Hotel & Hospitality Construction Estimating in Florida

Estimates for Florida hotels, resorts and hospitality renovations, from new select-service builds to brand-mandated property improvement plans (PIPs). We price construction from your drawings and brand standards, split construction from FF&E and OS&E, and show cost per key alongside cost per square foot. Flat fee, delivered in 24 to 48 hours.

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Hospitality projects we estimate

New hotels: select-service, extended-stay, full-service and luxury properties, including mixed-use and hotel-over-podium buildings.
Property improvement plans (PIPs): brand-required renovations of guestrooms, corridors, lobbies, restaurants and back-of-house.
Conversions and repositionings: re-flagging an existing hotel, or converting office or other buildings to hospitality use.
Resort and amenity work: pools, spas, fitness, ballrooms, meeting space and food and beverage outlets.
Storm repair and hardening: envelope, roofing and opening upgrades on coastal properties.

Florida hotel construction cost benchmarks

Hotel type	Low ($/SF)	High ($/SF)
Hotel, 3-star	$335	$440
Hotel, 5-star	$485	$645

Source: Rider Levett Bucknall, Q3 2026 North America Quarterly Construction Cost Report, Miami market. Hard construction costs per square foot of gross floor area; excludes land, soft costs, FF&E and OS&E. See our full Florida construction cost per square foot guide.

Cost per key vs cost per square foot

Owners, lenders and brands usually compare hotel budgets per key (per guestroom), while contractors price per square foot and by trade. Room size, the share of public and back-of-house space, and amenities change how the two relate, so we report both from the same line-item estimate. That lets you compare the number directly with your pro forma and brand benchmarks.

Construction vs FF&E vs OS&E

Construction: structure, envelope, MEP, interior construction and finishes, built-in millwork and site work.
FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment): guestroom furniture, lighting, artwork, soft goods and loose items, often bought through a purchasing agent.
OS&E (operating supplies and equipment): linens, kitchen smallwares, uniforms and similar items.

Scope gaps between these packages are one of the most common budget surprises on hotel projects. We follow your responsibility matrix and show exactly what’s in the construction estimate and what isn’t.

What drives hotel cost in Florida

Brand standards

Brand design guides set room sizes, finishes, MEP systems and amenity requirements. We price to the brand standards and drawings you provide, and flag items that depend on brand approval.

Guestroom repetition and bathrooms

Typical rooms repeat across floors, so small changes in a typical room or bathroom multiply across the whole building. We take off typical rooms in detail and multiply by the room mix.

MEP systems

PTACs, VTACs or central systems, domestic hot water, kitchen exhaust and laundry drive mechanical and plumbing cost. In Florida’s climate, humidity control in guestrooms and corridors matters for both comfort and mold prevention.

Wind, openings and coastal exposure

Coastal hotels carry Florida wind design, impact-rated windows and sliding doors, balcony details and corrosion protection. In Miami-Dade and Broward, the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone adds stricter product approvals. The 2026 Florida Building Code also adds corrosion-resistance requirements for fasteners and connectors within 3,000 feet of saltwater. See our 2026 code cost impact guide.

Renovating while open

PIPs are usually phased by floor to keep rooms selling. Phasing, after-hours noise limits, protection of public areas and temporary facilities all cost money, and we list them as their own line items.

Food and beverage

Restaurants and bars inside hotels need kitchen exhaust, grease interceptors and kitchen equipment coordination. See our restaurant estimating page for the details.

What you get

A line-item Excel workbook organized by CSI division, with quantities, unit costs, labor and material.
Cost per key, per square foot and by area (guestrooms, public space, back-of-house).
A clear split between construction, FF&E and OS&E scope.
Assumptions, exclusions and allowances listed clearly.

Who we work with

Owners and developers budgeting new hotels or checking GC pricing.
Management companies and asset managers pricing brand PIPs before they commit.
General contractors bidding hotel projects who need a full takeoff or a second set of numbers.
Subcontractors needing trade takeoffs: drywall and finishes, flooring and tile, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and windows and doors.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build a hotel in Florida?

Published Miami benchmarks put hard construction costs at about $335 to $440 per square foot for 3-star hotels and $485 to $645 for 5-star hotels (RLB, Q3 2026). Land, soft costs, FF&E and OS&E are additional. Your number depends on brand, room count, amenities and site.

Can you estimate a PIP from the brand’s PIP report?

Yes. Send the PIP report, property drawings or a room inventory, and photos. We price each item and show which ones are construction and which are FF&E.

Do you include FF&E?

We follow your responsibility matrix. Items in the construction scope are priced; FF&E and OS&E items can be priced as allowances or listed as excluded, so nothing falls between packages.

Can you price renovations phased while the hotel stays open?

Yes. We price phasing, protection, after-hours work and temporary facilities as separate line items.

Which code edition do you price?

The edition your permit will fall under. Permit applications submitted on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code.