Old-school glamour, new-school luxury: Inside the reborn Delano Miami Beach

Dating back to 1947, Delano is a hotel synonymous with Miami glamour, South Florida celebrity culture and striking art deco architecture. A playground for the rich and famous throughout its years, the original hotel hosted presidents and dignitaries before being reborn in the 1990s under the groundbreaking guidance of Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck. At one point, Delano was home to a restaurant co-owned by Madonna and a nightclub from Lenny Kravitz.But when the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the hospitality industry in 2020, the famed Delano closed its doors.Now, the hotel is back, this time simply dubbed Delano Miami Beach, and it's as gorgeous and glamorous as ever after reopening this summer. Touted to "[honor] the legacy of its predecessor while redefining it for a new era," it was clear from the get-go that the newest iteration of the legendary hotel had big shoes to fill.So I went down to South Florida to check in and check it out myself. Here's what it was like staying at Delano Miami Beach.TANNER SAUNDERS/THE POINTS GUYKnow before you goThe vibe: Chic, airy and flat-out cool. The new Delano Miami Beach is both a living gallery and place to see and be seen.The location: Situat...