The economic downturn has obviously pushed every luxury real estate project to slow down its construction process and extend its deadlines.The St. Regis Bal Harbor residences, hotel and resort, which is being constructed where the previous Sheraton Bal Harbour used to be standing, had to follow that trend too. However, the long-expected state-of-art condominium and hotel is scheduled to open around March 2012 and units are currently for sale. The central tower will host 207 hotel rooms, 36 condo hotel units and 40 residences. The North and South towers will host 115 residences each. The residences will feature five-star amenities and services such as a signature restaurant managed by famous New-York Chef Jean-Georges ( Jean-Georges Vongerrichten ), a a Remède Spa ( which are exclusive to the St Regis Hotels and Resorts ), a state-of-the-art gym, a pool, a family and children’s center, access to the beach, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week concierge and butler services etc… The interior design is handled by Yabu Pushelberg, a design firm who has led the interior design projects for luxury hotels, restaurants and stores such as St.Regis in San Francisco, St. Regis in Mexico City, W Hotel in Times Square, New York, Blue Fin Restaurant in New York, Tiffany and Co in Wall Street, New York, or Louis Vuitton in Hong Kong. The hotel is managed by Starwood Hotels, gathering world-renowned high-end hotel brands such as St. Regis, W hotels, Sheraton and Westin. The Residences at St.Regis are strategically located on the ocean, across the street from Bal Harbour Shops where you can spend some time for lunch or dinner or enjoy shopping at elegant stores such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Tod’s, Christian Dior, Books and Books and find artwork from masters and contemporary artists at Opera Gallery.
St.Regis Bal Harbour is currently selling various floor plans for one, two and three-bedroom condominiums as well as condos-hotel. Two-bedroom units start at $1,944,900 for sf 2,232 including balcony and some of the three-bedroom units, which are particularly large, start at $3,851,900 for sf 4204 and at $6,145,900 for sf 5,016. Model A oceanfront units located between the 25th and the 27th floor are sold.
For further information on The hotel, resort or residences at St. Regis, unit models and floor plans, amenities, prices, construction progress, contact me : arielle.biscayart@sothebysrealty.com, Ph : 305-303-1218.

