Pelican HotelvsDelano South Beach Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Delano South Beach Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Pelican Hotel. Delano South Beach Hotel comes in at 84 with approval from 15 reviews such as BlackBook, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Pelican Hotel Show All Reviews
826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"The hotel attracts European families, fashion types, and even Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who is said to be partial to Penthouse One."
Insight Guides
"Here you will find wackily decorated themed rooms such as "Me Tarzan, You Vain" and "Executive Zebra"."
Fodor's
"Each awesome room of this Ocean Drive boutique hotel is completely different, fashioned from a mix of antique and garage-sale furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the owners of Diesel jeans purchased the Pelican in 1999, they started scouring garage sales for just the right ingredients to fuel a mad experiment." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Diesel jeans joined the hotel game with the Pelican boutique. The 32 unique rooms... are fun, but very worn." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Italian clothing company Diesel, the Pelican Hotel is an eclectic property in the midst of Ocean Drive’s bustling nightlife scene." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A self-described “toy hotel”, the Pelican is owned by the creative geniuses who own the Diesel brand."
Rough Guide
"Irreverent Italian jeanswear company Diesel owns this hotel, so the quirky, campy decor of the rooms should come as no surprise."
Time Out
"What do you get when you mix the Diesel fashion label with an art deco hotel? The most whimsical hotel in Miami." Full review
Star Service
"Situated between Eighth and Ninth streets, in the heart of South Beach's whirling nightlife, this hotel is a landmark for clubbers and cavorters." Full review
Delano South Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $322/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Now that it's strictly Schrager-free, the legendarily beautiful but snooty staffers have retained their model-good looks but lost most of the attitude."
Travel + Leisure
"Today, it's a throwback to a time when a vacation didn't involve self-improvement or saving the planet." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"At the photogenic wading pool, with priceless views, you may be sitting next to a Hollywood producer, starlet, music mogul, or royalty."
Michelin Guide
"South Beach's minimalist trend started with Philippe Starck's redo of New York hotelier lan Schrager's 1947 beachside oasis named for Franklin Delano Roosevelt."
Gayot
"At the forefront of South Beach's Deco hotel revival, the Delano continues to be one of the premier South Beach destinations for celebrities and those who want to mingle with them."
BlackBook
"The lovechild of Ian Schrager and Phillippe Starck is very pretty, a world of fabulousity onto itself."
Afar Magazine
"Nearly hidden behind a tall row of hedges is Delano South Beach, a landmarked hotel built in 1947 and renovated by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck in 1995." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Philippe Starck cool on the beach. Swank."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Still a hotspot today." Full review
Jetsetter
"Philippe Starck stunner mixing Eames, Gaudí and Dalí with pretty people, bottle service and a serious pool party." Full review