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442 hotel-managed residences in Miami's Brickell Financial Center - studios to penthouses across 45 floors, managed by Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.
Viceroy Residences Brickell is a 45-story residential tower at the intersection of Brickell Avenue and the Miami River - the gateway to Miami's primary financial and lifestyle district. Developed by Related Group and GTIS Partners, the building delivers 442 tower residences and 56 ground-level city flats, managed by Viceroy Hotels & Resorts under a full hospitality service programme - one of the few properties in Miami to combine condominium ownership with active hotel-grade infrastructure from a globally recognised brand.
The project was designed by Arquitectónica, the Miami firm that has shaped the Brickell and Biscayne Bay skyline across four decades. Interiors were developed by Meyer Davis Studio, whose portfolio spans both residential and hospitality commissions across the US and internationally. The building's programme includes a resort-level amenities deck on the 14th floor, a full suite of residents-only social and wellness spaces, and an ongoing service calendar managed by the Viceroy concierge team.
City flats on the lower levels offer 13-ft ceiling heights with a street-level urban format, creating a distinct ownership profile within the same address and management platform as the tower residences above.
Tower residences feature 9-ft ceilings, imported travertine porcelain flooring throughout (including bathrooms and balconies), and Meyer Davis Studio-designed kitchens with Italian cabinetry, imported quartz countertops, full porcelain backsplash, and undercounter lighting with brass pull details. Appliances are Bosch and Fisher & Paykel with cabinetry-panelled refrigerators and dishwashers. Bathrooms include frameless glass showers, Brizo luxe gold-finished faucets, and Italian cabinetry. Walk-in closets are included in most residences.
City flats on lower floors deliver 13-ft ceiling heights and a more open urban format - a different ownership profile within the same Viceroy-managed address. The smart building infrastructure - keyless entry, high-speed pre-wired internet, central A/C - is standard across both unit types.
The Viceroy hotel management arrangement is substantively different from most branded residence programmes: Viceroy Hotels & Resorts actively operates the building's services, staffing, and hospitality programme. Residents access a culture concierge with local expertise, preferred access to art, fashion, and sporting events, while-you're-away home maintenance services, personal shopping, and a full social events calendar - delivered to the same standard Viceroy applies to its hotel operations globally.
The DISCOVERY loyalty programme provides elite status across 32 hotel brands and 500 properties in 78 countries, with discounted room rates (up to 20% off), complimentary room upgrades, early check-in, late check-out, and 20% spa discounts - a material benefit layer for owners who travel frequently or treat the unit as a secondary residence.
Miami's Brickell sub-market has sustained significant institutional demand since 2020, driven by corporate relocations, domestic migration from high-tax states, and sustained international buyer interest from Latin America and Europe. Florida's zero state income tax and the absence of state capital gains tax remain structural advantages for ownership. Viceroy hotel management support - including a concierge rental programme - positions units to achieve nightly rates comparable to branded hotel inventory rather than generic condo rental stock.
Related Group is a Miami-based developer with over four decades of activity in South Florida, widely credited with shaping the modern Brickell and Biscayne Bay residential skyline. The firm has delivered over 100,000 units across more than 100 projects. GTIS Partners brings institutional capital standards and a US and international investment platform. Arquitectónica, the project architect, is itself headquartered in Brickell and has designed residential, hotel, and mixed-use towers across Miami and globally for over 40 years.
Brickell has evolved from a single-purpose financial district into Miami's most walkable mixed-use sub-market, anchored by Brickell City Centre - a 500,000 sq.ft retail, dining, and hotel complex - and the Miami Riverwalk running along its northern boundary. The district's density, restaurant concentration, and proximity to both downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay waterfront make it the closest Miami analogue to a Manhattan or Chicago Loop address for urban-skewing buyers.
The Brickell sub-market benefits from a high concentration of financial services, law firms, and international business tenants - creating sustained demand for corporate short-stay and long-term executive rental. Its walkability, waterfront access via the Riverwalk, and dining density (Cipriani, Zuma, LPM, Gekko, Sexy Fish) give the neighbourhood a lived-in quality uncommon in comparable Miami sub-markets. The presence of Brickell City Centre, Mary Brickell Village, and direct metro access via the Brickell Metromover station further distinguishes the address from car-dependent alternatives.
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts actively operates the building's services, staffing, and hospitality programme rather than simply licensing its name. Residents receive a culture concierge with deep local expertise, preferred access to art, sporting, and fashion events, a social events and wellness calendar, while-you're-away home maintenance, personal shopping, dry cleaning and grocery delivery, and custom aromatherapy. This is a functioning hotel-grade service infrastructure, not a passive marketing overlay - the same standard Viceroy applies to its international hotel portfolio.
Tower residences occupy floors 15 to 45 and range from studios (from 485 sq.ft) through 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed penthouses at the top levels, all with 9-ft ceilings and balconies accessible from both living room and bedrooms. The 56 city flats are positioned on lower floors with 13-ft ceiling heights and a street-facing urban format - a distinct ownership profile within the same address and Viceroy management platform. All unit types participate equally in the full Viceroy service programme.
The 14th-floor resort deck includes a heated swimming pool, outdoor spa, poolside cabanas, summer kitchen, bocce court, full-service café, and landscaped outdoor lounging areas. Additional amenities include a multi-sport simulator (golf, soccer, basketball, F1 racing), resident club rooms with bar, billiards, and multimedia facilities, a wine cellar and tasting room, private dining with on-site catering, a screening room, a business centre, and a full fitness and wellness centre with saunas and treatment rooms. The complimentary Grand Bay Club beach membership in Key Biscayne is also included for all residents.
Miami and Florida have generally permissive short-term rental regulations compared to many US cities, though specific building rules and condo association policies govern what is permissible at the unit level. The Viceroy hotel management infrastructure positions units to achieve hotel-comparable nightly rates rather than generic condo rental pricing. Buyers should review the condominium documents and consult with a Florida real estate attorney regarding specific rental terms and any association restrictions before committing.
Viceroy DISCOVERY provides residents with elite status across 32 hotel brands comprising 500 hotels in 78 countries. Benefits include discounted room rates (up to 20% off published rates) at all Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, complimentary one-category room upgrades at Viceroy properties outside the home building, early check-in, late check-out up to 2pm, 20% discount on spa treatments and retail products, and complimentary internet access at all Viceroy locations. A special booking code is provided for online use or through the Viceroy Concierge service.
Related Group is a Miami-based developer with over four decades of activity in South Florida, credited with developing over 100,000 residential units across more than 100 projects. The firm has shaped much of the modern Brickell and Edgewater skyline and is among the most actively traded developer names in the Miami condo secondary market - meaning units built under the Related Group brand tend to carry stronger resale liquidity than lesser-known developers in the same sub-market. For Viceroy, Related Group is partnered with GTIS Partners, an institutional co-developer with a US and international real estate investment platform.
Per the developer's published timeline, tower top-off at the 45th level was scheduled for Q1 2025, with completion and delivery of units targeted for Q1 2026. Buyers should confirm the current construction status and handover schedule directly with the developer through the Neville Sion client desk, as delivery timelines are subject to change.
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