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Mandarin Oriental Hotel to Be Demolished for New Towers

4/12/2026

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Summary

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The Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key in Miami will be demolished Sunday at 8:30 a.m. after 26 years.
Residents must vacate the island by 7 a.m. due to a planned 20-second controlled implosion.
An 800-foot exclusion zone will be enforced with police and fire rescue on standby.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental will replace the hotel with twin towers, 66 and 34 stories, due for completion in 2030.

History

Historical Context

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel opened in Miami's Brickell Key in 2008, contributing to the city's tourism, which generated over $18 billion that year. However, by 2014, the hotel closed, reflecting Miami's shift from hospitality to residential development. This transformation is evident in the planned twin towers project, highlighting the city's rapid growth and evolving urban landscape, with significant implications for housing and urban planning.

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Story summary

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key in Miami will be demolished Sunday at 8:30 a.m. after 26 years.
Residents must vacate the island by 7 a.m. due to a planned 20-second controlled implosion.
An 800-foot exclusion zone will be enforced with police and fire rescue on standby.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental will replace the hotel with twin towers, 66 and 34 stories, due for completion in 2030.

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