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Deco-era hexagonal columns and terrazzo floors have been restored, and a long-hidden footbridge spanning the lobby has been uncovered. The refreshed aesthetic reads as soft minimalism rather than the stark purity of the '90s, with warm, creamy tones, curved furnishings, and a gentler interplay of texture. Due to preservation zoning, rooms retain their historic footprints, but the 14th floor will debut two new penthouses. The revival ushers in a fresh social vibe. Gone is the Lenny Kravitz–designed Florida Room nightclub, now reimagined as The Source by Delano, a wellness-driven concept with a 22-person sauna, scent and sound meditations, and a longevity suite with IV and NAD+ therapies. A members' club and expanded cultural programming join Delano signatures such as the Rose Bar and Café Delano. Two of the four food and beverage concepts remain under wraps, with one reportedly helmed by a classic Paris name and the other by a leading Middle Eastern talent. delanohotels.com/miami-beach.Sunrise XX Delano Miami Beach, reopening March 2026 W hen Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck reinvented the Delano in the '90s, the 1947 Art Deco tower became an instant cultural touchpoint — a temple of white-on-white minimalism that helped define Miami Beach's new identity. Closed since 2020, the hotel returns on March 9 after a landmark renovation by Elastic Architects and the Ennismore design studio team. With Art Deco marking its 100th anniversary, the Delano's restoration leans into its architectural origins, with the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board and the Miami Design Preservation League reportedly guiding the revival of original elements. The L'oscar, The Leading Hotels of the World, London In the heart of Bloomsbury, L'oscar occupies a turn- of-the-century baroque- style, Grade II-listed former church. Now part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the building has been lavishly restored by celebrated French designer Jacques Garcia in his London hotel debut. With his signature theatricality, the interiors revel in baroque opulence: ornately plastered ceilings, carved fireplaces, oak paneling, jewel-toned velvets, dramatic lighting, and an eclectic array of objets d'art. The hotel feels decadent and slightly subversive — a pocket of dark glamour near Covent Garden and the lively mix of boutiques, restaurants, and bars that define this corner of central London. Guest rooms are wrapped in Garcia's signature rich palette and sensuous material — lacquered surfaces, embroidered silk screens, velvet drapery, sculptural lamps, and deep, cocooning color. Many rooms retain original architectural details, layered with custom furnishings that feel both indulgent and intimate. loscarlondon.com.