MIAMI | The James Hotel & Residences Downtown Miami | FT | 82 FLOORS

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First spotted by @Dale @BrickellBased, good eyes! Used to be called Two31 Flagler.

This project is no longer a vision, it's moving forward with serious financial backing hence the new post.

Sonesta International Hotels Introduce 'The James Hotel & Residences Downtown Miami', Rising 82 Floors
https://floridiandevelopment.com/sonesta...idences-downtown-miami-rising-82-floors/

Mint developers and Sonesta International Hotels Corp have joined ties to develop ‘The James Hotel & Residences Downtown Miami’ according to Hotel Investment Today. The property is among the many supertall residences planned in Miami, with an estimated construction cost of $850 million for 82 floors of hotel rooms, residences, and parking spots. Specifically, there will be 336 fully furnished residences with approximately 200 units participating in a hotel leaseback program, amenity space, and restaurants that include the highest bar and restaurant in the Americas. Sales for the development will begin in the second quarter of 2025.

Mint developer’s Daniel Berman said funding is secured for the first round of funding, with groundbreaking on the first quarter of 2026 and completion estimated in 2028.