Delano Miami Beach Hotel

Delano Hotel - South Beach Miami
General information
Statusunder renovations
LocationMiami Beach, Florida, United States, 1685 Collins Avenue
Coordinates25°47′32″N 80°07′46″W / 25.7921°N 80.1294°W / 25.7921; -80.1294
Opening1947; 79 years ago (1947)
ClosedMarch 2020; 6 years ago (March 2020)
OwnerEldridge Industries
OperatorEnnismore
Technical details
Floor count15
Floor area2,500 square feet (230 m2)
Design and construction
ArchitectRobert Swartburg
DeveloperRob and Rose Schwartz
Other information
Number of rooms171
Parking700

The Delano Hotel is an upscale resort hotel located directly on the beach in South Beach, Florida. The Delano is known for its whimsical, art deco styling and its celebrity clientele, its pool was one of the few hotel pools in Miami Beach where female toplessness was allowed. In 2007, the Delano South Beach was ranked in the American Institute of Architects list of "America's Favorite Architecture". On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Delano South Beach on its list Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places. It is operated by Delano Hotels.

History

Designed by architect B. Robert Swartburg, the Delano was built in 1947 by Rob and Rose Schwartz, and opened on December 15, 1948. At 14 stories plus a 35-foot tower, it was one of the tallest and earliest of the Postwar Modern, or MiMo, hotels in Miami Beach. The 1994 renovations were designed by Philippe Starck. The hotel was named after US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The Delano was a part of the Morgans Hotel Group collection prior to MHG being purchased by SBE Entertainment Group. SBE Entertainment sold the hotel to Eldridge Industries, and the hotel closed in March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in June 2026.

Re-development and art program

The 2020s redevelopment was designed by Elastic Architects in collaboration with Ennismore's design team. The hotel's art program was curated by artist and social historian Nicola Green - it includes works by contemporary artists including Nina Surel, Edouard Duval-Carrié, Marielle Plaisir, Emma Ortiz, Natalie Galindo, Richard Rodriguez, Joel Gaitan, Alissa Alfonso and Cornelius Tulloch.The program focuses on artists connected to South Florida's contemporary art community.

In 2026, the Delano's redevelopment received three Ahead Awards, in the categories of Hotel Renovation, Lobby and Bar. The judges described the project as " a masterful reinvigoration of a storied brand, respecting Delano's past and bridging to its future."

Delano Hotels chain

Delano Hotels is an American hotel company headquartered in Miami. As of 2026, it has three hotels.

Current hotels

Former hotels

Notes

References

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  12. ↑ Rokou, Tatiana (June 10, 2026). "Delano Miami Beach reopens following extensive transformation". TravelDailyNews International. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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