BAL HARBOUR, FLA. — St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bal Harbour has secured the building permit necessary to allow Starwood Hotels & Resorts to begin vertical construction on its 2-million-square-foot oceanfront property across from Bal Harbour Shops.
The three all-glass towers will include 268 residences, 37 condo-hotel suites, 183 hotel rooms and 24 St. Regis Residence Club residences. Guests will have access to 1,000 feet of beachfront property and approximately 9 acres of landscaped gardens.
Sergio Rivera, president/managing director of real estate development with Starwood Vacation Ownership said, “We are thrilled to reach yet another important milestone in one of the largest mixed-use development projects in Florida. The St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bal Harbour is the preeminent address in South Florida and will redefine luxury living and personalize services.”
Amenities at the resort will include a fitness center, Reméde Spa, fine-dining restaurants, childcare, swimming pools, cabanas/beach services, and the services of the St. Regis Butler.
Residential units will feature European-style kitchens, pre-wiring for smart technology, top-of-the-line bathrooms, and all-glass balconies with ocean and bay views.
Condo-hotel suites will feature expansive balconies, WiFi access and flat panel TVs. The Residence Towers will feature private lobby entrances, security and covered valet parking and all anticipatory services provided by the hotel.
The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2010.