
The Elser Hotel Miami
Best for families or groups who want bigger suites with kitchens, easy access to Downtown Miami attractions, and a large rooftop pool.
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The Elser Hotel Miami is a 49-story downtown suite tower with residential-style units, a large rooftop pool, and family-friendly amenities; this guide is for travelers who want roomy suites, easy access to Downtown Miami sights, and a fitness-forward property. Delano Miami Beach is a design-led South Beach hotel known for its Art Deco-era glamour, pools, and scene — read this if you want a classic South Beach stay with beachfront proximity and a design-forward atmosphere.
Updated · about 5 miles (≈8 km) apart

Best for families or groups who want bigger suites with kitchens, easy access to Downtown Miami attractions, and a large rooftop pool.

Best for travelers seeking South Beach design, beachfront access, and a hotel with long-standing Miami Beach name recognition.
When The Elser Hotel Miami wins: Choose The Elser if you need multi-bedroom suites or in-room kitchens, want a rooftop pool and large fitness complex included with an amenity fee, or plan to spend most of your time in Downtown Miami attractions and events.
When Delano Miami Beach wins: Choose Delano if your priority is South Beach location and beachfront proximity, classic design-led public spaces, and the social scene of Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road nearby.
Bottom line: The Elser and Delano offer very different Miami experiences — The Elser is a modern, residential-style downtown tower that suits families and longer stays; Delano is a South Beach design icon better suited to guests focused on the beach and South Beach nightlife/scene.
| Category | The Elser Hotel Miami | Delano Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Residential-style high-rise, contemporary downtown energy | Design-led South Beach glamour and scene-making history |
| Location | Downtown Miami, steps from Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace | South Beach on Collins Ave, steps from Lincoln Road and the beach |
| Size (guest rooms) | 646 guest units in a 49-story tower | 171 guestrooms |
| Ages / check-in | All ages welcome; registering guest must be 21 to check in | Not published (public listing shows family policies and check-in details vary) |
| Pools | 132-foot wraparound rooftop pool + 16-person swim-spa hot tub on a large rooftop deck | Two outdoor pools and poolside bars (beachfront property) |
| Beach access | Partner private beach club access included via amenity fee (on Miami Beach) | Direct beach access (Collins Ave / Miami Beach) |
| Restaurants & bars | ViceVersa (Italian aperitivo bar) and The Elser Bay Terrace (rooftop dining); grab-and-go Lobby Market | Two restaurants and multiple bars/lounges; 24-hour room service (supplier listing) |
| Spa & wellness | Large two-story, ~10,000 sq ft 24-hour fitness complex with daily classes; swim-spa on rooftop (no named full spa published) | 24-hour health club listed; a named on-site spa is Not published in supplier listing |
| Known for | Large suites with full kitchens, residential conveniences, rooftop pool and event spaces | Design-led South Beach property, historic name recognition, beachfront location |
| Event space | Multiple venues including 9,570 sq ft total event space and a 3,000 sq ft Rooftop Lawn Deck | About 1,500 sq ft of conference space and meeting rooms (supplier listing) |
The Elser sits in Downtown Miami directly across Bayfront Park and a short walk to Bayside Marketplace and Kaseya Center.
Pick The Elser if you want Downtown walkability and easy transit connections; it’s not on the beach but includes partner beach club access.
Delano Miami Beach sits on Collins Avenue in South Beach with immediate access to the sand and to Lincoln Road shopping and dining.
Choose Delano for a true South Beach, beachfront stay with easy walking access to Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road.
The Elser offers residential-style suites, many with full kitchens, in-suite laundry, and multiple bedroom configurations.
The Elser is better if you need space, kitchens, or multi-bedroom suites for families or longer stays.
Delano's guestrooms focus on design and South Beach style, with a range of city- and ocean-view rooms and suites.
Delano is for travelers after classic South Beach design and ocean views rather than large, kitchen-equipped suites.
The Elser centers its dining around ViceVersa (Italian aperitivo bar) and its rooftop Bay Terrace with bay views.
Choose The Elser for an Italian aperitivo bar and rooftop dining with downtown bay views.
Delano lists two restaurants and multiple bars/lounges, plus 24-hour room service per the supplier listing.
Delano offers traditional hotel dining and bar spaces aligned with its South Beach social scene.
The Elser's headline amenity is a 132-foot wraparound rooftop pool with a gradient entry, private lounges, and a swim-spa hot tub.
The Elser emphasizes its large rooftop pool and skyline/bay views rather than direct beach frontage.
Delano offers two outdoor pools and poolside bars and sits directly on Miami Beach for immediate sand access.
Delano is the option for guests prioritizing beach access and poolside South Beach atmosphere.
The Elser emphasizes fitness with a two-story 24-hour health club and daily complimentary classes included via the amenity fee.
If fitness facilities and an active rooftop social space matter, The Elser is the stronger fit.
Delano's Miami Beach location and public spaces support a South Beach nightlife and pool scene.
Delano is better for guests who want South Beach nightlife, beachfront pool time, and walkable evening options.

The Elser — multi-bedroom suites, full kitchens, and many larger units (up to three-bedroom suites) fit families and groups.

Delano — direct Miami Beach/Collins Ave location puts sand and boardwalk access right outside the hotel.

The Elser — a 132-foot rooftop pool, swim-spa hot tub, and a two-story, ~10,000 sq ft fitness complex with daily classes.

Delano — long-standing design-led brand with South Beach social spaces and on-property pools and bars.
Stay downtown (The Elser) if you want walkable access to Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, and event venues; choose South Beach (Delano) if beach proximity and Collins/Lincoln Road walking access are your priorities.
The Elser is more family-friendly for multi-night stays because of larger suites, kitchens, and a family-friendly rooftop pool shallow end; Delano has pools and beachfront access but is better suited for adult-oriented South Beach activity.
The Elser includes rooftop pool access in its amenity fee for guests and sells day passes to non-guests; Delano’s supplier listing does not specify day-pass policy here but notes pool amenities for guests.
The Elser markets a swim-spa hot tub on its rooftop and a large fitness complex; a named standalone spa facility is Not published for Delano in the supplier listing.
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