The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami has opened its doors marking the group’s tenth property in Florida. The 18-story tower features 124 suites, with ocean-front views, stand-alone egg-shaped tubs in bathrooms, expansive living and large terraces with unparalleled views.

“We are very excited to partner once again with the ownership groups of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach; the Lionstone Group, an entity of the Lowenstein Family and Flag Luxury Group, LLC led by Paul and Dayssi Kanavos said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

“The hotel has already earned a reputation as of one of Florida’s most desirable and unique locations and adding The Ritz-Carlton service excellence to the spectacular surroundings should transform The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami into one of the world’s most sought after places to visit.”

A centerpiece of the resort is the 10,000 square-foot waterfront spa; a sanctuary promoting renewal and revitalization. Ten private treatment suites complete with ocean views, a serene waterfront terrace and a reflecting room for pre-and post-treatment relaxation in addition to a state of the art fitness center, are available to hotel guests and residents in the community.

A spectacular European-edged outdoor swimming pool, a beautiful beach and luxury cabanas with private hot tubs provide multiple options for guests wishing to enjoy the Florida sunshine and fresh ocean breezes in a tranquil setting. Savory bites are served at the resort’s fabulous restaurant and pool bar & grill.

For meetings and special events, the hotel provides a variety of venues for every occasion from business groups to destination weddings with 2,400 square feet of indoor space and an additional 3,400 square feet of outdoor terraces. The meeting and entertainment rooms are fully equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and are capable of accommodating 110 guests.

Humler noted “Florida continues to offer tremendous potential to the luxury traveler and the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami is a key strategic move to expand our presence across a region beloved by Ritz-Carlton guests.”