The Pool at The Betsy South Beach

"While the beach is a few steps away, the hotel also offers a serene outdoor pool scene"

"Rooms fronting Ocean Drive have iconic Miami Beach views, but the poolside rooms (overlooking a disappointingly small drink of water) are generally quieter"

"The pool is small, as is the fitness center, but many feel that the hotel's highlights -- including its convenient Ocean Drive location -- outshine these minor setbacks"

"At poolside, chilled face towels and frozen fruit are provided to help beat the heat, along with light food and beverage service"

"Besides the hotel itself, the heated garden pool with non-stop chilled towel and frozen fruit service, private spa treatments on the rooftop solarium, outdoor showers and eats (BLT Steak) is where it's at"

"Though the pool gets little sunshine because of its odd location in the hotel courtyard, the expansive rooftop sun lounge and sumptuous beach club across Ocean Drive make up for this shortcoming"

"Thoughtful touches include orchids in the rooms, a 24-hour fitness center, two swimming pools and rather curious bathroom mirrors with inbuilt LCD TVs"

"The hotel's 61 rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, curated libraries, and pool, city, or ocean views"

"The small pool, enclosed by walls, is a poor relation to those found at the likes of The Raleigh and the Delano—there is, however, a rooftop deck facing the sea—and the hotel does not have direct access to the beach: Guests have to cross Ocean Drive"

"The hotel has a gym and a small courtyard pool fringed by tropical foliage"