The dean of SoBe boutique hoteldom is still very much holding its own 2 decades after Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck remade Robert Swartburg’s 1947 classic, launching an international trend of white-on-white decor, tall billowy curtains, poolside beds, and hipper/than-thou vibe (in fact, it jacked up rates quite a bit in 2014). Much of it is still in place, though the sterility of all the white in the rooms is now relieved by touches of color, especially green, and the attitude dialed back slightly. The Delano very much remains a player, with the Vegas outfit now managing the restaurant and bars—the Rose Bar, FDR, and Delano Beach Club—deploying a nighttime doorman to keep the riffraff out. The Umi sushi/sake bar serves some superlative stuff (love the “big eye tuna pizza”), and under Neapolitan chef Luciano Sautto, the organic Italian menu at Bianca is a revelation. Offerings are rounded out by a sweet little spa upstairs and a state-of-the-art basement gym. And if you’re wondering what that aroma is in the public areas, it’s green tea and lemongrass.
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Delano South Beach
1685 Collins Ave (at 17th St.), South Beach, Miami, FL
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Neighborhood
South Beach
Phone
800/555-5001, 305/672-2000
Prices
Winter from $795 city view, $1,550 suite, $2,500 bungalow, $4,300 penthouse; off-season from $645 city view, $1,250 suite, $1,300 bungalow, $3,400 penthouse. Extra person $50. Valet parking $37 overnight. ($100 per stay).
Amenities
3 restaurants; 3 bars; children’s program (seasonal); concierge; gym; outdoor pool; room service; spa; Wi-Fi is $15 per day for up to 3 devices
Units
194 units, including 1 penthouse
Web site
Delano South Beach
Other
Pets accepted up to 20 lbs
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1685 Collins Ave MiamiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.