MIAMI—Miami's hospitality market remains hot on all sides, fromtravelers to investors to developers. Now, a Chilean hotel chain isbuilding its first-ever US project in Miami's urban core.

Atton Hotels is breaking ground on the 275-room, 12-story AttonBrickell Hotel, Miami. Located at 1500 SW 1st Avenue in DowntownMiami's Brickell Financial District, the projectwill cater to themid-priced-hotel-seeking business traveler, as well as tourists whowant to lodge in the city.

“Miami is a global destination for business and leisuretravelers alike,” says Francisco Levine, CEO ofAtton Hotels. “Miami outperforms most other US markets in visitorsand is considered the capital of Latin America, where we alreadyhave strong brand recognition and a large client base. Opening aflagship hotel in Miami is a natural move and weexpect Atton Brickell Hotel to attract business travelers who wantan economical, full-service experience with Latin Americanflavor.”