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The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, USA
Neighborhood: South Beach
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In Miami the flash hotels arms race has escalated to a point where a hotel like the Betsy is almost shocking in its restraint. We’re almost tempted to call it conservative, but with a disclaimer: the Betsy’s pre-deco plantation style means it’s got a personality all its own, and can’t help but stand out from the poolside fashion shoots and celebrity-thronged nightclubs of its more attention-starved neighbors.
This was pretty much the last Georgian-style hotel to be built on Ocean Drive, and was, at the time, called the Betsy Ross. With the recent renovation, though, the Ross is gone — to be fair, the image of an old woman sitting in a chair sewing a flag is probably the wrong one for the Betsy’s present incarnation. Interiors are contemporary but still classic, the palette sunny yet restrained, golden yellow and soft lavender contrasting with the ever-present Miami white. With around sixty rooms it’s on the small side, and while not exactly opulent, it’s comfortable, even luxurious.
The absence of a paparazzi-strewn nightclub scene takes nothing away from the Betsy’s nightlife — we’ll take a Laurent Tourondel steakhouse over a celebrity DJ night any time. And the amenities are marvelously sedate: there’s the pool and the beach of course, plus a rooftop solarium with a view out to sea and a pocket-sized full-service spa and fitness center.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- One Drink credit per person (wine or cocktail) at our Lobby Bar, Roof Deck or B Bar
- Welcome Amenity
- Complimentary continental breakfast per guest (max 2 guests)
- 61 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 9 Guest Reviews
- The Betsy Hotel
- 1440 Ocean Drive
- Miami Beach, FL, USA
- Neighborhood: South Beach
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Game room
- Golf nearby
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Valet parking (charges apply)
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9 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- David
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
incredible concierge service; location is perfect and the decor of the public rooms was beautiful.
What the hotel could do better:
the decor in the bedrooms was a little dated. It's too bad the pool is so small.
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- Jon
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The location and the quality of the service provided was first class. We had an issue with an excursion we'd booked but the Concierge went out of his way to find a solution-- when things go wrong but you are still looked after is the sign of a quality team. Well done and thank you!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Tina
- Stayed July 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The beachfront location on the quiet part of Ocean Drive in South Beach. The staff was excellent too.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
