Miami Beach, FL – A bold new chapter in meetings and conventions begins today, as civic leaders, developers, and hospitality executives officially broke ground on Grand Hyatt Miami Beach — a transformative 800-room hotel that will be directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). The project marks a milestone moment not only for Miami Beach, but for the region as a whole, reinforcing the destination’s commitment to strengthening its global appeal for business events, conferences, and incentive travel.

Spearheaded in collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and the adjacent Miami Beach Convention Center, the hotel will serve as a cornerstone for the region’s meetings and conventions strategy, providing updated infrastructure that enhances access, elevates the delegate experience, and drives long-term economic impact in the Greater Miami area.

“Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is a major investment in our city’s future — bringing jobs, quality year-round tourism, and long-term economic growth,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Miami Beach remains a sought-after destination for its beauty and growing reputation as a safe, strong, and sophisticated city. This groundbreaking is further evidence that investor confidence in Miami Beach has never been higher.”

Expected to open in late 2027, Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is being developed by Terra and Turnberry and will operate under the Hyatt Hotels Corporation flag. Strategically located in the heart of Miami Beach—just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center—the hotel will serve as a powerful new asset in enhancing the destination’s appeal for meetings and conventions. Once open, it will be actively promoted as part of the region’s robust portfolio of world-class venues, helping to attract even more high-profile events to Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

“This is a defining moment for our convention and trade show eco system,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). “Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will further strengthen our ability to compete for premier meetings, trade shows and conventions by offering a level of integration and convenience that meeting planners increasingly value. With direct access to our state-of-the-art Miami Beach Convention Center and the vibrant energy of Miami Beach just steps away, this hotel adds an exciting new dimension to the experience we offer.”

Located at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive, the 17-story hotel was designed by world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica. It will include:

• 800 guest rooms, including 52 luxury suites with views of Miami Beach
• Four floors of dedicated meeting and ballroom space to complement the MBCC
• A climate-controlled skybridge connecting guests directly to the convention center
• Rooftop resort-style pool deck, signature restaurant, bar and retail
• Pedestrian promenades, bike-sharing stations, and improved transit access

“The groundbreaking of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach marks a pivotal milestone in the transformation of the Convention Center District,” said the project’s developers, Terra CEO David Martin and Turnberry Chairman and CEO Jackie Soffer. “It fulfills a vision years in the making – an iconic, connected hotel that serves the meetings industry while strengthening the local economy and community. We’re proud to bring this landmark project to life in partnership with the world-renowned Hyatt brand.”

The hotel will help activate a more walkable Convention Center District, while offering guests direct access to Lincoln Road’s shopping, dining, and arts scene. Surrounded by premier cultural and lifestyle assets—including The Bass Museum, Miami City Ballet, SoundScape Park, and the New World Symphony — the district offers attendees a dynamic blend of business and leisure. The area is also home to world-renowned restaurants, including Michelin-recognized dining, and state-of-the-art entertainment venues, making it an ideal destination for both daytime programming and evening experiences.

“The addition of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach directly connected to our world-class convention center further propels the city into the premier league for global meetings, events, trade shows, and conventions. This groundbreaking is truly transformative for the MBCC, our entire campus and the destination,” added Freddie Peterson, General Manager of Miami Beach Convention Center, representing Oak View Group. “With a $640 million newly reimagined MBCC and a $600 million investment in the Grand Hyatt, we are further elevating our commitment to excellence, delivering exceptional events, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. This will truly unlock larger business opportunities that were previously out of reach due to the lack of an attached hotel, driving substantial growth and prosperity for all.”

To track the hotel’s progress, a live camera feed is now available for industry stakeholders, clients, and media to watch construction in real time: www.MiamiBeachHQHotel.com.

Official Press Release published by the City of Miami Beach:
OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575  
Melissa Berthier, Email: [email protected]
Linda-Lee Stevens, Email: [email protected]

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