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Ennismore Expands Delano Brand to Italy with Puglia Resort

Ennismore partners with LIMM and Società Rinascimento Valori to debut Delano in Monopoli, bringing 89 keys to the Adriatic shoreline by 2028.

The short answer

Ennismore has signed an agreement to open Delano Puglia in Monopoli by 2028. The 89-key luxury resort represents the brand's first property in Italy, featuring venues curated by Paris Society.

2028
scheduled opening year
Delano Puglia
76
standard guestrooms planned
Monopoli property
13
waterfront suites planned
facing the Adriatic shoreline
“This is an important project for Monopoli and Puglia, revitalising a part of the city and unlocking a new and vibrant resort where local residents and visitors can enjoy the best of Pugliese hospitality.”
Vito Liuzzi, CEO of LIMM
Ennismore Expands Delano Brand to Italy with Puglia Resort
Photo: Boris Hamer / Pexels

The short version

  • Delano Puglia will open along the Adriatic coast in Monopoli in 2028 as the brand's Italian debut.
  • Ennismore developed the 89-key luxury project alongside LIMM and Società Rinascimento Valori.
  • Paris Society will manage the property's all-day destination restaurant alongside four additional beverage outlets.

Ennismore will open its first Italian Delano property along the Adriatic shoreline in Monopoli, Puglia, in 2028. Developed in partnership with LIMM and Società Rinascimento Valori, the seaside resort will feature 76 guestrooms, 13 waterfront suites, wellness facilities, and dining outlets managed alongside hospitality group Paris Society [1].

Where is the new Delano resort located?

Delano Puglia will sit directly along the Adriatic shoreline in the historic port city of Monopoli, as Boutique Hotel News reported [1]. This marks the Delano brand's formal debut in Italy [1]. Vito Liuzzi, CEO of partner firm LIMM, stated that the development aims to revitalise a part of the city and introduce a new destination resort for local residents and international visitors [1]. Phil Zrihen, deputy group CEO of Ennismore, explained that Puglia provides a combination of authenticity and understated sophistication suited to Delano's resort concept [1].

hotel terrace ocean view
Photo: alleksana / Pexels

What are the key room and property specifications?

The resort will deliver a total room count of 89 keys facing the sea, according to Boutique Hotel News [1]. The accommodation mix includes 76 guestrooms and 13 dedicated waterfront suites [1]. Alongside traditional guest lodging, the development incorporates indoor and outdoor event spaces, accompanied by exclusive membership access offering curated local and cultural programming [1].

luxury hotel swimming pool
Photo: Denys Gromov / Pexels
Property DetailDelano Puglia Specification
Opening Target2028
LocationMonopoli, Puglia, Italy (Adriatic shoreline)
Total Guest Keys89 units
Standard Guestrooms76 rooms
Waterfront Suites13 suites
F&B VenuesParis Society restaurant, 2 pool bars, lobby lounge, Rose Bar
Wellness ConceptThe Source by Delano
Development PartnersLIMM, Società Rinascimento Valori, Ennismore
modern restaurant dining room
Photo: Quang Nguyen Vinh / Pexels

What food, beverage, and wellness amenities will open on site?

Delano Puglia plans multiple food and beverage concepts, headlined by an all-day destination speciality restaurant operated by Paris Society [1]. The coastal property will also feature two pool bars, an informal lobby lounge, and the Delano brand's signature Rose Bar [1]. On the wellness side, the hotel will house The Source by Delano, a proprietary brand concept delivering integrated recovery, fitness, and relaxation facilities [1].

Who are the investment and development partners behind the build?

Ennismore has signed agreements alongside two local entities: developer LIMM and asset firm Società Rinascimento Valori [1]. The co-investors intend to establish the property as an architectural point of reference in southern Italy [1]. Liuzzi noted that the partnership was formed to unlock upscale hospitality opportunities within Puglia's coastal market [1].

How does Puglia fit into Delano's global expansion footprint?

Delano originally launched in Miami and has built an international footprint across urban and leisure markets [1]. Boutique Hotel News noted that the brand has expanded into Paris, Dubai, New York, London, and Marrakech [1]. The 2028 opening in Monopoli marks Delano's initial entry into the Italian market, expanding Ennismore's luxury lifestyle footprint across southern Europe [1].

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Frequently asked

+When is Delano Puglia scheduled to open?

Delano Puglia is scheduled to open in 2028, marking the brand's first operational hotel in Italy.

+Where in Italy is Delano Puglia located?

The hotel is situated on the Adriatic shoreline in the port city of Monopoli, located in Italy's southern Puglia region.

+How many rooms will Delano Puglia feature?

Delano Puglia will offer 89 total rooms, consisting of 76 standard guestrooms and 13 waterfront suites.

+What restaurants and bars will be at Delano Puglia?

The property will feature an all-day destination restaurant by Paris Society, two pool bars, a lobby lounge, and Delano's signature Rose Bar.

+Who are Ennismore's partners for the Delano Puglia project?

Ennismore has partnered with real estate and development groups LIMM and Società Rinascimento Valori to execute the hotel.

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