Delano Miami Beach

Delano Miami Beach is an oceanfront Art Deco hotel at 1685 Collins Avenue in South Beach. It reopened in June 2026 after a multi-year closure, as Wikipedia notes. Its white tower carries the DELANO name on a finned spire. The hotel has 171 rooms and suites, a count Hospitality Net also gives. Delano Miami Beach has two feature pools. This guide covers the building’s history, the room types, the restaurants and bars, the wellness program, and what to confirm before you book.

History of the Delano building

Architect B. Robert Swartburg designed the hotel, which was built in 1947. It opened to guests in December 1948, Wikipedia records. Philippe Starck led a widely known renovation in 1994. That redesign turned the lobby and grounds into some of South Beach’s most photographed spaces. The American Institute of Architects included the building on its “America’s Favorite Architecture” list in 2007. The AIA Florida chapter added it to its “100 Years. 100 Places” list in 2012.

The hotel closed in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eldridge Industries owns the property, and Ennismore operates it. The reopening came in June 2026. Earlier announcements had pointed to a sooner date, so the timeline shifted more than once.

Rooms, suites and bungalows

The hotel offers 171 rooms and suites. The range includes poolside bungalows and penthouse suites. The bungalows unfold across two floors and overlook the pool, as the hotel’s own page shows. They sit apart from the main tower, so they feel different from a standard room.

Ocean-view suites open onto balconies with views over the palms to the Atlantic. Ask the hotel which rooms have a balcony and which floor they sit on. A smaller hotel of this size can fill its best rooms early in the season. Book the bungalows well ahead if you want a pool-facing stay.

Pools and beach access

Delano Miami Beach has two feature pools. The main pool is long and rectangular. Loungers and fringed parasols line both sides, and pitched-roof cabanas stand under tall palms. The grounds run toward the beach, and the hotel describes its beach restaurant as steps from the sand.

The bungalows face the pool, so guests in them wake up beside the water. Pool-deck access, cabana pricing, and towel service are not listed publicly. Ask the hotel before you arrive if you plan a cabana day.

Restaurants and bars

The hotel lists four food and drink concepts on its restaurants and bars page. Each one has a different mood, so you can match the venue to the occasion.

Gigi Rigolatto serves refined Italian food with views of the pool and beach. It is the brand’s first United States location. Paris Society also runs Gigi in Paris, St Tropez, and Rome. Gigi Beach serves coastal fare on sun loungers steps from the beach.

Mimi Kakushi is an intimate Japanese restaurant inspired by 1920s Osaka. It serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and cocktails. Access is reportedly limited to hotel guests and Delano Members Club members, so confirm entry rules before you plan a dinner. Rose Bar is a reimagined version of the hotel’s original cocktail bar. Cafe Delano is an Italian-style cafe known for coffee and pastries.

The hotel does not publish opening hours, dress codes, or reservation instructions for these venues. Call 305-359-8520 or email the hotel for current details.

The Source by Delano wellness program

The Source by Delano is the hotel’s wellness program. It offers fitness classes for guests and members. The hotel says spa rituals and social gatherings will follow. Activities happen on the beachfront, in a fitness studio, and in a private gym.

Class schedules and spa menus are not published on the hotel’s page yet. The program is new, so expect the offer to grow through the year. Check the schedule when you book if morning classes matter to your trip.

Private events and members

The hotel offers indoor and outdoor venues for celebrations, meetings, and private events. Event enquiries go to the hotel’s sales team at salesmiamibeach@delanohotels.com. The Delano Members Club gives members access to certain parts of the property alongside hotel guests. The hotel does not publish membership terms on its main page.

The hotel also promotes seasonal events. Its page advertises a 21+ Halloween party called Queen of the Jungle, hosted by Ladyfag and Rigo Lora. Check the event page for dates, tickets, and entry rules before you go.

Planning your stay

The hotel is at 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The phone number is +1 (305) 359-8520, and the email is inquiresmiami@delanohotels.com. Browse the South Beach guide for the Art Deco blocks and beach nearby. Compare other places to stay in Miami Beach if you are choosing between hotels.

The hotel does not publish check-in and check-out times, parking, pet rules, or resort fees on its main page. Ask for these before you book, and ask for the full nightly total. Delano is a newly reopened hotel, so menus, hours, and programs may change. Verify same-day details with the hotel before you finalize plans.

Questions to ask before you book

A few details are not public, so ask the hotel directly. Start with these questions:

What are the check-in and check-out times? Is there parking, and what does it cost? Does the hotel allow pets? Is there a resort fee, and what does the nightly total include? Which restaurants take reservations, and how far ahead? Does the Members Club limit any outlets to members? Call the front desk at +1 (305) 359-8520 with these questions, and write down the answers before you pay a deposit.

Who Delano suits

Delano suits travelers who want Art Deco history, a pool scene, and beach frontage in one address. It also suits guests who plan to eat at Gigi Rigolatto or drink at Rose Bar. The 171-room size gives it a boutique scale. Travelers who want a long-established dining reputation should treat the restaurants as new. The hotel reopened only in June 2026, so reviews are still building.