North Beach’s wave of developments is continuing, as plans for a six-story boutique hotel on Abbott Avenue was just submitted. The project, led by South Florida-based Abbott M 6945, calls for 48 boutique hotel rooms on a 6,150 SF site. The new hotel would more than quadruple the room count on the site, replacing the 11-room M Hotel. Scheduled for review by Miami Beach’s Design Review Board on October 23rd, the proposal would rise alongside multiple under construction buildings in the area, including The Ella, 71 Nobe, and more.
According to plans submitted to the city, each of the 48 hotel rooms are planned at roughly 300 SF, offered in layouts with either one king bed or two queen beds. While plans remain subject to change, the proposal outlines amenities such as a gym, rooftop pool, rooftop lounge deck, and an exterior plaza. The documents do not specify whether the property will operate under a hotel brand.
The ground floor of the project will feature a hotel lobby and 1,106 SF of commercial space. Notably, the plans include no on-site parking. Instead, the developer proposes a bike room and two designated on-street spaces: one for guest drop-offs and another for loading. Surrounding the site, the project also features pedestrian improvements, including wider sidewalks.
Designed by M77R Architecture, the hotel is planned to rise 90 FT at its tallest point. Its most distinctive feature will be its colorful perforated metal facade, described by the project team as “a consonant blend of sophisticated yet vibrant materials that speak to the Miami Beach aesthetic. Intentionally placed large glass windows provide for functional design with framed views while ensuring safety and energy efficiency. The clean lines of the structure are accentuated by sleek curves, polished stone and/or concrete elements, creating a clean modern aesthetic.”
According to recent satellite imagery from March, the site hasn’t been demolished yet. Demolition work, including permitting, will be fairly easy given the site’s limited size.