The Betsy Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida
South Beach
Vibe
Walnut shelving frames the library, while book readings, art talks and nightly jazz give Ocean Drive a literary streak.
“Jazz and literary quarters”
An egg-shaped bridge joins Georgian and Art Deco wings, with walnut shelving framing the library.
An obliging front-of-house team handles dining requests, while bellboys and valets ease arrivals.
The 1942 Florida Georgian hotel preserves its columned façade beside the former Art Deco Carlton.
On Ocean Drive opposite Lummus Park, surrounded by South Beach restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
“interiors are contemporary but still classic, the palette sunny yet restrained, contrasting rich corals and greens with the ever-present Miami white.”
Rooms
Light, airy bedrooms pair white linen with accents of blue, purple, orange or green, blending colonial references with South Beach color.
Wellness
A rooftop infinity pool and courtyard pool give you two swimming spots, while daily Vinyasa yoga welcomes hotel guests on the Ocean Deck.
Backstory
The original Betsy Ross hotel quartered American soldiers during World War II, its Florida Georgian architecture chosen to complement the patriotic name.
Eat & drink
LT Steak & Seafood serves steaks, seafood and a raw bar, while The Alley brings Roman-style pizza to the Collins Avenue wing.
The neighborhood
Lummus Park sits across Ocean Drive, with the beach beyond and South Beach restaurants, shops and entertainment surrounding you.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.