Gecom has launched a more than $100 million renovation of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami nearly 25 years since the company codeveloped the property. Following completion of the planned improvements, the property is slated to reopen in December.
The 275,000-sq.-ft. resort spans 17 acres on the barrier island of Key Biscayne. Rising 13 stories above the shoreline, the 420-key hotel features 600 ft. of beach access. Since its debut in 2001, the resort has become a premier destination in Miami’s luxury hospitality landscape, according to the company. The upcoming transformation marks the first comprehensive renovation of this property since its inception.
Spearheaded by design architect Hart Howerton, with public spaces envisioned by DesignAgency and guestrooms redesigned by Chapi Chapo Design, the renovation’s vision is rooted in the resort’s island identity.
“With this transformative renovation, we are honoring the property’s legacy and doubling down on our 25-year commitment to the Key Biscayne community,” said Karim Alibhai, founder/principal, Gencom. “These enhancements will allow the property to remain competitive in the region’s increasingly sophisticated hospitality landscape, while further elevating Key Biscayne as a premier destination.”
The resort’s exterior will be introduced with a “fresh, modern color palette” that will reflect the surrounding sand and sea. Inside, the lobby will undergo a complete transformation, anchored by a new East-facing glass façade. The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami, will also undergo a complete redesign. All of the existing six food and beverage outlets will be refreshed and a new signature restaurant wil be added.
Enhancements will extend across the property’s suite of amenities, including the swimming pools, fitness center, The Club Lounge and the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center, the largest tennis facility of any Ritz-Carlton resort. The hotel also features 37,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
“The transformation represents a remarkable investment in the property’s future that will create an elevated hospitality experience for new and returning guests,” said Alessandro Colantonio, EVP/chief investment officer, Gencom. “With this latest capital investment, we remain committed to ensuring that this iconic resort continues to set the standard for luxury in Miami.”
