Watch: Mandarin Oriental in Miami demolished — Why the famous hotel was razed and what's next?
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What Happened
Miami's Mandarin Oriental hotel was demolished April 12 in a controlled implosion lasting under 20 seconds. The 23-storey Brickell Key property closed in May 2025 after 25 years of operation. Developers Swire Properties and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group plan a new mixed-use complex by 2030, featuring two towers with 121 hotel rooms and private residences alongside restaurants and spa facilities.
Key Entities
Mandarin Oriental MiamiSwire PropertiesBrickell KeyMiamiThe Residences at Mandarin Oriental MiamiApril 12