MIAMI
Commune Hotels & Resorts, the international lifestyle hotel management company comprising Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels and tommie, has announced the upcoming opening of the newest Thompson hotel, Thompson Miami Beach. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel will open in late 2014 to be Miami’s first Thompson property.
Located at 4041 Collins Avenue, the 380-room beachfront property will showcase the creative talents of chef Michelle Bernstein – the James Beard Foundation Award-winning Miami native known for her guest appearances on Top Chef, Iron Chef America, and The Today Show – combined with the trendsetting know-how of Miami’s KNR Hospitality Group.
Thompson Miami Beach – designed by designer Martin Brudnizki in collaboration with Kobi Karp Architects – will preserve the building’s original art deco features and 1950s architecture and exude casual glamour with bohemian flair.
Guest rooms and suites will blend beach-inspired appointments and mid-century, international resort style. The hotel will feature two indoor/outdoor restaurants, two pools, a spa with six treatment rooms, a fitness center, 24-hour in-room dining, lush, tropical gardens and lounges with ocean views. The hotel’s Library Bar will offer an intimate environment where guests can unwind and discover rare spirits and fine wines, while the adjacent lounge will be an electric late-night venue.
A prohibition throwback, the historic 1920’s House will be humming with music and conversation and provide top-notch cocktails and inspired snacks. The ideal destination for business or pleasure, Thompson Miami Beach’s approximately 47,000 square feet of venue space will be flexible to accommodate upscale events and functions of various sizes.
Chef Michelle Bernstein will open a 267-seat classic brasserie with a focus on locally sourced bounty from both the land and sea, flared with Floridian influences. Chef Bernstein’s yet-to-be-named restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, while also providing poolside and bar service, and a selection of items for in-room dining and on-site catering. Guests will dine comfortably in a casual, neighborly atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating that exemplifies the vibe of Miami Beach.
In partnership with Chef Bernstein, KNR Hospitality Group's Karim Masri and Nicola Siervo – industry innovators and staples of Miami Beach's popular restaurant and nightlife destinations – will develop and cultivate the food and beverage concepts of Thompson Miami Beach.
