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    The Cardozo Story

    Built-in 1939, the Cardozo Has Been a Fixture on Ocean Drive Ever Since. In 2019, owners Gloria and Emilio Estefan reintroduced a refined and contemporary Cardozo, while preserving the hotel's distinct style.

    Architecture

    Designed by architect, Henry Hohauser, Cardozo showcases traditional art deco style, offering rounded lines, like the fender of a Studebaker. The hotel features keystone trim, made of dyed porous limestone.

    Feature Films

    Cardozo Hotel has played a prominent role in a variety of feature films including A Hole in the Head (1959), Something About Mary (1998) and Any Given Sunday (1999).

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    An Architectural Gem in Miami Beach.

    Built in 1939 and named after Benjamin Cardozo, one of the first Jewish jurors on the US Supreme Court, Cardozo stands proudly in the renowned Art Deco District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by architect Henry Hohauser, the hotel showcases traditional art deco style with its curved lines reminiscent of a Studebaker's fender and stunning keystone trim crafted from dyed porous limestone. Beyond its architectural significance, Cardozo has graced the silver screen, playing prominent roles in feature films like "A Hole in the Head" (1959), "There's Something About Mary" (1998), and "Any Given Sunday" (1999). Experience the allure of Cardozo's rich heritage and cinematic charm.

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      A Childhood Dream Comes True

      As a child, Gloria Estefan would visit South Beach with her family. While sitting on a bench with her Grandfather, young Gloria pointed across the street at the Cardozo Hotel and said, "I am going to buy that hotel one day."

      Today, her dream is a reality, as Cardozo is now owned by her and her husband, Emilio. In 2019, they unveiled Cardozo South Beach as a refined and contemporary luxury boutique hotel, while maintaining the essence of the hotel she fell in love with as a child.

      To help realize their dream, the Estefans have called upon, Benchmark, A Global Hospitality Company, to manage Cardozo as part of their Hotels & Resorts Collection.

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