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The Betsy
Miami Beach, Florida, United States · Independent · High Luxury
Ocean Drive has had this building since 1939, and The Betsy still runs the night as the main event: a Piano Bar with live jazz, terrace tables above the South Beach sidewalk, and an underground speakeasy guests can book as a private room. In-room libraries hold autographed books, and a poetry library sits in the house. The hotel as guests book it dates to 2009, about 130 rooms, and Michelin gave it a Key in 2025.
- 130 rooms
- Opened 1942
- Neighborhood: South Beach
- Rooms from 250 sq ft (23 m²)
About The Betsy
- The hotel keeps an underground speakeasy that can be reserved for private events.
- In-room libraries come stocked with autographed books, alongside a dedicated poetry library on site.
- Entry-level rooms start at 250 sq ft (23 m²).
History
The building went up in 1939 on Ocean Drive in South Beach. The hotel as guests book it dates to 2009, about 130 rooms, with a nightly live jazz Piano Bar and terrace dining above the sidewalk.
The setting
The Betsy sits on Ocean Drive in South Beach. Lummus Park is roughly 7 minutes' walk. The architecture is the museum. Walk the Deco Historic District at blue hour, then Lincoln Road or Espanola Way when Ocean Drive gets loud. Collins is the flagship stretch between the hotels.
Restaurants and bars
- Piano Bar — Bar
- LT Steak & Seafood — Restaurant · New American steak and seafood · Chef Laurent Tourondel
- Live Jazz Bar — Bar
- The Alley — Restaurant · Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian trattoria · Chef Laurent Tourondel
- B Bar — Bar
- The Carlton Room — Restaurant
Experiences
- Writer's Room — Hosts visiting artists; launched 2010–2015 and hosted 1000+ visiting artists in its first decade.
- Betsy Literary Salons — Literary salons supported by the Knight Foundation.
- Miami Beach Classical Music Festival — The Betsy is the founding home of the festival, celebrating a decade.
- Free Spring Jazz Series — A free spring jazz series with legends, Grammy nominees and winners, and emerging talent.
- Live music, poetry readings, rotating exhibits and sunrise yoga — The hotel hosts live music, poetry readings, rotating exhibits and sunrise yoga.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Yoga
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
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