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The Betsy South Beach vs The Ritz - Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

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 Betsy South Beach
The Betsy South Beach
8 / 10
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $242 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Rough Guide
Star
"Leisure meets luxury at The Betsy, a 61-room beachfront beauty located on a quiet stretch of Ocean Drive."
Star Service 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
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The Ritz - Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
The Ritz - Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
8 / 10
10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
From $836 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This resort may have no big-name affiliation, but it’s still big-time luxe." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 Travel + Leisure
"Formerly Regent Bal Harbour." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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 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."
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