Delano South Beach

The Delano South Beach hotel is an upscale resort located in Miami Beach, Florida. Delano was a part of the Morgans Hotel Group collection prior to MHG being purchased by SBE. It is located directly on the beach. The Delano is known for its whimsical, art-deco styling and its celebrity clientele, and its pool is one of the few hotel pools in Miami Beach where female toplessness is allowed.[1] In 2007, the Delano South Beach was ranked in the American Institute of Architects list of "America's Favorite Architecture".[2] On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Delano South Beach on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.[3]

Delano South Beach
General information
Statusoperating
LocationMiami Beach, Florida, United States
Address1685 Collins Avenue
Coordinates25°47′32″N 80°07′46″W
Opening1947 (1947)
OwnerMorgans Hotel Group
ManagementMorgans Hotel Group
Technical details
Floor count15
Floor area2,500 square feet (230 m2)
Design and construction
ArchitectRobert Swartburg
DeveloperRob and Rose Schwartz
Other information
Number of rooms194
Number of suites194
Parking700
Website
Delano South Beach
The Delano Hotel, South Beach, Miami Beach
The Delano Hotel (pool and gardens), South Beach, Miami Beach
The Delano Hotel, (their exotic Karnak Hall), South Beach, Miami Beach
The Delano Hotel, (garden steps) South Beach, Miami Beach

History

Designed by architect Robert Swartburg, the Delano was built in 1947 by Rob and Rose Schwartz. The hotel was originally utilized for military housing. The then four-winged Art Deco tower of the Delano was the tallest building in Miami Beach. The 1994 renovations were designed by Philippe Starck.[4] The hotel is named after US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

References

  1. Muench-Pace, Dawn. "Topless and Nude Beaches in Miami". About.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2011-02-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places
  4. Delano Hotel at Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places
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