida and the second-tallest residential building in the southeastern United States.

Will residents have separate access from hotel guests?

Yes. The residential entry is via a separate porte cochère, with separate elevators and a private lobby. Residents only encounter hotel guests in shared amenity zones (Peacock Alley, restaurants, spa) by choice.

Can residents access hotel services?

Yes — at preferred resident rates. Spa, dining, room service, and housekeeping can all be billed to the unit and accessed via the residential concierge app. Hotel rooms can be booked at preferred rates for visiting guests.

Are residences delivered furnished?

Fully finished but unfurnished. Cabinetry, appliances, flooring, lighting, and bathroom fixtures are included. Furniture is the buyer's responsibility — though developer-affiliated furniture packages are typically offered.

Can I rent my unit out?

Yes. The building permits long-term rentals (lease terms vary; typical Miami restrictions on short-term apply per condo docs). Short-term rentals are not permitted from residential units — that is what the hotel inventory is for.

What is the deposit structure?

Typical Miami pre-construction deposit structure for this building has been:

• 10% at contract
• 10% at construction commencement
• 10% at top-off / interim milestone
• 70% at closing Specific schedules and any developer incentives change with each release. Confirm with the sales gallery for current terms.

Is there parking?

Yes — multiple deeded parking spaces per residence depending on unit size. Valet and self-park options. EV charging is available.

What is the timeline if I buy today?

Closings are projected for late 2027 through 2028. From contract to keys, expect roughly 18–30 months depending on when you buy in the construction cycle.

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How to Buy at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami

Pre-construction at this scale is not a transactional purchase — it is a multi-year decision with significant capital deployment, deposit risk, and meaningful tax and insurance implications.

If you are seriously considering Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, the right path is:

1. See the actual current inventory. Public-facing pricing is rarely the best deal. Available inventory shifts weekly.
2. Compare it head-to-head with the other branded supertalls and ultra-luxury pre-cons currently selling — Cipriani Residences, Mercedes-Benz Places, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Brickell Key. Each has a different buyer profile.
3. Understand your deposit at risk and what protections (or lack thereof) Florida pre-construction deposit law affords you.
4. Map the full ownership cost before contracting — HOA, tax, insurance, opportunity cost on deposits — not just the headline price.

Visit the Waldorf Astoria Miami building page for current inventory, floor plans, and to schedule a private appointment with our team.

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This guide is for educational purposes. Pricing, availability, and project specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult your real estate attorney and tax advisor before contracting on any pre-construction unit. Specifications described here are based on the developer's most recent published materials and are subject to substitution.