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Convention Center hotel on track for late‑2027 opening, developers say

City of Miami Beach Public Safety & Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee · February 20, 2026
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Summary

City and development team reported structural progress on the Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel, with steel truss erection starting in March and a topping‑off expected mid‑July; developers said 18 months remain to completion and staff accepted the update.

Commissioner Laura Dominguez asked for a timeline update on the Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel. Thais Sierra, the city liaison for the project, introduced Hector Morello from the development team who said structural work is proceeding on schedule. "The next 30 days we're just continuing with the structure, we're on the 5th floor... the major milestone is going to be the structural steel trusses that are going to be put in place in March," Morello said.

Morello and staff reported a projected topping‑off in mid‑July (July 16 was cited) and an anticipated hotel opening in late 2027. Staff estimated 18 months remain to complete the work, acknowledging recent weather delays but stating the schedule remains on track. The committee accepted the update and moved forward to the next items.

The committee asked for routine updates as construction progresses. No formal action beyond acceptance of the report was taken.

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