Delano Hotel
| Delano Hotel | |
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| General information | |
| Status | operating |
| Location | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Address | 1685 Collins Avenue |
| Coordinates | 25°47′32″N 80°07′46″W / 25.7921°N 80.1294°WCoordinates: 25°47′32″N 80°07′46″W / 25.7921°N 80.1294°W |
| Opening | 1947 |
| Owner | Morgans Hotel Group |
| Management | Morgans Hotel Group |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 50 |
| 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 Hotel | |
The Delano Hotel is an upscale resort located in Miami Beach, Florida. Delano is now a part of the Morgans Hotel Group collection. It is located directly on the beach. The Delano is known for its whimsical, art-deco styling and its celebrity clientele. In 2007, the Delano Hotel was ranked in the American Institute of Architects list of "America's Favorite Architecture".[1] On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the Delano Hotel on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.[2]
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. The 1994 renovations were designed by Philippe Starck.[3] The hotel is named after US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
