Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences announced the inauguration of the glamorous Viceroy Miami. (www.viceroymiami.com) on Feb. 12, the first of three new-build Viceroys launching in 2009. A property for both business and leisure travelers, the 50-story residential-hotel offers interiors by Kelly Wearstler. The opening initiates a strategic expansion for Kor Hotel Group’s Viceroy brand. In celebration, a limited-time “Viceroy Miami Debut” promotion offers a third night complimentary.
“This year represents a landmark year for Viceroy with three new properties,” said Brad Korzen, CEO and founder of Kor Hotel Group. “This summer the brand goes international with Viceroy Anguilla and, in December, will open one of the first LEED-certified Silver hotels in North America with Viceroy Snowmass. As first in the expansion, Viceroy Miami’s enticing design and urbane sensibility succinctly capture the Viceroy vision.”
As centerpiece of the ICON Brickell complex in downtown Miami, Viceroy offers residential dwellings, see-and-be-seen dining and transcendental spa experiences. Viceroy shares ICON’s ultra-modern architecture with two additional residential towers and a two-acre, outdoor amenities deck. Throughout the hotel, Wearstler has intertwined modern polish with Asian accents. The property features 162 guestrooms and suites offering luxurious comforts and personalized, modern necessities. The 15th floor has a signature restaurant overlooking ICON’s pools. Its private balcony seats 16 with spectacular views across Miami. Atop the roof, Club 50’s exclusive indoor-outdoor lounge with pool serves light fare and similar panoramic views.
The focal point of ICON’s two-acre “living room” is a 300-foot water feature, with wading pool, 50-person hot tub and the longest infinity-edge pool in Florida. Nearby reside the poolside Cafe Icon, an outdoor fireplace with mosaic “rug,” and life-size chess set. A 28,000-square-foot urban spa, operated by Viceroy, offers 10 treatment rooms and a 5,000-square-foot Water Lounge. “Viceroy Miami Debut” package is based on best available rate; third consecutive night free; through March 31, 2009. Rates are from $500 night. For more information, call 866-781-9924 or visit www.viceroymiami.com.