City of Dania Beach officials along with community leaders and development partners celebrated the ground breaking of the first Hotel Morrison in the U.S. on November 10th, 2015.  The Hotel Morrison, a boutique style facility, is the newest major redevelopment project in Dania Beach.  Located in the heart of downtown it is designed to complement the growing city center urban design.  Developers say Dania Beach was selected for its unique charm, central location and outstanding vision. 

Dania Beach Mayor Marco A. Salvino Sr. kicked off the ceremony discussing the impact this development will have on the community.  “This is an exciting day for Dania Beach. In breaking ground, we are opening a new chapter in the redevelopment of the City while creating jobs and revitalizing our economy,” he said.

The Hotel Morrison is a seven story building with 143 rooms located at 28 South Federal Highway which is at the center of Dania Beach’s downtown business district and civic campus. The hotel will also feature a lobby lounge and restaurant.  The exterior of the building is contemporary and the materials, colors and finish selections are evocative of South Florida’s lifestyles. “The design inspiration came from daydreaming of a lovely sky surrounded by sea grass blowing in the beach breeze. It was a lovely, comfortable, and relaxing experience that we want to share with every guest,” states architect David Miller. “Our focus and attention to detail will make the Hotel Morrison an icon in Dania Beach for years to come.”

According to Dania Beach CRA, Executive Director, Rachel Bach, “As a major redevelopment project, and with currently over $200 million in investment in Dania Beach underway, the hotel will help usher in additional redevelopment projects and activities.  Hotels are an all day, every day hub of activity, and the Hotel Morrison will be a stabilizing anchor for the heart of Dania Beach.”

Hotel Morrison was designed to be environmentally responsible and utilizes renewable resources in construction, materials and energy efficient building systems. The urban location allows hotel guests the opportunity to embrace the culture and people of Dania Beach during their stay.

Construction will be started in the next few months and the hotel is expected to be completed by the end of next year.