Delano South Beach

This was by far my best trip to Miami and I know it was due to the amazing staff at the Delano. My sister-in-law, niece (5), and nephew (8) come to Miami twice a year and this time we decided to stay here. I've stayed here a few times before and have never had a bad stay. While you might not think of the Delano as a kid friendly hotel it worked out perfectly. I mean the pool, chicken fingers, inflatable swans, and frozen treats served poolside was more than enough to keep them satisfied. Dinner! You have to try the Argentinian BBQ! We had the whole roasted chicken, lamb, brussel sprouts, and roasted cauliflower. The meat was served fresh from the grill table side on a warm sizzling mini grill! Better than the food once again, was the service. The food and beverage manager Mohsen Dodd is truly something special. He was kind, engaging, and talked to us as if we were friends and family. My niece and nephew even called him Amoo Mohsen ( uncle Mohsen in Farsi). For dessert he made chocolate ice cream table side! A fun little science project that the kids loved. Diego took care of us everyday at the pool. He was very attentive and accommodating for all of our request. Etty and Jose on our last day for lunch spoiled us rotten with kindness and great sushi suggestions. Oh the sushi! To die for ���� "Princess" Tiana, one of the hostess, was magic as she enthusiastically entertained the vivid imagination of my nieces' tales. To sum it up, we didn't want to leave we never want to leave South Beach! We will be back for Christmas!

Love this hotel as much as I love this city. Hotel never fails me & neither do it's staff. They can't do enough for you. Super cool, super chic & super trendy. Love it, as does my wife. We will 100% be seeing you again in the future, most probably with some couple friend this time. Until next time...

Despite bad weather ... Nina at the Delano Beach Club was my sunshine during the rainy days, good drinks ;-) The staff at the Beach Club is very friendly and attentive. I stayed already 5 times in this Hotel. Alain

This property has personality. So much so that it embodies the true spirit of the early South Beach and its original Art Deco architecture. This was not my first visit to the Delano and every time I go back I find it a fascinating place. The rooms are the size that you'd expect from an original building from the 1920's, 30' and 40's so the size off the room is not the most important feature of this hotel but rather it optimal, first class services, its one of a kind beach service by Greg, a true sand gentleman, and the pool/music in a palm trees lined watery playground some may call pool. The lobby is an attraction in of itself and the unique characters and beautiful people that frequent the hotel for both private parties and the pool side bar. The location is one of the best in the beach to experience SoBe. A few meters, or yards, from Lincoln Road, the easy access to the street and shops to see and be seen is an advantage. I highly recommend this hotel for a great overall experience. Don't forget Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and some of the many other wonderful Miami sites and scenes.

The room we stayed in needs work. There is no ventilation system in the bathroom so every time you take a shower, everything (since it's entirely marble) is soaking wet and stays soaking wet- including the ceiling and most dangerously, the floor. This, coupled with the cement floor (no rugs) in the room, makes for a very treacherous walk. The hotel itself is fine but much of the staff and a majority of the guests seems snooty and constantly size you up. The Plaza Hotel in NYC makes you feel more welcome than the Delano! You need to flash your room key just to breathe so you need to have it in your hand the whole time you are walking through the hotel. I felt like we were constantly being told "no" or scolded for not asking for permission for everything and anything. Everything is overpriced for the sake of being overpriced. I would not stay here again and would even switch to another hotel if we were staying in Miami longer than just the weekend. Come to the Delano for a drink, but stay somewhere else.