The Betsy South Beachvs1 Hotel South Beach
Both The Betsy - South Beach and 1 Hotel South Beach are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Betsy - South Beach ranks significantly better than 1 Hotel South Beach. The Betsy - South Beach has a TripExpert Score of 93 with positive reviews from 17 reviewers such as Frommer's, Star Service and The Telegraph.
The Betsy South Beach Show All Reviews
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $242/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Each room and suite in the oceanfront hotel is a nod to the stately colonial rooms of yesteryear blended with the modern aesthetic of South Beach." Full review
Concierge
"Situated on the quieter northern end of South Beach's raucous Ocean Drive, the Betsy Hotel is, in many ways, a fish out of water—picture a Southern belle surrounded by Art Deco divas."
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Oyster
Upscale
"After a $40 million overhaul, the Betsy reopened in 2009 with a beautiful rooftop spa and solarium, a renowned restaurant (BLT steak), and bright, charming rooms." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Leisure meets luxury at The Betsy, a 61-room beachfront beauty located on a quiet stretch of Ocean Drive."
Star Service
"Fashionable, understated and wholly in charge of this end of Ocean Drive, The Betsy curtsies elegantly alongside its peers The Tides and Victor." Full review
Gayot
"Following a complete renovation, this Ocean Drive landmark with its impressive colonial facade has become one of the freshest faces in Miami Beach."
BlackBook
"Sixty-three rooms and suites decked out with wi-fi, iPod docks, huge flatscreens and TVs built into the mirrors in the louve."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Classy The Betsy Hotel stands apart from the famed candy-coated, neon-lit strip on which it sits." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
88.9
"The fresh interior is more Savannah than SoBe, with chairs upholstered in striped fabric, curtains and bedspreads bordered in matching colors—lavender, mustard, green—and a neat pile of books." Full review
Jetsetter
"SoBe’s demure Southern Belle is a standout in a sea of flamboyant Art Deco divas." Full review
1 Hotel South Beach Show All Reviews
2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $539/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"The chic Perry South Beach hotel... is a bit removed from the action on the north edge of South Beach." Full review
Gayot
"A beautifully subtle makeover revives a beachfront Art Deco gem."
Zagat
"Part luxury hotel resort, part condominium and totally nature inspired."
Wallpaper
"As the debut property for the new hospitality brand launched by Barry Sternlicht – the former CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts – 1 Hotel South Beach was never destined for anything but success." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Opened in 2015, the 1 Hotel South Beach mixes eco-friendly intentions with high design to create an oceanfront space that feels both chic and homey." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The use of recycled and repurposed woods, preserved moss, petrified branches, and driftwood lighting foster a sense of Zen and underscore a timeless, nature-inspired aesthetic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sexed-up South Beach sleep with four pools, a farm-to-table lobby bar, and a celeb-helmed restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"1 Hotel South Beach is a Miami hotel offering a rooftop pool, spacious bedrooms, elegant decor, well-trained staff and a variety of dining venues, in a central Miami location." Full review
Departures
"This ecoconscious luxury resort offers guests a calm refuge above bustling Collins Avenue." Full review
Star Service
" The LEED certified hotel includes energy efficient heating and cooling systems, LED lighting, low V.O.C, paints, adhesives, sealants and finishes, and low-flow plumbing fixtures to conserve water." Full review