# W Hotel South Beach Closing, Rebranding As Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

_Jul 7 12:33_

Tags: Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, W Hotel South Beach, Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, Miami Beach, hotel, loyalty program, hotel opening

The W Hotel South Beach is closing in mid-August 2026 to undergo renovation and rebrand as a Waldorf Astoria, opening in late 2027, shifting the property from Marriott to Hilton

## Summary

The W Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach is closing as of mid-August 2026 (unbookable after August 17) to undergo a major renovation. It will cease its affiliation with Marriott and rebrand as the Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, affiliated with Hilton. The new Waldorf Astoria is expected to open in late 2027. The property, purchased by Reuben Brothers in October 2024, will feature 348 suites with ocean views, a new lobby, and enhanced amenities. This marks a significant shift in the luxury hotel landscape for Miami Beach, moving a prominent property from Marriott's portfolio to Hilton's

## Why it matters

Spans 5 hotel programs (Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, W Hotel South Beach...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/w-hotel-south-beach-closing-rebranding-waldorf-astoria-miami-beach) — W Hotel South Beach Closing, Rebranding As Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

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