Hotel in Aventura, Florida
In the 1950's, and 60's a key feature of Sunny Isles was ‘Motel Row', a stretch of north Collins Avenue that was home to some 50 motels with exotic names like the Sahara, Mandalay and the Thunderbird. The motels were very popular in the post-war boom years when more and more people could afford cars and could travel to fun destinations like Miami. The area was also very attractive to foreign visitors who loved the sea, surf and sand and great Florida ambience.
In 1967, Bennet Lifter, a Miami Beach hotel owner and real estate entrepreneur, departing from the motel mould, built a stunning 13 floor beachside hotel, the Marco Polo. The hotel had a beautiful golden sandy beach, great views from most of the rooms and expansive banqueting and ballroom facilities.
In 1968 and 1969, the Lifters leased the property to the Hyatt Corporation and then to the Diplomat Corporation, but resumed control of the Marco Polo in 1972. Famous stars such as Gladys Knight and the Pips, Sister Sledge and the Pointer Sisters performed in the hotel's Swinger Lounge, and Las Vegas style revues were staged in the grand Persian Room.
Aventura Hotel Miami Florida
In 1994 the Miami Beach resort hotel was sold to Crescent Heights Aventura Beach Club and after a $7million renovation, was converted into a condominium-hotel.
Radisson Corporation approved the hotel in June 1995 and in November 1995 Aventura Beach Associates, whose president is Mr.Richard Schechter, purchased the hotel operation, restaurants, ballrooms, meeting spaces and two lounges.
In January 1999 the hotel became the Marco Polo Ramada Plaza Beach Hotel Resort.
Located within easy reach of Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports, the Marco Polo Miami Beach hotel is a great place for families and business travelers to enjoy all the amenities of a premier Miami Beach hotel resort. Our beautiful ballroom and banqueting facilities are available year round for parties and special events. And there's no more romantic setting for a sunset wedding than our golden sandy beach!
For help in planning and booking your special event call our Catering Department at 305-614-2670.
Book your stay with us now through our secure on-line reservation system that offers the best rates available anywhere or call us toll free at: 877-327-6363.