As it stands now, Brickell’s Panorama Tower is the tallest skyscraper in the whole of Miami. In fact, the impressive 868-foot-tall structure holds the title for the tallest in Florida and the tallest residential building south of New York. Talk about a bird’s eye view!
However, among the city’s sea of skyscrapers, a new architectural marvel is set to rise above them all, even the Panorama Tower. Resembling a stack of glass cubes and rising 1,049 feet above ground with an astounding 100 stories, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences will take the crown as Miami’s largest when completed.
About the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami
Described as a “supertall” building, a term for heights of 984 feet or taller, the Waldorf Astoria has begun construction on 300 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. The project, developed by PMG, Greybrook, Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development and Hilton, is slated to have 387 condos — 90% of which have already sold — and 205 hotel rooms.
It will boast a resort-style pool deck, fitness center, spa, event spaces, a signature restaurant named Peacock Alley, an all-day dining brasserie, private bar and wine tasting room among other amenities.
On top of becoming the tallest building in the state, as well as the tallest south of NYC, the Waldorf Astoria has set a couple of other records. Construction workers completed a colossal, 31-hour foundation pour, utilizing 1,240 truckloads to pour 12,400 cubic yards of concrete. Additionally, as reported by the South Florida Business Journal, a $668 million construction loan was secured from Bank OZK and Related Fund Management, the largest in Florida history.
According to developers, the new skyscraper is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2028.
The top 10 tallest buildings in Miami
Miami is known for its decorated skyline, with more than 400 high rises and 70 of which stand taller than 491 feet. Following NY and Chicago, the city has one of the highest number of skyscrapers in the nation and there are a lot more on the horizon. The following are the tallest towers in Miami, either complete or under construction:
- The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami (1,049 feet) (under construction)
- Okan Tower (902 feet) (under construction)
- Panorama Tower (868 feet)
- Baccarat Residences (828 feet) (under construction)
- Aston Martin Residences (817 feet)
- Four Seasons Hotel Miami (789 feet)
- Southeast Financial Center (765 feet)
- 1 Southside Park (754 feet) (under construction)
- Brickell Flatiron (736 feet)
- 830 Brickell (724 feet)