The Betsy South Beach

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Address: 1440 Ocean Dr.
Neighborhood: South Beach
City: Miami
Phone: 305-531-6100
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Formerly the Betsy Ross, this revamped property is stepping out on Ocean Drive in March 2009 with colonial-meets-tropical decor, a Laurent Tourondel BLT Steak restaurant, and an invite-only lounge. In a turn away from the trend of piling rooms on top of condos on top of nightclubs, the Betsy is intimatemore in size and feel. The 63 elegant rooms come with dark walnut floors, poster beds, and original photography on the walls, while the spacious bathrooms are outfitted with Malin+Goetz amenities and mirrors inlaid with LCD televisions. Several of the wooden plantation-style shuttered windows boast unobstructed ocean views. There’s a pool, spa, and rooftop solarium, plus a plot of beach with “beach butlers” at the ready—tell the hotel you’re spending the day on the sand and they’ll pack you a picnic basket filled with snacks, wine, and magazines.

Tags: luxury | spa | boutique | expensive | swimming pool | beachfront
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72%
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#13 of 23 hotels in Miami

This review is only for the breakfast/brunch at BLT. We went here for brunch on Mothers Day with the fam. For some reason, when I read other reviews, I thought it was going to look trendier; but it may have just been that it was daytime so it looked... more

Reviewed by: Janelle F. - 05/12/2009

"Wait till it's done!"

I usually hate writing reviews, but my husband and I felt this hotel was worthy of one. When it comes to service (which is extremely imperative in an upscale hotel) the Betsy exceeds ALL expectations. I booked directly through the hotel and my... more

Reviewed by: morganlampt

4.5 stars. We decided to take my father to BLT Steak for Father's Day. It was the perfect choice. The hotel is modern and beautiful. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and not overcrowded like Prime 112. We sat down and were greeted by our very... more

Reviewed by: Kelly O. - 06/22/2009

"5 Star Service"

First off, the renovation of the hotel came out beautiful. All I can say is that the service along with the Decor is 5 star. The guys

Reviewed by: Traveler20099

I had a friend in town, and we set out on a search for dinner Saturday night around 6:30. It was a little early for dinner, so we thought we'd just find a nice place on Ocean to sit outside and have some drinks and maybe a snack. After fighting the... more

Reviewed by: Colleen L. - 04/12/2009

"Not quite perfect"

My husband and I decided to take a quick mid-week trip to South Beach and decided on the Betsy after reading all the positive Trip Advisor reviews. For the most part, I would concur - the Betsy is a great hotel; certainly the best on Ocean Drive.... more

Reviewed by: NewYorkDaphne

I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Grand Opening for BLT aka Bistro Laurent Tourondel, and this is one event I am glad I went to. First let's just get the one neg out of the way. The usual, same-old, same-old: the velvet-rope at grand... more

Reviewed by: Maria A. - 03/26/2009

"Absolutely Fabulous"

My husband and I recently went to Miami and we stayed at the Betsy hotel. We adored it!! The staff welcomed us as if we were really special, and that's how we were treated throughout our stay. Our room was lovely, done in shades of white and lilac.... more

Reviewed by: FireandShadow

"Excellent!"

This historic landmark hotel is located at the very end of the boardwalk, simultaneously providing easy access to the beach as well as

wanted to love it.. really I did. But I can't .. 2 Stars is my max. We arrived for dinner at 8:30 and decided to wait the 45 minutes for a table inside as it was very humid outside and one person in our party was VERY burnt. To begin it was... more

Reviewed by: Kathleen H. - 06/15/2009
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