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Beachside beauty.
Home sweet home… for the night.
The Betsy’s fabulously furry mascot, Betsy.
The hotel lobby’s many idiosyncrasies allow it to embody old Hollywood glamour with a touch of modern detail.
My lovely room at The Betsy. Not pictured are two spacious balconies overlooking the hotel atrium.
The Betsy Orb connects the hotel’s colonial wing to the art deco wing.
The Ocean Front Deck is a great spot to take in the morning’s sights and sounds.
Famed in-house library featuring work by Pulitzer Prize finalist Hyam Plutzik, a patriarch of the Betsy’s proprietors.
The delightful rooftop pool overlooking the beach.
The Atrium.
Seafood artistry.
Highs & Lows
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A true renaissance hotel, The Betsy is home to an unusually large collection of literary and visual artwork-most of which is by local Miami artists.
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The hotel sponsors a writer in residence program. The writer in residence is provided a complimentary room in return for providing creative work.
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The Betsy is a historical masterpiece best observed through a brief guided tour-definitely ask for one!
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The hotel is pet-friendly. And Betsy, the hotel mascot, is a dream!
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Showcasing some of Miami’s finest musical talents, the hotel offers live music 7 nights a week including the best live Jazz on South Beach.
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Environmental consciousness: The Betsy is a founding member of Miami Beach’s “#PlasticFreeMB” campaign; uses locally sourced ingredients in their restaurants, natural products at the spa, organic cleaning supplies; and features eco-conscious appliances and interiors.
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So hard to leave!
Important Bits
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Type
Boutique hotel
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Vibe
A marriage of art deco, contemporary Floridan Georgian, and rock and roll.
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Location
Located right on Miami’s historic Ocean Drive, this hotel is across the street from one of Miami’s most stunning beaches.
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Rooms
130
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Music
Perhaps the birth of a new genre: Tropical Jazz.
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Year Opened
Constructed by L. Murray Dixon, The Betsy first opened as, The Betsy Ross Hotel, in 1942. An anchor of architectural consistency despite its ever-changing surroundings. The Betsy Ross was one of the few structures to maintain its Florida-Georgian façade as art deco design dominated Miami. The Betsy Ross exterior was completely renovated in 2003 and was reborn as the boutique hotel, The Betsy, in 2006. After a complete interior and exterior renovation, the spectacularly timeless Betsy, reopened in 2009.
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Designed By
The Betsy is the brainchild of a masterful meeting of architectural and interior design minds. The original building architects were L. Murray Dixon and Henry Hohauser. While the interior is the product of Diamante Pedersoli and Carmelina Santoro.
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Health & Wellness
Yes, the gym is perfect for a quick vacation workout and the hotel boasts two pools. The rooftop pool is particularly amazing.
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Restaurant
LT Steak & Seafood and The Alley are the hotel's two delicious restaurants.
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Bar
Yes. You can also enjoy live music at the lobby bar 7 nights a week. hey also have a rooftop bar at the Rooftop Pool Deck
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Minibar
Nicely stocked minibar.
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Children
Bring the whole family!
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Price
Affordable luxury.
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