The boom in high-end condominium construction continues and is now taking on a new dimension. Increasing numbers of developers are building, and proposing plans for, condo-hotels, which combine the luxury and amenities of hotel or resort living with the ownership and investment opportunities of condominiums. In this issue, SouthFloridaCEO magazine gives our readers a taste of what is available and what is in the pipeline.

Acqualina

Sunny Isles

Address: 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160

Website: www.acqualina.com

Phone: 305-933-6666

Status: completed

Completion: Spring 2004

Units: 283 (14 units condo-hotel, 20 hotel units, the remainder are strictly residential)

Floors: 51

Developer: Williams Island Ocean Club Ltd.

Architect: Robert M. Swedroe Architects/Planners A.I.A., P.A.

Landscape Architect: Bradshaw Gill & Associates

Interior Designer: RTKL/Snoweiss Design Group

Description: Acqualina units offer features such as a wet bar with wine chiller underneath, granite counter-tops, front load washer and dryer, security system, water filtration system, and large private balconies.

Master suites additionally include marble bathroom floors and walls, and a whirlpool tub. The fourteen condo-hotel units are three-bedroom, two-bath.

Facility Amenities: Marina for residential use

18-hole golf course

16-court tennis facilities

Exclusive beach club

Gourmet dining

Room service

Housekeeping

European-style spa

The Atlantic

Fort Lauderdale

Address: 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Website: www.luxurycollection.com/atlantic

Phone: 1-866-837-4274

Status: completed

Opened: June 2004

Units: 124

Floors: 15

Developer: Dan Melk

Architect: Oscar Garcia

Description: Every unit in this Mediterranean style condo-hotel has an oceanfront view. There are five penthouses and 119 studios and suites.

Facility Amenities: Signature restaurant--Trina

European Spa--Spa Atlantic

Concierge service

24-hour doorman and valet

Boardroom facilities

Business center

State-of-the-art fitness center

Swimming Pool

Poolside Bar--Spuma

Atlantic Village Condominium-Hotel

Dania Beach

Address: 1541 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33004

Website: www.avhm.net

Phone: 954-921-5595

Status: Under Construction

Completion: est. Fall 2007

Units: 348

Floors: 6-9

Developer: SRI, Inc.

Architect: Sieger Suarez & EGS2

Designer: Remedios-Siembieda, Inc.

Description: This condo-hotel features studios, one- and two-bedroom suites, up to 1,036 square feet. The building will also have 125,000 square feet of class-A office space and over 1,000 parking spaces in its two garages. The purchase price for each unit includes $40,000 worth of furniture and fixtures, such as floor-to-ceiling glass, a bidet, a king or two double beds, a safe, and a 42" Plasma TV.

Facility Amenities: 80 boat slips

Heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi

Poolside Cafe and Bar

Private Pool Cabanas

Indoor/Outdoor gourmet dining

24-hour room service and house-keeping

Private reception areas

Ballroom and conference facilities

European Spa

Recording studio

Concierge service

Breakwater and Edison Hotels

South Beach

Address: 940 and 960 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL

Website: www.falorcompanies.com

Phone: 305-932-4800

Status: undergoing renovation

Completion: est. Spring 2005

Units: 113

Floors: Breakwater: 5, Edison: 6

Description: Recently purchased by The Falor Companies, these two 1930's Art Deco-style South Beach hotels will combine to form one condo-hotel.

Renovated units will include 42" plasma televisions with surround sound, all marble bathrooms, and complementary wireless Internet access. The Falor Company has also recently brought in Kor Hotel Group, to manage the newly renovated condo-hotel.

Facility Amenities: Rooftop pool with water features Waterbeds on the rooftop Sundeck

Canyon Ranch Living

Miami Beach

Address: 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33141

Website: www.canyonranchliving.com

Phone: 305-993-0030

Status: Under Construction

Completion: est. 2006

Units: 467 condominiums, 151 hotel suites

Developer: WSG Development

Architect: Arquitectonica

Interior Designer: Rockwell Group

Description: This condo-hotel, based on the Canyon Ranch Resorts in Arizona and Massachusetts, and managed by the same company--Canyon Ranch, features one-, two-, three-bedroom and penthouse residences, with private elevators, whirlpool soaking tubs, walk-in closets, and large private balconies with ocean views.

Hotel rooms boast large bathrooms and living areas, as well as attractive kitchens with modern appliances.

Facility Amenities: SpaClub with fitness and spa facilities

Rock-climbing wall

Full-service beauty salon

Fitness classes taught by certified instructors