Literary salon quarters
Salon evenings pair rotating photography exhibitions and classic cocktails with a wide front porch overlooking Ocean Drive.
“It’s impossible to miss The Betsy. Blink and you might think you mistakenly hopped a plane to Savannah instead of South Beach.”
Where it shines
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Interiors are contemporary but still classic, the palette sunny yet restrained, contrasting rich corals and greens with the ever-present Miami white.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Lummus Park and the South Beach boardwalk sit directly across Ocean Drive, keeping sand, surf, and neon within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Walnut floors and plantation shutters frame light-filled spaces, complemented by marble baths and curated mini libraries on the bedside tables.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A rooftop infinity pool looks out across the Atlantic, and a second quiet swimming pool sits nestled in the courtyard.
The spa
Massage tables and body treatments sit open to the ocean breeze in shaded cabanas on the Rooftop Ocean Deck.
Gym and yoga
Peloton bikes and cardio machines outfit the fitness center, and complimentary Vinyasa yoga sessions meet on the rooftop deck.
Dogs stay too.
The Piano Bar
Curved wood and brass surround this salon bar, where bartenders mix classic cocktails to the sound of nightly live jazz.
Literature, art and music are woven into the residential design tapestry, curated by Diamante Pedersoli and Carmelina Santoro.
At the table
LT Steak & Seafood serves fresh seafood and signature popovers on the verandah, and The Alley bakes slow-fermented pizzas.
How it began
Built in 1942 as a rare Florida Georgian refuge, the property now honors the owner's poet father through dedicated writer residencies.
“Chef Laurent Tourondel’s LT Steak & Seafood, located inside the historic Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive, is popular not just with hotel guests but locals as well.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.