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The Betsy South Beach vs National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
Both The Betsy - South Beach and National Hotel Miami Beach are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Betsy - South Beach scores significantly higher than National Hotel Miami Beach. The Betsy - South Beach comes in at 93 with endorsements from 17 reviewers such as Departures, Travel + Leisure 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."
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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."
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Rough Guide
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"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."
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National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
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1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $192 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Sceney it's not, but scenic? Absolutely. With its towering ceilings, sultry furnishings, and massive gilded mirrors, the elegant 1940s-style National is a Deco darling."
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Fodor's
"The most spectacular feature is Miami Beach's longest pool, which stretches from the tower, past a series of comfy black-and-white-striped cabanas and poolside tables, to a duo of tropical tiki bars."
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Lonely Planet
"The National is an old-school deco icon, with its bell-tower–like cap and slim yet muscular facade."
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Oyster
Upscale
"A moderately priced designer hotel on posh upper Collins Avenue, the National boasts one of the largest, sleekest pools in Miami."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Art Deco District, the historic National Hotel provides a quiet retreat from the party atmosphere of Collins Avenue."
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