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InterContinental Miami vs Delano Miami Beach

InterContinental Miami is a large five-star downtown bayfront hotel with a business- and events-focused profile; this guide is for travelers who want a full-service, centrally located Miami base. Delano Miami Beach is a design-forward South Beach resort-hotel known for its signature style and pools; this guide is for travelers prioritizing a beachfront, design-led South Beach stay.

Updated · about 10 km apart (downtown Miami to South Beach)

Waterfront view of InterContinental Miami tower and bay with a rocky shoreline and promenade.

InterContinental Miami

Downtown · Bayfront views · Big meetings/events

Best for business travelers and groups who need large meeting/event spaces and a central downtown location.

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Delano Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida

Delano Miami Beach

South Beach · Design-led resort · Beach access

Best for beach-focused stays and travelers seeking a classic South Beach design-hotel with multiple outdoor pools.

Quick Verdict: InterContinental Miami vs Delano Miami Beach

When InterContinental Miami wins: choose InterContinental if you need a downtown location near Bayfront Park, extensive event and meeting space, a large room inventory, a rooftop pool with city and bay views, and a full-service spa.

When Delano Miami Beach wins: choose Delano if you want immediate beach access, a smaller, design-focused South Beach resort feel, poolside lounging across multiple pools, and a more intimate set of restaurants and bars in the Collins Avenue / Lincoln Road area.

Bottom line: pick InterContinental for scale, meetings, and downtown/Biscayne Bay access; pick Delano for South Beach location, resort-pool culture, and design-driven hotel character.

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InterContinental Miami vs Delano Miami Beach – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for InterContinental Miami and Delano Miami Beach
CategoryInterContinental MiamiDelano Miami Beach
Overall vibeLarge, five-star downtown hotel with business and event focusDesign-led South Beach resort-hotel with lifestyle focus
Location (neighborhood)Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront ParkMiami Beach (South Beach), on Collins Avenue near Lincoln Road
Size652 rooms across 34 floors171 guestrooms
Ages / audienceAll ages welcome; check-in min age 21All ages welcome (property not adults-only)
PoolsOne outdoor rooftop pool (5th-floor terrace) with cabanas and Bluewater pool barTwo outdoor pools, poolside bar and cabana options
Beach accessNot beachfront; beaches reachable as a day tripBeachfront / immediate beach access with loungers and umbrellas
Restaurants & barsMultiple venues including Toro Toro, Olé, Bluewater (rooftop) and lobby StarbucksTwo on-site restaurants and two bars/lounges, plus a coffee shop/cafe
Spa & fitnessmySpa (10 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath) and 24-hour fitness centerFull wellness offering with 24-hour health club and spa services (on-site fitness classes listed)
Event & meetingsExtensive — over 135,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms and rooftop SkyLawnSmaller — ~1,500 sq ft conference/meeting space and meeting rooms
PetsPet-friendly (fee; detailed policy applies)Pets allowed (pet deposit/fee listed on supplier data)

A Look Inside InterContinental Miami

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Location: Downtown bayfront vs. South Beach

InterContinental Miami – Location

InterContinental Miami sits on Biscayne Bay across from Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.

  • Steps from Bayfront Park and the Bayfront Park Metromover station (easy downtown transit).
  • Within walking distance of Bayside Marketplace, the Miami River, and cultural sites like Pérez Art Museum.
  • About a 12-minute drive from Miami International Airport (MIA) and close to PortMiami.

Choose InterContinental for easy access to downtown attractions, transit, and PortMiami.

Delano Miami Beach – Location

Delano Miami Beach is on Collins Avenue in South Beach, within blocks of Lincoln Road and the beach.

  • Located at 1685 Collins Ave, near Lincoln Road Mall, Española Way and the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
  • Immediate access to Miami Beach public sand and typical South Beach walking and dining options.
  • Short drives or rides to downtown Miami, though it's a separate neighborhood across Biscayne Bay.

Choose Delano for direct beach access and proximity to South Beach shopping and nightlife.

Rooms: downtown variety vs. boutique resort rooms

InterContinental Miami – Rooms

InterContinental Miami offers a large mix of room types and suites with bay or city views.

  • Inventory includes 652 rooms across 34 floors and 17 explicitly named room types (Classic and Club options, suites up to Presidential and Royal).
  • Many rooms offer Bay View or Ocean/City view options and Club Lounge access on select room types.
  • Accessible rooms are provided (19 wheelchair-accessible rooms) and standard in-room amenities include free WiFi and premium bedding.

InterContinental suits guests who want room choice, higher-floor city/bay views, or suite upgrades for business or occasion stays.

Delano Miami Beach – Rooms

Delano Miami Beach has a smaller, design-focused room inventory consistent with a boutique resort scale.

  • The supplier listing reports 171 guestrooms (design-led South Beach accommodations).
  • Rooms feature premium bedding and in-room minibars; private bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries per the supplier listing.
  • Some room details (exact room-type names and counts beyond the total) are not published in the available supplier data.

Delano fits travelers who prefer a smaller hotel footprint and a resort-hotel room experience on South Beach.

Dining & drinks: multiple downtown venues vs. resort dining

InterContinental Miami – Dining & drinks

InterContinental Miami provides several on-site restaurants and bars, including a signature steakhouse and a rooftop pool bar.

  • Toro Toro is a Pan-Latin steakhouse by Chef Richard Sandoval (lunch and dinner service, reservations accepted).
  • Olé serves breakfast daily; Bluewater operates as the rooftop pool bar/cafe with cabana service.
  • Freddy's Speakeasy (reservation-only) and a lobby Starbucks add variety for evening cocktails and coffee.

InterContinental offers a broader dining lineup suited to business dinners, breakfasts, and poolside dining.

Delano Miami Beach – Dining & drinks

Delano Miami Beach provides a concise set of dining and drinking options tailored to a South Beach resort crowd.

  • Supplier listing shows two on-site restaurants and two bars/lounges plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Poolside service and a poolside bar are available; full breakfast is offered for a surcharge.
  • Room service (24-hour) and snack options at the on-site cafe are listed in supplier highlights.

Delano’s dining is geared to resort relaxation and pool/beachside service rather than large-scale event dining.

Pools & beach: rooftop bay views vs. beachside pools

InterContinental Miami – Pools & beach

InterContinental Miami has a single rooftop pool with bay and skyline views.

  • One outdoor rooftop pool on the 5th-floor terrace, reported at about 60 feet long, with pool hours typically 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
  • Private cabanas are available for reservation and Bluewater serves poolside drinks and light bites.
  • Poolside events include live DJ sets on Saturdays.

InterContinental’s pool is about skyline and bay views and pairs with rooftop event space rather than beachfront lounging.

Delano Miami Beach – Pools & beach

Delano Miami Beach centers its resort feel around multiple outdoor pools and direct beach access.

  • Supplier listing documents two outdoor pools plus pool cabanas (surcharge) and poolside bar service.
  • Beach amenities listed include sun loungers, umbrellas, cabanas (surcharge) and easy beach access from the property.
  • Pool and beach setups support a classic South Beach pool-and-sand resort rhythm.

Delano is stronger for guests who plan to spend most of their time on pools and the beach.

Wellness & nightlife: spa focus vs. beach-club energy

InterContinental Miami – Wellness & nightlife

InterContinental emphasizes a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness alongside a rooftop nightlife option.

  • mySpa is a full-service spa with 10 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath; spa day passes extend rooftop pool access.
  • Fitness center is open 24 hours for guests.
  • Freddy’s Speakeasy and rooftop Bluewater offer evening options; downtown nightlife and cultural venues are nearby.

InterContinental suits guests who want a structured spa program plus convenient access to downtown nightlife and culture.

Delano Miami Beach – Wellness & nightlife

Delano offers on-site fitness classes and a 24-hour health club, with pool/beach areas forming the core of its daytime activity.

  • On-site fitness classes and a 24-hour health club are listed in supplier amenities.
  • The hotel’s social life is centered on pools, bars, and South Beach walking nightlife nearby.
  • Spa and treatment specifics are less detailed in the supplier listing than InterContinental’s published spa offerings.

Delano fits travelers who prefer activity and socializing around pools and the beach, with fitness classes as a complement.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for meetings & events
Bright polished hotel lobby with illuminated check-in desks at InterContinental Miami.

InterContinental Miami

InterContinental — extensive meeting and ballroom capacity, plus large outdoor SkyLawn and many dedicated event spaces.

Best for beach access
Delano Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida

Delano Miami Beach

Delano — beachfront location with beach loungers, umbrellas and cabana options right from the property.

Best for spa and day-pass options
Double-height loft living room with mezzanine and modern furnishings at InterContinental Miami.

InterContinental Miami

InterContinental — mySpa with 10 treatment rooms, steam room, sauna, Turkish bath and spa day-pass that includes rooftop pool access.

Best for classic South Beach pool culture
Delano Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida

Delano Miami Beach

Delano — multiple outdoor pools, pool cabanas and a design-led South Beach resort atmosphere.

Frequently asked questions

InterContinental Miami vs Delano Miami Beach: FAQs

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Which hotel is closer to Miami’s major museums and downtown attractions?

InterContinental Miami — it sits on Biscayne Bay steps from Bayfront Park and within easy walking distance of Bayside Marketplace and downtown cultural sites.

Which hotel is better if I want to spend most of my time on the sand?

Delano Miami Beach — it has immediate beach access and beach amenities such as loungers, umbrellas and cabanas.

Which hotel is more suitable for meetings or a conference?

InterContinental Miami — it offers far larger and more numerous meeting rooms and ballrooms compared with Delano’s smaller conference space.

Are either of these properties adults-only?

No — both properties welcome guests of all ages. Note that InterContinental requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21.

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