As a luxury real estate specialist with One Sotheby’s International Realty serving Miami’s most discerning buyers, I have watched this building’s trajectory closely since sales launched in 2021. This guide gives you everything you need to evaluate whether it belongs in your portfolio.
What Is Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami?
| Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami |
| Height and floors | 1,049 feet, 100 stories, Florida’s first supertall |
| Residences | 360 condominium residences |
| Hotel | 205-key Waldorf Astoria hotel, floors 1 to 39 |
| Residence sizes | 516 to 12,300 square feet |
| Penthouse Collection | Floors 86 to 100 (Cube 9) |
| Design architect | Carlos Ott, with Sieger Suarez Architects as architect of record |
| Interiors | BAMO |
| Developers | Property Markets Group, Greybrook, Mohari Hospitality and S2 Development, with Hilton |
| Delivery | MLS lists the building as 2028 |
| Starting price | From approximately $1.2 million |
| Active MLS listings above $5 million (Sept 2026) | 15 |
| Median asking price of those listings | $10,611,920 |
| Median asking price per square foot of those listings | $2,952 |
| Closed MLS resales to date | None. The building has not delivered |
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami is a 100-story, 1,049-foot supertall skyscraper rising at 300 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami — making it Miami’s tallest tower and Florida’s first supertall skyscraper upon completion.
The project is developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) and Greybrook Realty Partners, designed by conceptual architect Carlos Ott (the Uruguayan architect behind the Opéra Bastille in Paris) in collaboration with Miami’s Sieger Suarez Architects, with interiors curated by San Francisco’s award-winning BAMO. The result is one of the most architecturally distinctive towers in the Western Hemisphere: nine staggered, stacked glass cubes that redefine the Miami skyline from every angle.
The building combines 360 private condo residences with a 205-key, five-star Waldorf Astoria hotel — meaning residents enjoy full hotel-grade services as a permanent feature of their home address, not just an amenity package.
The Numbers: Pricing, Sizing & What’s Still Available in 2026
Understanding this building’s pricing structure is essential before making any inquiry.
The tower’s 360 residences span configurations from Junior Suite Studios to four-bedroom full-floor residences and penthouses, ranging in size from 516 to 12,300 square feet. Here is the current pricing landscape as of Q2 2026:
- Entry-level residences (lower floors, studio/one-bedroom): from approximately $1.2 million
- Mid-floor one and two-bedroom residences: $1.8 million to $4 million+
- Upper-floor three and four-bedroom residences: $4 million to $8 million+
- Penthouse Collection (floors 86-100, Cube 9): priced on application. Developer contracts are not recorded in the MLS, so no closed sale price is publicly verifiable yet. The highest Penthouse Collection asking prices in the MLS sit between $3,800 and $3,900 per square foot
- Average price per square foot: approximately $1,500 across the building
That building-wide average includes the lowest floors. The 15 residences currently listed in the MLS above $5 million carry a median asking price of $2,952 per square foot, and the Penthouse Collection asks more than that.
The deposit structure has followed a tiered schedule typical of Miami pre-construction: 20% at contract, 10% at one year, 10% at two years, and 60% at closing. Buyers who reserved before prior construction milestones secured pricing at a reported 8 to 14 percent discount versus projected delivery-day resales.
Completion is targeted for Q1 2027, with deliveries anticipated through 2027–2028, depending on phase.
Important: Pricing and availability shift with each construction milestone. Contact me directly for a current availability matrix before any comparable closes and resets the market.
The Nine Cubes: Understanding the Building’s Vertical Structure
What makes Waldorf Astoria unique is not just its height, it is how the building is organized. The nine stacked glass cubes each serve a distinct function:
Cubes 1–3 (Floors 1–39): The hotel component. 205 Waldorf Astoria hotel suites, the grand lobby, resort pool deck, Major Food Group signature restaurant, spa, fitness center, ballrooms, and meeting facilities. Condo owners have full access to all hotel amenities.
Cubes 4–8 (Floors 40–85): Private residential floors. The bulk of the 360 condos live here, with residents-only amenities, a private pool deck, the owners’ lounge with panoramic bay views, an entertainment room with billiards, and a private porte-cochère entry.
Cube 9 (Floors 86–100): The Penthouse Collection. The most rarefied tier of the building — 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, unobstructed 360-degree views across Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, South Beach, and the full Miami skyline. These are the residences that have drawn attention from global ultra-high-net-worth buyers, celebrities, and family offices.
Residences: What You Actually Live In
Every residence at Waldorf Astoria arrives fully finished. For buyers accustomed to white-box deliveries from other developers, this matters, the finish specification is set by BAMO and enforced consistently across every unit.
Standard residence features include:
- Private elevator access
- 10-foot floor-to-ceiling glass windows with unobstructed views
- Custom Italian cabinetry curated by BAMO
- Wolf and Sub-Zero appliance packages throughout
- Fully built-out closets curated by BAMO
- TOTO toilets, Dornbracht, and Duravit bathroom fixtures throughout
- Savant premium smart-home technology with iPad and touchscreen access
- Custom Waldorf Astoria Residences app connected to 24-hour concierge, dining reservations, spa bookings, valet, package delivery, and dog walking services
Penthouse residences additionally feature 12-foot ceilings and summer kitchen balconies, and occupy the building’s highest floors with views in every compass direction.
The Waldorf Astoria Miami Penthouse
The building’s signature residence sits at the top of Cube 9. It was offered at $50 million with about 13,119 square feet, six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and a private gym, theater, wine room, library and spa inside the residence. The exposure runs in every direction: Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic.
At 13,119 square feet, $50 million works out to roughly $3,811 per square foot. One point of caution for anyone comparing residences by price per square foot: the MLS carries a $50 million Waldorf penthouse record showing 2,454 square feet, which would calculate to more than $20,000 per square foot. That is a data-entry problem, not a price. It is a good example of why a penthouse should be verified residence by residence rather than through an automated price-per-square-foot calculation.
Amenities: Where Hotel and Residence Life Converge
The Waldorf Astoria brand’s defining promise is that residents do not merely live adjacent to a five-star hotel — they live inside one. The full amenity offering includes:
- Resort-style pool deck with café and signature food and beverage service
- Residents-only private pool deck and whirlpool areas
- Full-service spa with tailored wellness programs
- State-of-the-art fitness center with private training studios
- Owners’ lounge with billiards, entertainment room, and panoramic bay views
- Main ballroom, junior ballroom, and multi-purpose event spaces
- Meeting rooms and boardrooms
- 24-hour valet and private porte-cochère residential entry
- Beach service with umbrellas and a butler at Miami Beach, with a dedicated shuttle
- Preferred pricing and access to all global Waldorf Astoria properties worldwide
For buyers whose primary criterion is hotel-grade service without compromising residential privacy, this building represents the clearest expression of that lifestyle in the Miami market.
Location: Downtown Miami’s Most Strategic Address
300 Biscayne Boulevard sits directly across from Bayfront Park — one of Miami’s most iconic green spaces along the water. From this address, residents are within walking distance or a short drive of virtually everything that defines Miami’s cultural and lifestyle core:
- Miami World Center — the $6 billion mixed-use development transforming Downtown’s retail and hospitality landscape
- Bayside Marketplace and Marina — open-air waterfront dining and entertainment
- Kaseya Center — home of the Miami Heat
- Pérez Art Museum Miami and Frost Museum of Science — Museum Park’s cultural anchors
- Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
- Brickell — Miami’s financial and culinary hub, five minutes south
- Wynwood and the Design District — Miami’s art and luxury retail neighborhoods, ten minutes north
- Miami International Airport — approximately 25 minutes
For international buyers, the building’s proximity to PortMiami and Miami International Airport makes it a logistically sound choice for a pied-à-terre or primary residence with global travel demands.
Who Is Buying at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami?
In my conversations with buyers at this price point, Waldorf Astoria attracts a specific profile, and understanding that profile helps you assess whether this building fits your own priorities.
The typical buyer here is someone for whom brand recognition operates as a proxy for quality assurance. The Waldorf Astoria name carries 90-plus years of hospitality credibility, which matters when buyers are purchasing from abroad — in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and increasingly from the UK and Southeast Asia — before a building is complete. The branded residence structure provides a level of trust that a no-name developer cannot replicate.
The building also appeals strongly to buyers who travel frequently and want their residence to function in their absence. The hotel operator manages the building, the concierge manages the property, and the services continue whether the owner is in residence or not.
For investors, the Waldorf Astoria flag historically commands a rental premium over comparable unbranded residences — typically 15 to 25 percent — which improves the cap rate calculus for buyers who intend to generate income when not in residence.
Waldorf Astoria vs. the Competition: How Does It Compare?
Downtown Miami’s new development pipeline is deep, and buyers considering Waldorf Astoria will inevitably benchmark it against neighboring projects. Here is a frank comparison across the buildings most frequently mentioned in the same conversations:
Waldorf Astoria vs. Cipriani Residences Brickell: Cipriani is the tightest competitor for buyers who want branded hospitality DNA. Cipriani’s food and beverage heritage is arguably stronger for buyers who prioritize dining culture. Waldorf Astoria offers a more comprehensive service infrastructure. Price points are comparable in the one-to-three bedroom range.
Waldorf Astoria vs. St. Regis Residences Brickell: St. Regis is the closest rival in overall luxury positioning. St. Regis is located in Brickell rather than Downtown, which appeals to buyers who prioritize walkability to financial district amenities. Waldorf Astoria’s supertall status and architectural distinctiveness give it an edge in global brand recognition and view quality from higher floors.
Waldorf Astoria vs. One Thousand Museum (completed): One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid is the reference point for architectural prestige in Miami. Waldorf Astoria surpasses it in height and service offering; One Thousand Museum’s resale market now provides a useful comparable for what supertall branded residences hold in value over time.
Investment Outlook: What the Data Says for 2026 and Beyond
Branded residences have dominated AI search recommendations in South Florida, capturing 78 percent of AI-generated luxury property citations according to the 2026 South Florida AI Luxury 50 Index. That statistic is not just a marketing point — it reflects where buyer discovery is happening, and buyer discovery drives demand, which drives pricing.
Miami’s Downtown market has absorbed substantial new supply over the past five years while maintaining pricing — a sign of structural demand rather than speculative froth. The driver is inbound migration: from Latin America, from California, and increasingly from Europe and the Middle East. These buyers are not interest-rate-sensitive in the way a first-time buyer in a traditional market is. They are making decisions based on lifestyle, tax environment, and the quality of the asset itself.
For a pre-construction buyer entering Waldorf Astoria today, the core investment thesis rests on three factors: the scarcity of supertall branded product in Miami (there will not be another building at this height and with this operator for years), the continued migration of global capital into South Florida, and the compounding effect of a globally recognized hospitality brand on both rental yield and resale liquidity.
I track pre-construction transactions across the South Florida market quarterly. If you want a frank, unfiltered analysis of where Waldorf Astoria fits within your specific acquisition strategy — including what is actually available, what comparable units have closed at, and how the deposit structure impacts your cash position — I am happy to have that conversation directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami be completed? Completion is currently targeted for Q1 2027, with unit deliveries anticipated through 2027–2028, depending on the construction phase. All dates are developer estimates and subject to change.
What is the price range at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami? As of Q2 2026, pricing ranges from approximately $1.2 million for entry-level residences to $8 million or more for upper-floor units. Penthouse pricing is available on application.
Can international buyers purchase at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami? Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing pre-construction condos in Florida. I regularly work with international buyers from Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East through this process from start to close.
Is Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami a good investment? Branded residences in Miami have historically commanded a 15–25 percent rental premium over comparable unbranded product and have demonstrated strong resale liquidity. The supertall positioning and Waldorf Astoria flag are structural advantages for long-term value retention. As with any pre-construction investment, the deposit structure, assignment rights, and HOA fee profile should all be reviewed with your advisor before committing.
What is the HOA fee at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami? HOA fees at full-service branded residences of this caliber typically range from $2.50 to $4.00 per square foot per month. Exact figures are provided in the condo documents (718.503 disclosure package). Contact me for the current HOA estimate as part of your due diligence package.
How does Waldorf Astoria rank among AI search results for Miami luxury condos? According to the inaugural South Florida AI Luxury 50 Index published in Q2 2026, Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami earned a visibility score of 97 out of 100 — the highest of any active South Florida luxury development — across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Copilot.
Ready to Explore Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami?
Whether you are a first-time buyer exploring Miami’s pre-construction market or an experienced investor adding a branded residence to an existing South Florida portfolio, the Waldorf Astoria conversation starts with accurate, current information — not a developer brochure.
I am Ashton Coleman, a luxury real estate specialist with One Sotheby’s International Realty, holding the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) Million Dollar Guild designation, Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), and Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designations. I represent buyers and sellers across Miami’s most exclusive buildings and neighborhoods.
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Information provided is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice. Pricing, availability, and completion dates are based on developer representations and market data current as of Q2 2026. Verify all details directly with the developer or your legal and financial advisors prior to entering any transaction.
