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- The only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond-rated boutique hotel in Greater Miami, The Betsy Hotel South Beach stands out on Ocean Drive for impeccable hospitality, preserved historic architecture, beautiful interior design, arts-driven cultural programming, and an address across from the beach.
- The hotel's outreach philosophy includes partnering with like-minded institutions, global festivals, and international writers, artists, and musicians to incorporate their work and art into the hotel.
- I stayed for several nights as a poet-in-residence in the Writer's Room, a working studio, and observed how artists encourage a cultural atmosphere, entertain guests, and inspire the community. I highly recommend booking a slightly larger standard Classic King starting at $239 per night for the best value.
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Located on the northern end of Ocean Drive, The Betsy Hotel South Beach is a beloved space for travelers and locals who appreciate the arts, stand-out hospitality, and emblematic architecture.
It also doesn't hurt that the boutique resort is only yards from the inviting Atlantic Ocean. Guests who stay at The Betsy are not only immersed in the visual and performing arts, but also enjoy the expected perks of vacation, such as complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels from the Boucher Brothers vendors on a tranquil stretch of beach located directly across from the hotel. I found it so much more pleasant than fending for yourself on the more crowded areas of the hot white sand.
Originally known as the Betsy Ross Hotel dating back to 1942, the property is a local treasure, and the only example of Florida Georgian architecture in an otherwise heavily Art Deco district.
It's a South Beach favorite among families, business travelers, couples, and groups looking for a South Beach party, but with substance to match the style.
Standard rooms are small at 250 square feet and start in the mid $200s for Classic King or Double rooms, but with so much happening on-site and outside the front door, it makes for a well-appointed base that's so much more than just a place to crash.
- The first impression
- The room
- On-site amenities
- What's nearby
- What others say
- What you need to know
- The bottom line
- Book The Betsy Hotel South Beach starting at $239 per night
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by The Betsy Hotel South Beach.
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