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Viceroy Hotel Brand Expands into Miami
Los Angeles - Kor Hotel Group, the Los Angeles-based
luxury hotel operator, has entered into a significant joint venture with
developer Jorge Perez and his Florida-based The Related Group that will
bring the Viceroy brand's signature fusion of innovative design
elements, luxury amenities and impeccable service to a momentous new
hotel-residence project in Miami - Viceroy Icon Brickell. The Related
Group is currently the largest developer in Florida's luxury condominium
market. Kor's participation will enhance the premiere project with an
array of design-savvy lifestyle amenities and the service luxuries for
which Kor's Viceroy Resorts & Residences concept is widely known. The
project also partners Kor with some of the most creative forces in the
industry today, including the architecture firm Arquitectonica and
prolific designer Philippe Starck.
"Kor's discerning style will help mark a distinction
for this luxury project against other comparable projects in Miami,"
said Brad Korzen, CEO of Kor Hotel Group. "Viceroy's high-end luxury
concept retains an intimate, boutique quality that is highly appealing
to today's consumers. Viceroy Icon Brickell promises to be an exquisite
rendition of the Viceroy brand and will contribute a distinctive new
luxury option to Miami's urban destination appeal." As Kor Hotel Group continues to expand its boutique
hotel portfolio with properties both nationwide and overseas, it
reserves the Viceroy identity for projects of only the highest standard.
By imparting Viceroy's luxurious design and the service hallmarks that
distinguish its flagship Viceroy Santa Monica to only select properties,
Kor succeeds in carving out a unique niche in the boutique luxury-hotel
and resort-residence markets. "The world's most sophisticated travelers know the
Viceroy brand for its bold design and unique sense of modern luxury, as
well as its superb services and amenities," said Bill Thompson, Senior
Vice-President, The Related Group of Florida. "With Viceroy Icon
Brickell, we will offer a unique style of luxurious living never before
seen in Miami." Located on Biscayne Bay, adjacent to Brickell Park and
near downtown, the three-tower Icon Brickell reunites Related Group with
interior designer Philippe Starck and their ICON concept. The firm
Arquitectonica, an architecture, interior design and planning firm
renowned for innovative, ultra-modern creations worldwide, has designed
the structural and architectural elements for the complex.
Towers will range from 50 to 60 stories, commanding a
striking presence near the cultural and business center of Miami.
Unobstructed views above the 15th floor will overlook South Beach and
Biscayne Bay. Housing 1,774 units across all three towers,
Arquitectonica's design roots the three soaring towers atop an expansive
podium base at the 15th floor. Representing the epicenter of the
complex, this common nexus houses more than two acres of sumptuous
luxury amenities and entertainment options for both hotel guests and
residents. Design impresario Philippe Starck will design all elements
within the first two residential towers as well as the podium's
extensive features. As a Viceroy Resorts & Residences destination, Viceroy
Icon Brickell will take the brand's luxury boutique presence to an even
more prominent level. Occupying its own tower within the trident
structure, the Viceroy tower will be the only structure among the three
to house a hotel in conjunction with residences, offering hotel services
to both guests and owners. Icon's other two towers in the Brickell
complex are reserved for residential condominiums, although all
residents and hotel guests alike will share access to Icon Brickell's
exclusive amenities, including a 20,000 square-foot spa and Philippe
Starck-designed luxury swimming pools on the 15th-floor outdoor podium.
Viceroy Icon Brickell's hotel-condo component will
encompass 135 units across nine floors, occupying 78,300 square feet of
luxury space. Units will be designed in four models: 27 420-square-foot
Small Studios, 54 480-square-foot Standard Studios, 27 590-square-foot
Large Studios and 27 930-square-foot (on average) 1-Bedroom units. Each
will offer Viceroy-quality technology, comfort and regal design. A
dedicated elevator for hotel-condo and hotel guests will facilitate
travel to central podium-level amenities and tower rooftop destinations.
Floors 16 through 49 will house 372 stunning bay-view condominiums, with
a range of optional services available through Viceroy: Kor's
high-design furnishing package, room service, housekeeping or all other
specialty services offered by the hotel. Units may also be entered into
a hotel rental pool by owners if not occupied full time. A separate
elevator will serve residents on these upper floors. A chic restaurant located on the 15th-floor outdoor
sanctuary will overlook the recreational pool and incorporate an outdoor
dining area with fireplace and waterfront views. The restaurant facility
will be operated by Kor and provide service to hotel guests,
banquet/conference attendees, residents and the public. Kor will also
facilitate a destination rooftop pool and lounge on Viceroy Icon
Brickell's 50th floor, open to the public and accessible via a dedicated
elevator bank designed to preserve resident and guest privacy. Total
hotel programming, including restaurant, rooms and public areas, will
occupy approximately 121,000 square feet of space. Additionally, Kor
will bring its uncompromising service standards to the operation of
full-time concierge services, valet parking and room service for all
guests and residents of the Viceroy tower. Icon Brickell will also house
a small meeting space for on-site business needs.
Tower 1
57 stories • Parking: 11 Levels of Parking- Located
on floors 1 and 4-14 (excluding 13) of Tower 1 • Penthouse
Units: 11 single story Penthouse units and 4 two story Penthouse
units • Units: 715
Tower 2
57 stories • Lobby: 2nd Floor • Penthouse Units: 7 single
story Penthouse units and 4 two story Penthouse units • Units:
561
Tower 3
Viceroy Resorts and Residences at ICON Brickell:
50 stories • Total of 148 Resort Units • 50th floor(Rooftop)
Pool, Restaurant and Lounge area • Units: 520 units
Common Areas
Entrance Area Enter through Icon’s multi-level entrance area
with 100 columns designed by Philippe Starck and modeled after
the Maoi structures of Easter Island. Each column will be unique
in size, shape and finish yet all will be 22 feet tall and have
Philippe Starck’s signature. The space will be open to Mary
Brickell Park to the South and to Biscayne Bay to the East. The
arrival area will accommodate all three towers, with drop off
sections for each lobby and for the two bayside restaurants.
Lobby The Tower
One, Tower Two, and Condo Lobby in Tower Three exhibit the
unique designs of Philippe Starck as well. With great emphasis
on bringing the outside in, the 22 foot high ceilings in the
entrance area will continue inside and the color theme from the
outside will be brought in through the yellow glass at the
entrance.
Pool Deck Level
Our two acre pool terrace sits over 100 feet above Biscayne Bay
and features a series of three infinity edged pools including a
reflection pool where furniture may sit in the water, an
oversized thermal hot tub, and a longer than Olympic sized lap
pool. Rows of stately trees line the chaise lounges and beds on
either side of the pool and enclose the outdoor living area that
holds the oversized fireplace and life-size chess set. Icon’s
pool deck will also feature a full service restaurant and a pool
side café. The luxurious amenities of the Viceroy Hotel will
offer à la carte drink and food service, wine tastings, and
relaxing Tai Chi classes in our amphitheater style seating area
overlooking the Bay.
Spa and Fitness
Center One level below the pool deck, with direct views of
Biscayne Bay get lost in Icon Brickell’s 28,000 square foot spa
with amenities normally associated with a 5 star resort. This
space holds a Theater room designed by Philippe Starck, a large
cardio and free weight center with beautiful views of Key
Biscayne, aerobic, yoga, pilates, and spinning facilities, a
large plunge pool area available for events or quiet
relaxations, his and hers treatments rooms, lounges, redwood
saunas, and eucalyptus steam rooms.
Restaurants There
are 5 places to enjoy a meal at Icon Brickell. For a like snack
or a morning coffee visit the Pool side café. For a spectacular
lunch or dinner, visit our pool side Viceroy Signature
restaurant or select from one of the two bayside restaurants on
the lobby level. Late at night visit Club 50, our sky lounge for
some light dining.
Club 50 Visit
Icon Brickell’s exclusive rooftop pool and lounge with
spectacular views from the 50th floor and designs by Kelly
Wearstler. Enjoy signature cocktails, light dining and a
sophisticated atmosphere without ever having to leave your home. |