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 | |
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General information | |
Status | operating |
Location | Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
Address | 1685 Collins Avenue |
Coordinates | 25°47′32″N 80°07′46″W |
Opening | 1947 |
Owner | Morgans Hotel Group |
Management | Morgans Hotel Group |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 15 |
Floor area | 2,500 square feet (230 m2) |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Robert Swartburg |
Developer | Rob and Rose Schwartz |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 194 |
Number of suites | 194 |
Parking | 700 |
Website | |
Delano South 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
- Muench-Pace, Dawn. "Topless and Nude Beaches in Miami". About.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2011-02-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places
- Delano Hotel at Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places