
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for travelers who want a convenient Brickell address, skyline/Biscayne Bay views from a rooftop pool, and family-friendly amenities.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a modern 4-star Brickell hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and city/Bay views; read this if you want a practical, family-friendly base in downtown Miami. Delano Miami Beach is a design-forward South Beach landmark known for its style, pools and beachfront location; read this if you want classic South Beach luxury and a strong design/scene focus.
Updated · about 14 km apart

Best for travelers who want a convenient Brickell address, skyline/Biscayne Bay views from a rooftop pool, and family-friendly amenities.
Best for guests who prioritize a famous South Beach design hotel, beachfront access, and a strong style-and-scene atmosphere.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: choose Novotel when you want a practical downtown base with easy access to Brickell shopping and transit, a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with free cabanas and a family-friendly policy.
When Delano Miami Beach wins: choose Delano when you want to be on Miami Beach for sand and surf, prefer a hotel with a strong design identity and multiple outdoor pools and poolside experiences tied to South Beach culture.
Bottom line: Novotel is the more practical, city-focused pick in Brickell with a rooftop pool and family-friendly services; Delano is the style-first, beachfront South Beach classic that appeals to travelers seeking design, beach access and a scene-driven stay.
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | Delano Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary downtown; practical and family-friendly | Design-led South Beach landmark; scene and style-focused |
| Location | Brickell district, near Metromover and Brickell City Centre | Collins Avenue, beachfront in South Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 275 rooms | 171 guestrooms |
| Year / building | Built 2016, 12 floors | Not published |
| Pools | One 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool (heated per guest reviews) | Two outdoor pools and pool cabanas (hotel listing) |
| Beach access | No — city/Brickell setting | Yes — Miami Beach frontage and beach amenities |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge (all-day) and Vista Rooftop Bar | Two restaurants and two bars/lounges; 24-hour room service |
| Wellness & fitness | 24-hour fitness center; no dedicated on-site spa | 24-hour health club; spa treatments not named in listing |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 for primary guest | Children allowed (children 18 and younger stay free with guardian) |
| Meeting & event space | Multiple ballrooms and rooftop event options; ~4,259–5,000 sq ft total | About 1,500 sq ft conference/meeting space (one main meeting room) |
| Free WiFi | Yes, complimentary | |
Novotel sits in Miami’s Brickell financial and shopping district with good public-transit links.
Choose Novotel for a central downtown base with easy, mostly car-free local transit options.
Delano Miami Beach is on Collins Avenue with immediate access to Miami Beach and the boardwalk.
Choose Delano when you want to stay on Miami Beach with easy access to sand, boardwalks and South Beach attractions.
Novotel offers 275 air-conditioned rooms and a range of suites aimed at leisure and business travelers.
Novotel’s rooms lean practical and flexible for families and business travelers.
Delano has 171 guestrooms with multiple ocean-, partial-ocean- and city-view room types and suites.
Delano’s room roster emphasizes ocean views and larger suite options in a design-led hotel.
Novotel’s on-site dining centers on UVA Restaurant & Lounge and the Vista Rooftop Bar.
Novotel focuses on mid-century–styled, all-day dining and a rooftop bar for skyline views.
Delano lists two restaurants and two bars/lounges along with a coffee shop and 24-hour room service.
Delano offers multiple on-property dining and bar options geared to the beach and poolside scene.
Novotel’s standout water amenity is the 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with cabanas and a pool bar.
Pick Novotel if you want skyline/Biscayne Bay views from a rooftop pool in Brickell.
Delano provides two outdoor pools, pool cabanas, poolside bars and direct access to Miami Beach.
Pick Delano for more pool variety plus immediate beach access and cabana options.
Novotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and nearby Brickell nightlife and dining.
Novotel suits active travelers who want a full gym and downtown evening options.
Delano offers a 24-hour health club and on-property leisure programming; spa treatments are not named in the supplier listing.
Delano works well if you want beach-club energy and an on-site fitness facility, with spa/treatment details not specified in the listing.

Novotel — central to Brickell, near the Metromover, with meeting rooms and rooftop event space.
Delano — beachfront location, multiple outdoor pools, and a storied South Beach design identity.

Novotel — family-friendly policies, cribs available and rooftop pool with supervised-child rules.
Delano — a famous design-led hotel that many travelers recognize for its South Beach scene.
Delano — it’s on Collins Avenue with direct beach access and beach cabana/umbrella services listed.
Novotel Miami Brickell — it’s in Brickell near the Metromover and within walking distance of Brickell City Centre.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages, though Novotel requires the primary check-in guest to be at least 21.
Delano lists two outdoor pools plus pool cabanas and beach amenities; Novotel’s main water amenity is a single rooftop infinity pool.
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