Ennismore and Cain International have piqued curiosity with the first look of Delano Miami Beach to mark the countdown to its reopening in late 2025 after a complete renovation…
Since 1947, the striking Art Deco façade of original Delano Miami Beach has stood as a tangible celebration of the area’s architectural heritage and a homage to the mid-century Miami style. In the 90s, the Collins Avenue landmark underwent a complete renovation, overseen by hotelier Ian Schrager and world-famous designer Philippe Starck, and the result ignited Miami, transporting guests into a world of contemporary design, chic sensibility, and whimsical charm.
Widely recognised for reshaping luxury lifestyle hospitality, Delano is known for swapping traditional five star opulence for a contemporary elegance that is equally captivating – an urban resort with undeniable charm and a loyal clientele. As before, guests will be swept into the resort through a veil of billowing white curtains that opens out into bright, Delano-white public spaces informed by soft minimalism and the interplay between dark and light.
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The design of Delano Miami Beach pays homage to its iconic Art Deco roots with careful preservation of key historical features that ensure the hotel’s rich heritage is seamlessly integrated with modern elegance. The original vertical paint bands and terrazzo flooring will be reinstated, while the Delano logo and the lobby’s hexagonal columns are being restored. The mezzanine bridge will be reimagined to maintain sightlines to the pool and gardens. Delano Miami Beach has been designed by Elastic Architects in collaboration with Ennismore’s in-house design team.
“Thirty years ago, Delano ignited the Miami scene and redefined the urban resort experience,” commented Sharan Pasricha, Founder & Co-CEO of Ennismore. “From the Rose Bar to the pool – it was a place to be, a playground for the global jet set looking for the ultimate discretion. Today, together with Cain, we continue the iconic Delano story, writing a new chapter for the brand journey, not only with the epic opening of Delano Dubai in October but with the reopening of the brand’s flagship, Miami Beach. We can’t wait for guests, both new and existing, to rediscover Delano Miami Beach.”
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The 171 guestrooms and suites, including poolside Bungalow Suites and spectacular Penthouse Suites, will be guided by a tonal palette and organic fluidity expressed through bespoke lighting and furnishings and will incorporate reimagined Delano brand signatures, including a fresh
new take on the classic ‘Apple a Day’ amenity, which will charm guests with a beautifully crafted apple-shaped glass vessel filled with curated treats. Taking advantage of the resort’s prime beachfront location, oversized windows and terraces offer breathtaking views over the dynamic Miami skyline or the shimmering Atlantic Ocean.
Delano Miami Beach will be home to four distinctive restaurant and bar concepts, including a reimagination of the iconic Rose Bar, which once played host to Hollywood royalty and the who’s who of Miami society. The resort will also feature curated retail and exclusive spaces for events and meetings, as well as a state-of-the-art wellness studio and sublime spa offering a wide array of cutting-edge treatments.
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“Cain has always believed in the strength of combining distinctive branded offerings with coveted locations across leading gateway cities and hospitality markets,” added Jonathan Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer of Cain International “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Ennismore to breathe new life into what we consider to be one of America’s most iconic hotel brands, and share its legacy with a new generation of global travellers.”
In 2024, Ennismore and Cain entered into a strategic partnership in which Cain acquired a minority stake in the Delano brand, focusing on the reopening of the flagship and global growth with exciting pipeline projects under discussions across all regions.
In October 2024, the Delano brand was introduced to a new destination and audience with the opening of Delano Dubai. The hotel has 251 guest rooms and suites culminating in the five-bedroom Delano Penthouse, six restaurant and bar concepts, including the Rose Bar and Blue Door restaurant, a reimagining of the famous Delano Pool and 250 meters of private beach. The first Maison Delano – the brand’s metropolitan concept – opened in Paris in April 2023, creating a bustling cocoon that seamlessly translates the Delano pillars and programming into a city social hub.
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