Comparison
888 Brickell vs Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami
888 Brickell by Dolce & Gabbana and Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami are both roughly 1,049-foot supertalls. The biggest differences are location (Brickell vs Downtown), brand (a fashion house vs a hotel brand), and product: 888 is delivered fully furnished and turnkey.
How do 888 Brickell and Waldorf Astoria Miami compare on height and scale?
Both towers are among the tallest in Miami at approximately 1,049 feet. 888 Brickell rises 90 stories with 259 residences, while Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami rises about 100 stories with a larger mix of hotel and condominium units. 888 is the more boutique of the two by residence count.
What about location?
888 Brickell sits on Brickell Avenue, at the center of Miami’s financial and luxury district, steps from Brickell City Centre and Michelin-rated dining. Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is in Downtown Miami near the arena and museum district. Brickell tends to command a premium for walkability and waterfront proximity.
If Brickell is your target neighborhood, 888 is the supertall option; you can also compare branded Brickell towers like Faena Residences Brickell and Nobu 619 Brickell.
How do the brands and design differ?
888 Brickell pairs the fashion house Dolce & Gabbana with AD100 designer Studio Sofield, giving the tower a travertine-and-gold, fashion-led identity. Waldorf Astoria brings a global hospitality brand and a distinctive stacked-glass-cube architecture. One is a fashion statement; the other is a hotel pedigree.
Which delivers a more move-in-ready home?
888 Brickell residences are delivered fully furnished and turnkey by Studio Sofield, with furnishings included in the price. That is a meaningful difference for buyers who want a complete home on day one rather than financing a separate furnishing project after closing.
Which should you buy?
If you want a Brickell address, a fashion-branded identity, and a turnkey furnished residence, 888 Brickell is the natural choice. If a downtown location and hotel-brand services are the priority, Waldorf Astoria is worth a look. A WIRE Miami advisor can model both against your budget and timeline; request a comparison.
Compare 888 Brickell to Any Miami Tower
Adrian Sanchez can model 888 Brickell against Waldorf Astoria and other supertalls on price, terms, and delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 888 Brickell taller than Waldorf Astoria Miami?
Both towers are approximately 1,049 feet. 888 Brickell is 90 stories with 259 residences; Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is around 100 stories with a larger unit mix. Heights are comparable.
Which is in a better location?
888 Brickell is on Brickell Avenue in Miami’s financial and luxury core; Waldorf Astoria is in Downtown Miami. Brickell typically commands a walkability and waterfront premium.
Are both towers furnished?
888 Brickell residences are delivered fully furnished and turnkey by Studio Sofield. Waldorf Astoria residences are not turnkey-furnished in the same way.