Gencom, a U.S.-based investment firm that owns and develops prized real estate around the world, in partnership with Miami-based White Bridge Capital, announces the acquisition of the iconic InterContinental Miami, a 652-room waterfront hotel and longtime fixture of the Downtown Miami skyline located at 100 Chopin Plaza. Situated at the confluence of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, the property is one of the city’s most recognizable hospitality destinations, with a prominent waterfront location in the heart of Miami’s business and cultural center.
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InterContinental Hotel Miami
This marks Gencom’s latest luxury hotel asset in Miami and its second InterContinental-branded property, following its purchase of the InterContinental New York Times Square in late 2025. This transaction further expands the firm’s hospitality real estate portfolio and underscores its confidence in the region’s continued growth as a global hub for business, tourism, and domestic and international investment. The 34-story hotel occupies a highly visible waterfront setting near Brickell, Bayfront Park and world-renowned museums, PortMiami, and the Central Business District.
Gencom owns a significant portfolio of premier assets across Miami, including The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, which Gencom co-developed in the late 1990’s and recently completed a sweeping $100 million + transformation of its 423-key oceanfront resort. In Miami’s historic Coconut Grove neighborhood, Gencom reacquired a majority interest in the 115-key Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in December 2025, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the market and the property’s enduring appeal.
With this move, Gencom is also doubling down on Downtown Miami where it is advancing Miami Riverbridge, a more than $1.5 billion privately funded joint venture with Hyatt to redevelop the Hyatt Regency Miami and James L. Knight Center site along the Miami River, with plans for two hotels, 700 apartments, 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and 50,000 square feet of public green space.
“InterContinental Miami is a significant addition to Gencom’s portfolio and represents an important opportunity to deepen our presence in one of the most dynamic and globally recognized markets in the country,” said Alessandro Colantonio, Chief Investment Officer at Gencom. “We have built a substantial footprint across some of Miami’s most prominent hospitality and mixed-use destinations. Adding the InterContinental Miami further strengthens the portfolio and gives us an exceptional waterfront asset in the heart of Downtown Miami, a location that we believe will continue to benefit from the city’s long-term economic growth.”
The InterContinental Miami offers a broad selection of room and suite configurations, including 22 suites ranging from approximately 850 square feet to the 2,800-square-foot Presidential and Royal Suites. Standard accommodations average approximately 405 square feet and offer views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. The hotel recently completed a comprehensive renovation that modernized room interiors with updated furnishings, finishes and technology, while also refreshing the Club InterContinental Lounge and enhancing the pool cabanas and SkyLawn outdoor event space.
“The InterContinental Miami’s significant recent capital investment, strong operating performance and diversified mix of leisure, corporate and group business provide a solid foundation for long-term value creation to Gencom and its investors,” said Ignasi Puig, Managing Director of Acquisitions at Gencom. “Given the recently completed renovation, we can focus on strengthening revenue across rooms, meetings and events, and dining while building on the enhanced guest experience in a market with substantial barriers to entry, the latter of which continues to be a key theme in the firm’s broader investment strategy.”
White Bridge Capital, together with its international family office partners, contributed a significant portion of the equity capital for the acquisition, playing a key role in the successful execution of the transaction and further strengthening White Bridge Capital’s strategic partnership with Gencom. The partnership reflects continued institutional and family office interest in high-quality hospitality assets located in high-barrier-to-entry markets, backed by quality Sponsors.
Tommy Campbell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of White Bridge Capital, commented, “Our partnership with Gencom reflects our commitment to pursuing extremely unique investment opportunities alongside best-in-class sponsors who share our vision for unlocking the full potential of exceptional assets.”
“This transaction is a strong reflection of White Bridge Capital’s investment philosophy and that of our family office partners, centered on investing in irreplaceable assets with strong long-term fundamentals in premier gateway markets,” added Regina Garcia Handal, Chief Investment Officer of White Bridge Capital.
Designed to serve high-end leisure, corporate, group, convention and social demand, the property includes 35 meeting rooms and more than 90,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. Amenities include a rooftop pool and private cabanas, full-service spa, fitness center, business center, Club InterContinental Lounge and on-site retail.
The hotel’s food-and-beverage program adds a destination-driven dimension to the guest experience. Its offerings include Toro Toro, acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse; Bluewater, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking Biscayne Bay; Ole; Starbucks; and Freddy’s Speakeasy, a reservation-only, Prohibition-inspired cocktail bar recognized by Miami New Times as its No. 1 Hotel Bar and by Wine Enthusiast among the Best Hotel Bars in America.
Downtown Miami continues to benefit from corporate relocations, sustained investment in residential and mixed-use development, growth across finance and technology, and Miami’s expanding global tourism profile. The market’s year-round calendar of major events, including Art Basel Miami Beach, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Miami Music Week and Miami Open, further supports demand from domestic and international travelers.
Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ expansive Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, InterContinental has pioneered luxury travel experiences for nearly 80 years. Considered the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental continues to bring luxurious accommodation to every corner of the world with a global portfolio spanning nearly 350 open or in pipeline properties.
About Gencom
Gencom is a U.S.-based investment firm that owns, operates and develops prized real estate around the world, with an emphasis on luxury hotels, resorts and branded residential properties; and which is also an active owner and investor in hospitality operating platforms. Gencom’s real estate portfolio is comprised of some of the world’s most iconic hotels, resorts, and destinations which are amongst the leading properties in the industry with key past and present operating partners including Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Rosewood, Auberge, Fairmont, InterContinental, Hyatt, and Marriott.
Founded more than 40 years ago, Gencom has grown to become one of the nation’s leading firms specializing in the development and management of luxury resort and residential properties, alongside full-service hospitality operating platforms. Today, the Gencom portfolio is comprised of $7 billion in assets under management and under development and includes 17 owned assets in operation or under development with over 5,000 hotel rooms around the world; in addition to 185 managed properties, comprised of 50,000 keys through its third-party management affiliate, Pyramid Global Hospitality, which oversees hotel property management and operations throughout the U.S. and Europe; and over 2 million square feet through affiliate Convene, a hospitality company that designs, builds, and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces. For more information, visit www.gencomgrp.com.
About White Bridge Capital
White Bridge Capital is a private real estate investment and lending advisory firm specializing in real estate investments and structured lending solutions. The firm partners with leading international family offices and sponsors to identify, structure, execute and manage compelling real estate investment opportunities across the United States and other key markets. Leveraging its founders’ extensive experience in banking, real estate, and private markets, White Bridge Capital combines rigorous underwriting, deep industry relationships, and strategic partnerships with established operators to pursue attractive risk-adjusted returns. The firm also provides tailored lending advisory services to family offices and sophisticated investors across a broad range of asset classes.
About InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been pioneering luxury travel for more than 80 years, creating meaningful and memorable experiences for guests around the world. The brand combines understated luxury, thoughtful design and personalized service with a deep understanding of each destination. Signature experiences including InterContinental Ambassador and Club InterContinental provide guests with elevated recognition and privileges, while the brand’s local knowledge helps travelers discover the distinctive character of each city and experience it with greater depth. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com.
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