What’s next for a South Beach hotel bought by a movie producer? See 5 takeaways

A newly renovated South Beach hotel is aiming to attract Hollywood writers, producers and filmmakers seeking inspiration. Owner Steven Paul, a film producer, bought and upgraded the Art Deco Marela Boutique Hotel, now called Casa Marela.

FULL STORY: A South Beach hotel was sold for $8M — and a movie producer has plans

Here are the highlights:

• Owner Steven Paul’s company, SP Media Group, spent $8.5 million to buy the property and another $7 million on renovations.
• The hotel has 17 rooms in a peaceful, plant-filled setting, aiming to be an “oasis” for creative minds.
• Paul’s firm usually works in movies and real estate, and this is their first hotel project in the Miami area.
• The hotel could eventually offer longer stays, and Paul hopes to host film industry clients there.
• Paul is also scouting more properties in South Florida and sees the region as a great spot for film projects and expansion.

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