Miami's Mandarin Oriental Hotel Set for Implosion

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The former Mandarin Oriental, Miami hotel on Brickell Key, a human-made island at the mouth of the Miami River, is set to be demolished on Sunday through a controlled implosion. The 23-story building, which opened 25 years ago, will be brought down to make way for the groundbreaking of a new two-tower ultraluxury hotel and residential development called The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, scheduled for completion in 2030.

Why it matters

The implosion of the Mandarin Oriental hotel marks the largest demolition project in Miami in over a decade. It signals the continued redevelopment and transformation of the Brickell Key area, one of Miami's most exclusive neighborhoods, as the city aims to replace aging infrastructure with new luxury residential and commercial projects.

The details

Demolition experts will conduct the controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. The implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community. The new development, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, is scheduled for completion in 2030.

• The Mandarin Oriental, Miami hotel opened 25 years ago.
• The implosion of the hotel is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
• The new The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami development is scheduled for completion in 2030.

What’s next

Following the implosion, Swire Properties will begin the groundbreaking for the new two-tower ultraluxury hotel and residential development, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, which is scheduled for completion in 2030.