Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: From the airport exit, take NW 21st St and veer right onto SR-112 (Airport Expy). Continue east on SR-112 and then on I-195. Proceed onto Arthur Godfrey Rd and turn right onto Indian Creek Dr. Bear right onto Collins Ave and continue 11 blocks to the hotel.

Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle vans are the most common ways used to get from the airport to the hotel and back. Transportation options are available on the ground level of the airport terminal, outside the baggage claim area. SuperShuttle offers service to the hotel: $16–$25. There is a flat rate Taxi fare to the hotel from MIA: $26–$35. The Metro-Dade Transit Department provides bus services to all areas of Dade County: less than $5. Car rentals are available on this Web site. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: A popular way to explore Miami Beach is by foot or by public transportation. Shopping, restaurants, historic districts and the beach are all within walking distance of the hotel. Public busses service the Miami Beach area and a special Electrowave Shuttle services tourist areas below 25th St: less than $5. Driving is another option to get around Miami Beach, but parking is often at a premium.

The Blue Door Terrace - This outdoor dining spot just off the Blue Door Restaurant serves three meals a day and offers views of the hotel's garden and pool area.

The Blue Sea - Located in the hotel lobby, the Blue Sea is a small dining venue with one long communal table. The Blue Sea serves a traditional breakfast and a light lunch. In the evening the restaurant is an Asian sea bar, offering Asian fusion cuisine, a caviar and oyster bar, and an extensive sushi menu.

The Rose Bar - Named for its rose-colored walls, the Rose Bar is a cocktail lounge just off the lobby.

Amenity highlights: The indoor-outdoor lobby is the focal point of the hotel: Guests flow through the space, with its many intimate seating areas, proceed to the garden, and then arrive at the showpiece pool, which has underwater classical music, abundant lounge chairs, and private cabanas. The rooftop spa, agua, offers 360-degree views of Miami Beach, is modeled on an ancient bathhouse, and offers a full line of treatments.

Insider tip: Delano is just 1 block from Lincoln Road Mall, with a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and cafés, a multiplex cinema, and a symphony. It's a great place to wander and people-watch. An antiques market and a farmers' market are held there on weekends in season.

The full-service fitness center has circuit machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, and classes, including aqua fitness, kickboxing, and yoga.

The infinity-edge pool has different areas for floating, meditating, and even eating (a delicate table and several chairs are set in the shallow end of the pool).