EAST, Miami, Swire Hotels' first property in the United States, has announced a collaboration with Uruguay's hidden gem La Huella to create the new hotel's signature restaurant. EAST, Miami is set to open in Fall 2015 with 263 rooms and 89 serviced apartments at Brickell City Centre, a $1.05 billion mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Miami. 

La Huella, a South American hot spot, is adored by celebrity chefs and attracts worldwide foodies and beach-chic crowds – making this concept ideal for the savvy traveler and resident Miamian alike. Signature plates from La Huella's head chef Alejandro Morales will be centered around the Uruguayan Parrilla grill. The menu will be inspired by the Uruguayan roots of owners Martín Pittaluga, Gustavo Barbero and Guzmán Artagaveytia.
 
The design team of Los Angeles-based Studio Collective will transport the essence of South America to Miami by capturing the laid-back yet energized vibe of one Uruguay's favorite restaurants at its new urban locale.
 
“From extensive research with foodies, and editors of travel and foodie magazines, it was absolutely clear that this was one of the most outstanding restaurants in South America. Having met the team we knew they'd be the perfect partner in Miami,” said Brian Williams, Managing Director of Swire Hotels.
 
Swire Hotels has a passion for restaurants and bars that are destinations in their own right. EAST, Miami will house a variety of genuinely innovative eateries and lounges for guests and locals to enjoy, including a 40th-floor rooftop bar, a poolside bar and a collaborative work space café.
 
About Swire Hotels
Swire Hotels has been created to manage intriguing urban hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United Kingdom, providing a characterful experience for travelers who seek individuality, style and personalized service.
 
The Opposite House, Beijing, opened in 2008 and was followed by The Upper House, above Pacific Place, Hong Kong, in October 2009. The Temple House will open in Q4, 2014 in Chengdu.
 
Swire Hotels opened a 345-room lifestyle business hotel named EAST, Hong Kong in Hong Kong's Island East, on 25 January 2010. EAST, Beijing with 369 rooms, located within INDIGO in Jiangtai, opened in September 2012. EAST, Miami, offering 263 rooms and 89 serviced apartments, will open in Brickell City Centre in Q4 2015.
 
Swire Hotels has launched a new collection of locally inspired and stylish hotels in the heart of great British towns and cities called Chapter Hotels. The first hotel in the collection, The Montpellier Chapter, Cheltenham opened in 2010. The second hotel, The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter opened in June 2012. More information is available at www.swirehotels.com.
 
About Swire Properties Inc.
Swire Properties Inc., established in Miami since 1979, is one of South Florida's leading international developers of urban office, hotel and condo real estate. Known for its $1 billion master‐planned development of the island of Brickell Key in downtown Miami, Swire continues to shape the Miami skyline with its latest project, Brickell City Centre, a landmark $1.05 billion mixed‐use development comprising a gross floor area of 5.4 million square feet including office, residential, hotel, retail and entertainment space and underground parking. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly-listed Swire Properties Limited based in Hong Kong.
 
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