The Return of an Icon: Delano’s History Comes Full Circle in Downtown Miami

From 1947 Glamour to a Global Lifestyle Brand

Long before branded residences became a global real estate phenomenon, Delano Miami BeachMore Info helped define what modern luxury hospitality could be.

Originally opened in 1947, Delano emerged during Miami’s post-war boom, an era when Art Deco glamour, tropical elegance, and international travel converged along Collins Avenue. The hotel quickly became part of Miami Beach’s golden hospitality chapter, welcoming tastemakers, celebrities, and global travelers.

In the 1990s, Delano experienced a renaissance that reshaped luxury lifestyle branding worldwide. Its dramatic redesign and iconic public spaces, including the legendary Rose Bar, transformed it into a cultural landmark. It wasn’t simply a hotel; it became a social epicenter that influenced hospitality design for decades to come.

Now, nearly 80 years after its debut, Delano returns, not as a revival, but as an evolution in Downtown MiamiMore Info and South BeachMore Info.

The First-Ever Delano Branded Residences

Delano is rising again, this time in Downtown Miami, with the launch of Delano Residences & Hotel Miami, a 90-story architectural statement at 400 Biscayne Boulevard.

Developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) and conceived by internationally renowned architect Carlos Ott, this landmark tower marks the first-ever standalone Delano branded residences in the world.

Featuring 421 fully finished residences, the project introduces a new chapter in luxury ownership:

• The Delano Collection (short-term rental eligible residences)

• The Delano Residences (long-term private homes)

Prices are currently starting from the $800,000s, and sales are officially underway, with contracts actively being written. A brand-new sales gallery is set to open ahead of the highly anticipated reopening of Delano Miami Beach — reinforcing the brand’s powerful return to South Florida.

A Vertical Resort Inspired by a Cultural Legacy

While the original Delano defined beachfront glamour, the new tower reinterprets that DNA as a vertical resort experience.

Interior design by award-winning studio Meyer Davis brings a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic, blending warm modernism with tropical sophistication.

Signature highlights include:

• Miami’s first observation deck soaring over 850 feet above the city
• Resort-style pool deck and sky-high rooftop pools
• A reimagined Rose Bar concept
• Signature dining venues
• A private members’ club
• A fully integrated wellness program: The Source by Delano

The building embodies the spirit that made Delano iconic, immersive design, vibrant social energy, and elevated hospitality, now translated into private ownership.

Backed by Global Hospitality Power

Ownership is supported by Accor One Living, offering residents exclusive privileges across Accor and Ennismore’s international portfolio of luxury hotels and lifestyle brands.

This global backing reinforces Delano’s evolution from a single iconic property into a worldwide luxury lifestyle platform, connecting owners to preferred access, VIP recognition, and curated experiences across major global destinations.

A New Chapter in Miami’s Luxury Real Estate Story

Delano’s return comes at a pivotal time in Miami’s growth. Downtown Miami has emerged as a hub for finance, tech, global business, and high-net-worth migration, making the launch of this 90-story branded tower both symbolic and strategic.

What began as a beachfront hotel in 1947 is now becoming a skyline-defining residential landmark.

The legacy continues, elevated 850 feet above the city.

Additional Highlights

• 421 fully finished residences
• Short-term rental flexibility in select units
• Vertical resort-style amenity programming
• Contracts now underway
• Cryptocurrency accepted

 Contact Ashton today for pricing & availablity.