Company Press Release: The WinterHaven Hotel
May 10, 2000
SOUTH BEACH, Miami -- The WinterHaven Hotel, the newest hotel on Ocean Drive, is now open following a two-year,
top-to-bottom restoration and renovation of its dramatic lobby and guestrooms. The hotel, located directly across
the street from the Atlantic Ocean and beach, features ocean views from most of its guestrooms.
The 1939 Art Deco jewel offers South Beach rarities: five-star hotel service, refined and tasteful surroundings,
and a quiet corner location four blocks north of the Ocean Drive hubbub.
Add the grand opening rate of $129 per night, which applies even to oceanfront rooms, and the WinterHaven becomes
the best summer value on Ocean Drive.
The WinterHaven originally opened in 1939 and was designed by top Art Deco architect Albert Anis. It is now under
the banner of the Naples, Fla.-based Coral Collection of Fine Hotels & Resorts, which also manages the nearby
Essex House Hotel & Suites, another South Beach Art Deco gem.
The Coral Collection's principals have dedicated their careers to creating fine hotels. Joe Freni launched the
Ritz-Carlton, Naples, which won the coveted Mobil 5-star/AAA 5-diamond awards 10 years in a row under his leadership.
John Ayres is a veteran of Marriott Hotels and the legendary Breakers in Palm Beach.
The WinterHaven's restoration focused on the hotel's dramatic double- height lobby, winding staircase, original
glass railings and multi-level mezzanine.
Decorative details such as the ornate Chinese mirrored panels, and the etched glass recessed wall panels were meticulously
restored.
Exact replicas were made of the original chandeliers, sconces, and maple and mirror registration desk. A new wood
and glass bar curves along one wall.
The Art Deco interior is stylish yet understated to allow the architecture to shine. The new furniture combines
maple, leather and fabric. The aerodynamic club chairs are clothed in russet leather, with sofas and dining chairs
upholstered in deep jewel tones -- garnet, aquamarine, emerald and amethyst.
A lavish continental breakfast with some hot items is served every morning in the lobby, and cocktails are served
beginning in the early evening.
Most of the 70 guestrooms feature ocean views. Top-of-the-line are the oceanfront rooms with spectacular beach
and ocean views, and one- or two-bedroom oceanfront suites with spacious corner bedrooms and adjoining parlors.
Room amenities include two-line speakerphones, dataports and voice mail; individual a-c control, cable TV, in-room
safes, ironing boards and irons, and hair dryers.
The hotel is within walking distance of all the shops, cafes and clubs of South Beach. The downtown Miami business
district, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Miami International Airport are all within a 15 to 20 minute drive.
For reservations call 1-800-395-2322 or 305-531-5571. For information visit the website at www.winterhavenhotelsobe.com.
SOURCE: The WinterHaven Hotel