The St. Regis Bal Harbour facts for kids
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is a fancy hotel and resort located in Bal Harbour, Florida. It's right across from the famous Bal Harbour Shops and not far from Miami's exciting South Beach. In 2014, a company from Qatar called Al Faisal Holding Company LLC bought the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.
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About the Resort
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is a tall, 27-story building right on the ocean. It's in the village of Bal Harbour, which is part of Miami-Dade County. The resort opened in 2012 and sits on a large piece of land, about 9.5 acres, with 600 feet of beachfront!
Besides having 207 hotel rooms, the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort also has private homes and special hotel suites that you can own.
Fun Things to Do at the Resort
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has lots of cool things for guests to enjoy. There are three places to eat, a fitness center for working out, a relaxing spa, and even a special club just for kids! Plus, it has two swimming pools with amazing ocean views.
You can find several restaurants at the resort, like Atlantikos, The Grill at St. Regis, La Gourmandise, and The St. Regis Bar & Wine Vault.
Who Owns the Resort Now?
In January 2014, a company called Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide sold the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. It was bought by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), which is part of the Al Faisal Holding Company. They paid $213 million for it! Even though ARTIC bought the resort, Starwood still helps manage it, and it continues to be known as a St. Regis resort. This deal was one of the biggest property sales in South Florida at the time.
In 2016, ARTIC decided to invest another $35 million into the resort. This money was used to add a new restaurant, three large four-bedroom suites, and to make the lobby look even better.
Working with Qatar Airways
On June 17, 2014, ARTIC announced an exciting partnership with Qatar Airways. This agreement made the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort the special "preferred hotel" for Qatar Airways. This means that if you fly with Qatar Airways to Miami, they might suggest you stay at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. During a press conference at the resort, Qatar Airways also announced that they would start four new direct flights to Miami each week.
