Betsy - South Beach
Quiet luxury. Arts-and-culture boutique with a literary soul. Florida-Georgian architecture rather than Art Deco. More Savannah than South Beach in spirit — refined, bookish, and genuinely warm. The word guests use most in reviews is 'home.'
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Why It Matters
Michelin Key Award winner (2024 and 2025). Travel + Leisure World's Best. Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Top 5 Miami Beach Hotels (multi-year). The last remaining example of Florida-Georgian architecture on Ocean Drive. Family-owned by Jonathan Plutzik and Lesley Goldwasser with a deep commitment to arts, philanthropy, and community — half of the pet fee goes to animal shelters in Miami-Dade and Zimbabwe.
The Betsy is the anti-South Beach South Beach hotel. While every other property on Ocean Drive competes on DJ sets, celebrity sightings, and poolside spectacle, this family-owned boutique quietly does something different. Michelin Key award winner, Travel + Leisure World's Best, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice — it has more accolades than rooms (130 of them). Two historically significant buildings — the original 1942 Florida-Georgian Betsy Ross and the Carlton Hotel next door — are stitched together by the Betsy Orb, a sculptural skybridge that functions as public art. Rooms come loaded with curated in-room libraries, Sferra linens, Malin+Goetz products, and marble bathrooms. And the Piano Bar runs nightly live jazz seven nights a week, no cover, no minimum — simply because that's what the place believes in.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Betsy Balcony
Same size as the Classic rooms but with the key upgrade: a balcony overlooking the Atrium or the Poetry Rail. Located in the Art Deco Wing. Walk-in rainfall shower, mirror-set TV in the bathroom, and Malin+Goetz products.
King · 23 sqmBetsy Balcony Suite
A step up in space and light. Two balconies looking out over the Atrium, cool white and Art Deco styling. Separate living area. Walk-in rainfall shower, mirror-set TV, and Malin+Goetz products throughout.
King · 50 sqm
Classic Double
Same footprint as the Classic King but with two double beds, making it workable for small families or groups. Cool white and caramel tones, dark walnut floors, marble bathroom. Up to four adults; kids under 12 stay free.
Two Doubles · 23 sqmClassic Double Suite
The family-friendly suite option. Airy 42 sqm space with two double beds, dark walnut floors, and tropical touches. City views, separate living area, minibar, and rain shower.
Two Doubles · 42 sqmClassic King
The entry-level room, which is small — 248 sqft is honest. Decorated in crisp white with warm golden accents, dark walnut floors, and views of surrounding Art Deco buildings. Marble bathroom has a mirror-set TV and Malin+Goetz products. Every room comes with a curated book collection and yoga mat.
King · 23 sqmClassic King Suite
Nearly twice the size of the Classic rooms. Contemporary colonial design in warm golden tones with a separate living and entertaining area. City and Art Deco architecture views. Sofa bed in the living area is useful for families.
King · 42 sqmRoyal Ocean View Suite
One of the most sought-after rooms in the hotel. Plantation-style shutters frame views of either the sparkling Atlantic or the city skyline. Separate living and entertaining areas, custom-made cabinetry, dark walnut floors. Corner suite 328 is reportedly the standout for ocean views. High ceilings throughout.
King · 51 sqm
Skyline Penthouse
The crown jewel. A loft-style suite perched atop the Art Deco Wing with 1,700 sqft of living space plus a 1,000 sqft wraparound terrace. The baby grand piano is a statement piece. The Viennese chandelier spent 70 years in the Zimbabwe home of the owning family. Marble kitchen pantry, walk-in closets, and herringbone marble bathrooms with twin sinks. Can connect via private elevator to three additional balcony suites — accommodating up to 11 guests total.
King · 158 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Once a month, the orb-shaped skybridge connecting the two buildings is used to project digital artworks and photography onto its surface for guests and the public. Otherwise visible year-round as a sculptural public art piece.
Year-round programming including book talks, poetry readings, chamber music concerts, the annual Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, and Art Basel activations. The Writers' Room has hosted over 1,000 emerging and established writers in residence.
Guided tours of the hotel's rotating photography and visual art exhibitions, which span nine galleries across the property. The family personally curates all exhibits, with a strong focus on emerging and established photographers. Included in the resort fee.
Miami Beach's longest-running live jazz series — seven nights a week, nine sessions per week. World-recognized musicians perform in the intimate Lobby Bar. Open to guests and non-guests alike. No cover. No drink minimum.
One-on-one personal training sessions available on the beach or in the fitness center, bookable through the concierge.
Vinyasa flow classes taught by instructors from 3rd Street Beach Yoga. Held daily on the Skyline Deck with Atlantic views as your backdrop. Mats, blocks, and towels provided. All levels welcome. Exclusively for hotel guests.
Two beach chairs, an umbrella, and towels across Ocean Drive on the Atlantic. Beach attendants on hand. Included in the $40/night resort fee.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two chairs, umbrella, and towels per room, included in the resort fee. Beach attendants handle drink service and requests.
Over 25,000 sqft of indoor and outdoor event space across 14 venues (Atrium, Carlton Room, Boardroom, Library, B-Bar, Skyline Deck, Ocean Deck, Gallery, Conservatory, and more). Capacity from 10 to 1,500 guests. Business center on-site. Suitable for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private dinners.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property, included in the resort fee.
A proper library — wall-to-wall bookshelves curated by a resident librarian, with titles on everything from Rioja to poetry. Overseen by the hotel's literary program, which reflects owner Jonathan Plutzik's family roots in writing and poetry. Open 24 hours to guests.
$40/night resort fee (plus tax) covers: 2 beach chairs + umbrella + towels, high-speed WiFi, welcome beverage, rooftop sunrise yoga, 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, docent art tours, live jazz performances, unlimited New York Times online access, year-round arts and cultural programming, and local calls.
Modern cardio equipment, full weight-training area, yoga/stretching zone, and two Peloton bikes connected to online classes. Hours 7 AM–9 PM for reservations; equipment available 24 hours. Private training sessions available.
Every single room and suite comes with a curated book collection and a yoga mat.
A spacious outdoor deck with views of Lummus Park palms and the Atlantic. The setting for sunrise yoga and a morning coffee watching the beach come to life.
24-hour valet parking at $45/night + tax. Overnight parking with unlimited in/out privileges is $55/night + tax. Visitor parking at $29 for up to 4 hours.
Dogs under 40 lbs welcome. Larger dogs need advance clearance during the reservation process. $150 deep-clean fee applies; 50% is donated to Miami-Dade Animal Rescue and the SPCA in Zimbabwe. Side-by-side pet-and-owner massages can be arranged.
Suspended mid-air atop the Art Deco Wing with 360-degree views of Miami and the Atlantic. Full bar with food service. Exclusively for hotel guests.
A tranquil ground-level pool with a mix of full shade and direct sunlight. Tropical plants, white lounge chairs. More family-friendly than the rooftop. Exclusively for guests.
24-hour concierge handling pre-arrival reservations, local restaurant and activity recommendations, spa and massage bookings, babysitting coordination, and private training arrangements.
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