Delano Miami Beach
Miami Beach, United States
Built 1947 · Last completed renovation 2026
Delano Miami Beach in Miami Beach was last renovated in 2026, and originally built in 1947 (sourced renovations: 1994, 2026). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.9/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2034
In about 8 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Timeline
1947
Building constructed and opened as hotel
1994
Starck renovation by Schrager designed and completed
1995
Delano reopened after Starck redesign by Ian Schrager
2020
Hotel closed for comprehensive renovation
2020
Six-year comprehensive renovation began
2026
Full renovation completed and hotel reopened
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2026 renovation
“The Delano Miami Beach reopened on May 1, 2026.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-21
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced1947
Last completed renovation
Sourced2026
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1994–2026). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“The Delano Miami Beach reopened on May 1, 2026.”
“After decades at the top of Miami's social and cultural scene, the hotel closed in March 2020”
“Shuttered since 2020, the landmark hotel has undergone a $100 million restoration.”
“Schrager acquired the property in the early 1990s and enlisted Starck to reinvent it, reopening the Delano in 1995”
“The 1994 renovations were designed by Philippe Starck.”
“Originally opened in 1947, the building enjoyed renewed international attention in 1995”
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Frequently asked
When was Delano Miami Beach built?+
Delano Miami Beach (Miami Beach, United States) was built in 1947.
How old is Delano Miami Beach?+
Delano Miami Beach is 79 years old — it was built in 1947 and last renovated in 2026. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Delano Miami Beach last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2026.
What is the Chrono Score of Delano Miami Beach?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.9/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.