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The Betsy Hotel South Beach

Miami Beach, United States

91 Excellent 1995 Reviews
The Betsy Hotel South Beach
The Betsy-South Beach is an iconic boutique hotel, a vibrant luxury lifestyle brand that has emerged as an industry leader. Dramatically poised alongside its Art Deco neighbors on Miami Beach’s famed Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a distinguished landmark hotel with 61 rooms and suites. Elegantly designed, Betsy’s beachside havens boast sensory details, imaginative amenities and inspirational design that coalesce to produce an unparalleled experience. BLT-Steak is Betsy’s room service culinary partner.

Relaxed tropical interiors, an intimate courtyard pool, and exquisite finishing touches, create an aura that is passionately low-key. The Deck is expansive with sweeping views of the Atlantic that offers a Wellness Garden with a full range of spa treatments, therapies and yoga; specialty cocktails and light fare are offered from dawn to dusk, and beyond. Designed with a hint of vintage glamour, an underground "speakeasy" entertainment space called, B Bar, offers an exclusive and unique venue to host private events, dinners, or receptions. A lobby bar offers live music and signature cocktails. Business travelers to The Betsy will discover WiFi throughout and private meeting rooms. Leisure guests will enjoy a convenient beachfront location, rooftop amenities and comfortably elegant rooms. A highly trained, discreet, and attentive staff stands ready to accommodate global travelers.

In addition to offering a luxury hotel experience that surpasses expectations, The Betsy invites visitors to intimately connect with Arts and Culture. Original art adorns walls and stairways, and concerts and poetry readings abound, offering a gentle embrace to world culture. Guest rooms boast individual literature collections and a Writer’s Room hosts visiting artists. The Betsy-South Beach has already partnered with over 200 service organizations since its floor to ceiling restoration in 2009, and has a continuing commitment to making the world a better place.

BLT Steak at The Betsy Sharing The Betsy’s lobby is BLT Steak, Celebrity Chef Laurent Tourondel’s iconic modern American steakhouse. Combining the highest quality ingredients with enticing, exacting, French technique, BLT Steak has won an array of awards from experts at Esquire, Travel & Leisure, Saveur, and Wine and Spectator magazines. BLT’s new Raw Bar offering an exclusive array of sushi opened in July 2012.
Hotel Address:
  • The Betsy Hotel South Beach
  • 1440 Ocean Drive
  • Miami Beach, FL 33139
  • United States

Location Summary
Located on the northern, quiet, end of Ocean Drive between 14th and 15th street. Beach front property centrally located in South Beach Art Deco District. The Betsy is walking distance to many nearby attractions from Lincoln Road, New World Symphony, Bass Museum, night clubs, and restaurants, and more. The Betsy is steps away from the Bass Museum of Art, The Filmore at the Jackie Gleason Center for the Performing Arts, The Lincoln Theatre, Colony Theatre, Miami Beach Convention Center, and the Miami City Ballet Studios. Visitors can take in exhibits, concerts, or shows at the Miami Art Museum, Miami Museum of Science, The Miami Design District, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Bayfront Ampitheatre, or Bayside Marketplace which are less than 5 miles away.

Shopping is not far from The Betsy, the eclectic designer boutiques stretching along Lincoln Road offer the latest in fashion, accessories, swimwear, jewelry, shoes, and more. Just a short drive away, are the world-famous Bal Harbour Shops and The Village of Merrick Park, presenting the most recent collections of top designers from across the globe.

For golf enthusiasts, The Betsy is in close proximity is Doral and Crandon Park Golf Courses, two championship 18-hole courses guaranteeing a day of leisure to leave you content, entertained, and relaxed.

A 12-minute walk from the bars of Lincoln Road. The Betsy is located 20-25 minute from Miami International Airport.
Note Bene
The Betsy - South Beach is the BLLA 2012 Boutique Hotel of the Year.
Business Center
Conference Center available with Business Center capabilities.
Banquets & Meetings
BLT Steak (Restaurant with buyout opportunity), Lobby Bar, Pool Deck, The Roof Deck, B Bar (private speakeasy for events), and Conference Center: Ocean I, and Ocean II.
Disabled Access
The Betsy - South Beach is ADA compliant.
Meeting Space
Guest Suites are easily arranged for meetings, and our Executive Conference Center space is adaptable for a wide range of uses.
Fine Dining On Site
BLT Steak on property (voted among top steak houses in destination).
Fine Dining Nearby
Across from the hotel on Boardwalk/Beachwalk.
Fitness Center
The Betsy Hotel provides a fitness center with a complete set of equipment for your workout regimen. State-of-the-art cardio equipment features integrated televisions with complementary headphones as well as a full weight-training area.
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet access is available to guests.
Pets Allowed
Dogs up to 25lbs are allowed. An additional fee applies.
Pool Outdoor
The Betsy's intimate courtyard pool is ideal for a tranquil, relaxed pool experience.
Spa Facility
Located in a unique rooftop solarium with views of the Atlantic, The Spa offers a carefully selected range of services for guests. Three cabanas allow for personalized spa treatments, providing the perfect sanctuary for total relaxation and rejuvenation. The Betsy Hotel offer a variety of luxurious hydrating facials and pampering body treatments, as well as a choice of healing and rejuvenating massage therapies.
Beach
Located on Ocean Drive across from the beach.
Biking Touring
Miami Beach's Deco Bikes available steps away from the hotel.
Casino Gambling
Casino resorts within 30-45 minutes (including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino).
Golfing
Multiple courses nearby (closest Golf course is Miami Beach Golf Course minutes from the hotel).
Jogging Running
Across from the hotel on Boardwalk/Beachwalk.
Recommended Rooms
The Betsy Royal Suites offer the finest accommodations for the most cultured guests. Contemporary colonial design boasts sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Lummus Park from spacious separate living and entertainment areas and oversized double-sink bathrooms. Royal Suites afford a luxurious 650 square feet of space, sumptuous king bed in the Master Bedroom and a richly-appointed sofa bed in the living area.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pets Allowed
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Biking Touring
    - Boating
    - Casino Gambling
    - Fishing Ocean
    - Golfing
    - Jet Skiing
    - Jogging Running
    - Sailing
    - Scuba Diving
    - Shopping
    - Tennis Courts Nearby
    - Volleyball
    - Water Skiing
    - Windsurfing