Ennismore reveals first look at transformed Delano Miami Beach
Ennismore and Cain International have revealed a first look at Delano Miami Beach ahead of its reopening in late 2025.
Since 1947, the striking Art Deco façade of the original Delano Miami Beach has stood as a celebration of the area’s architectural heritage and an homage to Mid-Century Miami style. In the 90s, the Collins Avenue landmark underwent a complete renovation, overseen by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck. Now, the property enters a new era, redesigned by Elastic Architects in collaboration with Ennismore’s in-house design team.
Guests will enter 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.
The 171 guestrooms and suites, including poolside Bungalow Suites and Penthouse Suites, will be guided by a tonal palette and organic fluidity expressed through bespoke lighting and furnishings. The accommodation will incorporate reimagined Delano brand signatures, including a new take on the classic ‘Apple a Day’ amenity, in the form of an apple-shaped glass vessel filled with curated treats. Taking advantage of the resort’s beachfront location, oversized windows and terraces offer views over the Miami skyline or the Atlantic Ocean.
Delano Miami Beach will be home to four distinctive restaurant and bar concepts, including a reimagination of the beloved Rose Bar. The resort will also feature curated retail and meeting and event spaces, as well as a wellness studio and spa. The ground-floor pool will remain, joined by a new beachfront amenity deck and a second pool on the fourth floor.
The design of Delano Miami Beach pays homage to its Art Deco roots, with careful preservation of key historical features that ensure the hotel’s rich heritage is 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 also be reimagined to maintain sightlines to the pool and gardens.
“Thirty years ago, Delano ignited the Miami scene and redefined the urban resort experience. 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,” comments Sharan Pasricha, founder & Co-CEO of Ennismore. “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.”
Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of Cain International, adds: “Cain has always believed in the strength of combining distinctive branded offerings with coveted locations across leading gateway cities and hospitality markets. 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.
