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The Betsy South BeachvsGale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Betsy - South Beach is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gale South Beach. The Betsy - South Beach is ranked #4 in Miami with praise from 17 reviews such as Frommer's, Concierge and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Betsy South Beach
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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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Request a room as far from the dinging elevators as possible.
OysterUpscale
"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 Traveler88.9
"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
Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton Oyster Star Service Gayot BlackBook
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1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterUpscale
"This historic Art Deco hotel on Collins Avenue got a breath of new life when it reopened as a stylish 87-room boutique in late 2012." Full review
Star Service "This new entity comprises 25 larger rooms and suites that gain guests access to all of the privileges of the Gale and Regent." Full review
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Be sure to request a room away from the noise.
Gayot "South Beach holiday goers will find historically charming accommodations at the Gale South Beach & Regent Hotel, two sister properties linked by bridge."
BlackBook "An architectural homage to South Beach of yesteryear with all the modern bells and whistles the Maserati-driving set demands."
Zagat "Combining retro art deco style ('40s furnishings, dark wood and leather accents in common areas) with contemporary room amenities."
Travel + Leisure "Renovated in 2012, The Gale is an ode to Miami’s Art Deco movement." Full review
Afar Magazine "It appears small from the outside, but Gale South Beach manages to pack a lot into a modest space, including Italian restaurant Dolce, a cocktail lounge, and a nightclub." Full review
Jetsetter "Nautical style meets glam vibe at this just-renovated SoBe sleep with Italian eats and a sleek rooftop pool." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Expect Art Deco design and nostalgic black and white photographs depicting vintage South Beach." Full review
Time Out "Guest rooms recall the 1940s, with streamlined dark wood furniture, silver silk curtains and simple white and blue color schemes...dining and drinking options keep an old-school flavor." Full review
