# W South Beach Closes for Renovations and Ends Marriott Affiliation August 20, 2026

_Jun 20 15:19_

Tags: Marriott Bonvoy, W South Beach, Miami Beach, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, program change

W South Beach will close for renovations and permanently terminate its Marriott affiliation on August 20, 2026, with the last booking day being August 17

## Summary

W South Beach, a W brand hotel in Miami Beach that has been part of Marriott since 2009 and was last renovated in 2020, will close on August 20, 2026. As of that date, Marriott will no longer operate the property, resulting in a permanent termination of its Marriott affiliation. The hotel will not reopen until further notice, and the new operator is currently unknown. The last day to book a stay is August 17, 2026. This closure removes a notable W property from the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio

## Why it matters

Spans 2 hotel programs (Marriott Bonvoy, W South Beach). Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/06/20/w-south-beach-closes-for-renovations-ceases-to-be-affiliated-with-marriott-from-august-20-2026?omhide=true) — W South Beach Closes For Renovations & Ceases To Be Affiliated With Marriott From August 20, 2026

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