Having just passed a remarkable decade as a pioneer property in the renovation of Miami’s South Beach district, Delano maintains the distinctive character and style originally conceived by hotelier Ian Schrager that made it into an instant local landmark with an international reputation.

This character begins to assert itself even before you enter from Collins Avenue to Delano’s interior space, thanks to the “Indoor/Outdoor” concept of the lobby with its feel of an interwoven “village” that makes for a seamless separation between indoors and outdoors. In fact, you may have the sensation of having slipped into a dreamlike, surreal environment of soaring white pillars and billowing curtains that reappear throughout the public areas of Delano’s ground floor.

The overall ambiance is both subtle and distinct at the same time, somewhat like being on a grand yet intimate stage on which you the voyager will effortlessly perform the script of your own unique sojourn.

The rooms
Lighting along corridors to guest quarters is extremely muted (some might say downright dim) but this is intended to accentuate the startling whiteness as you enter your Philippe Starck designed habitat. From guest rooms to loft suites and duplex bungalows, the ongoing effect combines playfulness and elegance.

Custom painted white and pearl grey, each also features mirror-glazed, brilliant white plank floors with an extra layer of natural cork underfoot for increased privacy.

Your quarters may also have such Starck details as angels hovering over your bed to ensure sweet slumber and blackout screens to block out the harshness of the tropical sun. The recently renovated bathrooms in the suite and bungalow quarters are dominated from floor to ceiling by thick Italian arabescato marble, monolithic bathtubs and Starck-designed porcelain sinks.