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The Ritz - Carlton Bal Harbour, MiamivsThe Betsy South Beach
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Betsy - South Beach scores significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami. The Betsy - South Beach comes in at 89 with endorsements from 14 reviewers including oyster.com, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Ritz - Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Zagat
Jetsetter
Not For Tourists
Fodor's Show All Reviews
10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
From $836/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This resort may have no big-name affiliation, but it’s still big-time luxe." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Sure, it boasts a 10,000-square-foot spa, $4 million worth of modern art, and some of Miami's grandest rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly Regent Bal Harbour." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The chic resort has become popular for its spectacular views of the Atlantic — it’s nestled along the pristine sands of Miami Beach — and posh amenities, such as the lavish spa." Full review
Gayot "Set on the northeastern tip of the prestigious Bal Harbour Village, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa enjoys stunning views over northern Miami's Baker's Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean."
Condé Nast Traveler86.2
"One Bal Harbour feels a universe away from the over-the-top nightclub-in-the-lobby atmosphere of its competitors in Miami Beach—and that’s exactly how the well-heeled patrons want it." Full review
Zagat "The homey, seafood-centric American fare is prepared with local, seasonal ingredients and Puerto Rican flair, including dishes like Florida corn chowder with chorizo." Full review
Jetsetter "Located in Bal Harbour (North Beach), The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami is convenient to Haulover Park Marina and Bal Harbour Shops." Full review
Not For Tourists "High rise hotel located halfway between high class shopping and nude beach."
Fodor's "ONE Bal Harbour exudes contemporary beachfront luxury design with decadent mahogany-floor guest rooms featuring large terraces with panoramic views of the water and city." Full review
The Betsy South Beach Frommer's
Concierge Oyster
Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Forbes Travel Guide Condé Nast Traveler Jetsetter 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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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
