NewsMiami WireAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach replaces W South Beach at 2201 Collins Avenue
The W South Beach hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue closed on August 20, ending its nearly 20-year operation under the Marriott brand. The property is undergoing a full conversion to become a Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach.
Read the full story at Miami WireWhy It Matters
The closure and rebranding of this major hospitality property at 2201 Collins Avenue marks a significant shift in the luxury hotel market in Miami Beach.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationHilton“Global hospitality company managing the future Waldorf Astoria property.”personDavid Reuben“Billionaire controlling Reuben Brothers.”location2201 Collins Avenue“The physical address of the hotel property.”organizationW South Beach“Luxury hotel that operated at 2201 Collins Avenue since 2009.”personAlexandra Ain“Signed the WARN Act termination notice.”organizationMiami Beach Planning Board“Must approve renovation plans.”organizationMarriott“The parent company of the W brand.”organizationReuben Brothers“Investment firm that purchased the property for $425 million.”personSimon Reuben“Billionaire controlling Reuben Brothers.”organizationWaldorf Astoria Miami Beach“The new operator taking over the property.”organizationHistoric Preservation Board“Previously denied certain renovation elements.”