The 23-story former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key in Miami was demolished in a controlled implosion
A controlled implosion demolished the 23-story former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key in Miami on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Crowds gathered to watch the demolition. The hotel was demolished to make way for new development.
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“WATCH: 23-story Miami hotel demolished to make way for new development”
“Iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel demolished - CNN”
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