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The Betsy South Beach vs W South Beach

The Betsy - South Beach and W South Beach are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Betsy - South Beach scores significantly higher than W South Beach. The Betsy - South Beach is ranked #4 in Miami with praise from 17 reviews including Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and Concierge.

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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W South Beach
W South Beach
8 / 10
2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $513 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"South Beach's newest "it" girl, the W is so stunning it has been referred to as the Starwood brand's signature property even though it's hardly the first." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Fun, fresh, and funky, the W South Beach is also the flagship for the brand's evolution towards young sophistication." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The stunning 312-room W South Beach... blends cute comforts, intricate design (that spares no expense), and flawless service." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Miami's first W property is a major departure for the brand: all 408 spacious residences have a French bohemian aesthetic, and are done in various shades of white and gray." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"It is part conference center, part nightclub, with everything but the gym and accommodations contributing to its dichotomous existence. " Full review
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