Historic National Hotel Miami Gets $12 Million Relaunch

The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Art Deco landmark in the heart of South Beach, has completed an extensive $12 million renovation in 2014, restoring the hotel to its original style and glamour.

Renovations began in 2010 with the hotel's Cabana Building and continued to the original Historic Tower's spacious guestrooms, meetings, and public venues. Throughout, the hotel has worked diligently with the Historic Preservation League in order to restore the hotel's Art Deco details.

Originally designed by renowned Art Deco architect, Roy France, in 1939, the restored hotel has faithfully maintained its historic integrity, architecture and design, offering contemporary amenities and facilities today’s travelers come to expect.

"We are extremely excited to reintroduce our beautifully restored property and new programming to visitors and locals alike," stated Yaser Mohamad, the new Hotel Manager who spearheaded and managed the renovations. The National is a true work of art, a family-owned historic hotel that offers guests anticipatory service and comfort in serene tranquility. We look forward to welcoming our new guests and having our loyal following discover us all over again.

The National Hotel’s public areas were thoroughly restored, to include original terrazzo flooring, ceilings, railings, light fixtures and furniture completely reinstated to its original luster. The lobby’s main column was enveloped with gold and black Murano glass mosaic tiles, fashioned during the period. Chrome pendant lights and fans were added to Tamara Bistros outdoor terrace and roll-down curtains were built in for privacy. A new color palette, stucco and finish were added to the exterior of the hotels 13-story tower. Wind resistant and noise buffers were added to windows to protect the building and maximize comfort.

The hotels renovated guestrooms convey a nod to the era with custom-designed, exotic hardwood furniture, antique clocks, and chrome-plated accents and finishes. Bathrooms were completely remodeled with vanities in rich mahogany wood with showers in pale green terrazzo, accented by white tiles and gray terrazzo flooring. The hotels unique Triple-Level Penthouse has been refurnished with distressed leather furniture, Art Deco-inspired fixtures and vintage artwork. An outdoor deck will be added to the penthouse in order to accommodate private events and dining.

With over 4,000 square feet of indoor and covered outdoor space, the longest infinity-edge pool on Miami Beach and expansive outdoor lounge and entertainment space, the National has served as the backdrop to countless corporate meetings, events and celebrations, and is one of Miami Beach’s most popular destinations for weddings.

Two of the hotels signature event spaces were renovated. The terrazzo floors of the Oval Room, the main ballroom, was restored to its 1939 origins and a new 3,000 hand-cut, crystal chandelier is now the focal point of the majestic room. The private Martini Room was completely remodeled with new French doors that lead to the outdoor terrace, and new additions include an Art Deco-style wall unit and window treatments.

The National's food and beverage programming was also revamped with distinctive entertainment, dining and lounge options that establish the property as a destination for live jazz and blues.

The new programming will include a monthly Sunday Jazz Brunch in the hotels signature restaurant, Tamara Bistro, with live music by storied and up-and-coming jazz artists. Blues Bar Cocktail Hour offers sophisticated, retro live entertainment on Wednesday nights and Apres Soleil (French for After Sun) features a vibrant retro ambiance on Fridays with live jazz and blues, and unique vintage cocktails at vintage prices.

Source: Travel Pulse, http://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/historic-national-hotel-miami-gets-12-mil-relaunch.html