Marquis Residences
The ultra-luxury original on Museum Row, massive units, great finishes, but you're sharing with a hotel
The Rundown
The crown jewel of the original Museum Row cycle. 67 floors, 292 residences, designed by Arquitectonica and developed by Leviev Boymelgreen, completed in 2009. Marquis was the last building built in the pre-recession wave and it shows, in a good way. The units are massive, the finishes are the best on the row (outside of One Thousand Museum), and some units are flow-through east-to-west, giving you both sunrise and sunset. The catch? It's a condo-hotel. You're sharing the building with the Grayson Hotel, and that comes with trade-offs. Private touchpad-controlled elevators open directly into most residences, with only 36 units per elevator, one of the best ratios on Museum Row.
Marquis is the ultra-luxury play on Museum Row. The units are massive, the finishes are the best on the row, and the flow-through layouts with dual exposure are genuinely special. At 67 floors, it's also the tallest, which means upper-floor views are commanding. The catch is the condo-hotel situation, sharing your building with the Grayson Hotel means hotel guests in your elevators and at your pool. The amenities, particularly the pools, don't match the price point. If you prioritize unit quality and space over amenities and a pure residential experience, Marquis is a strong 4-star building. If the hotel mix is a dealbreaker, 900 Biscayne gives you the pure residential experience next door. The private elevator access with a 36:1 ratio is a genuine luxury differentiator.
✦ Ask Chris AI about Marquis ResidencesWho Lives Here
Marquis attracts buyers and renters who want space and quality finishes above all else. These are people who prioritize the unit itself, large floor plans, good materials, flow-through layouts with dual exposures, over the building's social scene or amenity package. You'll find established professionals, families who need the square footage, and investors who appreciate the premium positioning. The condo-hotel setup means the building has a more transient feel than a pure residential tower. If you want the biggest, best-finished unit on Museum Row and don't mind sharing some spaces with hotel guests, Marquis is your building. If the hotel mix bothers you, 900 Biscayne is the pure residential alternative.
The Neighborhood
Marquis sits at the north end of Museum Row at 1100 Biscayne, the tallest tower on the strip at 67 floors. Same incredible bayfront location as the rest of the row, Museum Park across the street, Miami World Center developing behind, Kaseya Center down the road. Being the tallest gives upper-floor units some of the most commanding views on the entire row.
Museum Park (PAMM & Frost Science)
Two world-class museums directly across the street. This permanent green space protects east-facing bay views forever. The anchor of Museum Row.
Miami World Center
The massive mixed-use development behind the building. More retail and restaurants coming, but west-facing units may lose sunset views to new towers. The neighborhood is actively filling in.
The Grayson Hotel
Shares the building with Marquis Residences. Separate lobbies but shared amenity spaces. This is the defining characteristic that sets Marquis apart from every other building on the row.
Kaseya Center (FTX Arena)
Home of the Miami Heat. Great for games and concerts, but event nights bring serious traffic congestion to the surrounding streets.
Metromover Station
Free elevated train right behind the building. Easy connection to Brightline and Metrorail without needing a car.
◆ What's Changing
East-facing views are permanently protected by Museum Park, that's locked in forever. West-facing units face Miami World Center, which is still building out. Sunset views from west-facing units will likely be impacted as new towers go up. The neighborhood trajectory is positive, more walkability, more restaurants, more retail every year. Marquis benefits from being the tallest on the row, so upper floors maintain views longer than shorter neighbors.
What You Get
Pool & Recreation
- ✓East pool with bay views
- ✓West pool (hotel-shared)
- ✓Sun deck
- ✓Cabanas
Fitness & Wellness
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Steam room
Social & Entertainment
- ✓Residents' lounge
- ✓Billiard room
- ✓Community room
Building Services
- ✓24/7 concierge
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓525-space parking garage
- ✓Separate condo lobby
Elevator Experience
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