Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has revealed a first look of the new and improved Delano Miami Beach.
The property is slated to reopen in March 2026, following a thorough renovation by Elastic Architects in collaboration with Ennismore’s in-house design team.
Since 1947, the striking Art Deco façade of Delano Miami Beach has stood as a celebration of the area’s architectural heritage and a homage to the city’s midcentury style. The landmark last underwent a renovation, overseen by hotelier Ian Schrager and designer Philippe Starck, in the 1990s.
Now, as before, guests will be swept into the resort through a veil of white curtains that lead into bright white public spaces defined by a soft minimalist aesthetic that balances light and dark.
Restoring the hotel’s Art Deco charm
The design of Delano Miami Beach pays homage to its iconic Art Deco roots with careful preservation of key historical features.
Original vertical paint bands and terrazzo flooring will be reinstated, while the Delano logo and the lobby’s hexagonal columns are being restored. The mezzanine bridge will be reimagined to maintain sightlines to the pool and gardens as well.
Guestrooms and amenities at Delano Miami Beach
The 171 guestrooms and suites, including the poolside Bungalow Suites and Penthouse Suites, are guided by a tonal palette and organic fluidity expressed through bespoke lighting and furnishings. Oversized windows and terraces offer expansive views of the Miami skyline or the glittering Atlantic Ocean.
Delano Miami Beach will feature curated retail, event spaces, a wellness studio, spa, a new beachfront amenity deck, and a second pool on the fourth floor. It will also be home to four F&B concepts, including a reimagination of the iconic Rose Bar, which once played host to Hollywood royalty and a who’s who of Miami society, and two culinary concepts in partnership with Paris Society. The venues, Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto and Japanese concept Mimi Kakushi, mark the French hospitality group’s American debut.
Gigi Rigolatto
Designed by Paris-based designer Hugo Toro, Gigi Rigolatto channels the spirit of Mediterranean hospitality with a transportive, high-energy setting informed by the group’s coastal and Paris counterparts. Mineral plaster walls, intricately carved wood panels, and yellow Siena marble accents establish a warm material palette that complements custom furnishings.
The restaurant—spanning from Delano’s ground floor to the Beach Club—unfolds across three distinct yet interconnected environments: an indoor dining room, poolside seating, and beach cabanas. An adjoining concept store will extend the experience with a curated mix of apparel and homeware.
Mimi Kakushi
Located on the hotel’s fourth floor and accessible exclusively to Delano Members Club and hotel guests, Mimi Kakushi draws inspiration from 1920s Osaka. Designed by London-based PIRAJEAN LEES, the restaurant reinterprets Oriental Art Deco through layered lighting, tactile materials, and contrasting finishes that bring historic influences into a modern day context.
Wooden screens introduce flexibility within the layout, while furniture referencing Japanese colonial design is paired with decorative textiles, handpainted walls, and refined table settings.
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