The Betsy - South Beach Est. 2009
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States
Our Canine Executive Officers Betsy & Rosa (two Golden Retrievers who live on property) host a weekly CEO Happy Hour and even have their own Betsy Rosa draft beer. Besides our love for dogs, The Betsy is also deeply committed to the arts and community. Nine art exhibits adorn the walls in our public spaces, guest rooms and hallways, we have hosted more than 800 artists in our Writers’ Room who often host meet & greets and readings in the Library and guests can enjoy nightly live jazz, chamber music and opera performances throughout the year.
- A/V Equipment
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Street Parking
- Valet Parking
- Wifi
- Dining Chairs
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
- The Betsy anchors the quiet end of iconic Ocean Drive — and has one of the most exciting neighborhoods in America as its backyard. Inside, you’ll discover everything you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel — thoughtful amenities, extraordinary service, a storied chef guiding the kitchens— and some things you might not, like a beloved gathering place for arts and culture, a curated events program ranging from yoga classes to live music, a royal welcome for four-legged friends, and the individual attention of a family-owned hotel. The Betsy is a place of inspiration, discovery, and elevated comfort, where events become one-of-a-kind experiences.
With stunning indoor and outdoor venues boasting over 25,000 sq.ft., The Betsy is a perfect destination for corporate events, groups and conferences, as well as weddings and other social functions ranging from 10 - 1,500 guests. Let us make your occasion memorable with the help of our experienced events and culinary teams.
- Design:
- Our history doubles as the story of Miami Beach — and a little bit of the country’s. Ocean Drive’s only surviving example of Florida-Georgian architecture, The Betsy was built by Art Deco pioneer L. Murray Dixon in 1942. In 2017, The Betsy completed a pivotal expansion, connecting The Betsy to the former Carlton Hotel, designed by Henry Hohauser, a fellow Art Deco pioneer. An architectural marvel, the two buildings are joined by an orb-shaped sky bridge already being celebrated as an important piece of Miami Beach public art. From sun-splashed outdoor locations to cozy private dining rooms, to the sultry glamour of a modern-day subterranean speakeasy, for every type of event, there’s a magical, thoroughly memorable venue at The Betsy.
- Standout Venue Features:
- When you book your wedding at The Betsy, you can expect a highly customized experience from start to finish. Whether you’d like a signature cocktail for the crowd, a raw oyster bar, or a dessert station, we’ll personalize your day down to the last detail.
- Extra Perks:
- Standard linen, chairs and table tentals are included in the venue fee.
2019 Four Stars, Forbes
2019 Four Diamonds, AAA
2019 Ten Best Small Luxury Hotels in the World, U.S. News and World Report
2019 Number Two Best Resort Hotel in Greater Miami Beach, Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards
20109 Top 5 Hotels in Miami Beach: Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
2018 Four Stars, Forbes
2018 Four Diamonds, AAA
2018 Number Two Best Resort Hotel in Greater Miami Beach, Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards
2018 Top 5 Hotels in Miami: Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
2018 Gold Badge Winner, U.S. News & World Report
2017 Travel + Lesiure Top Rated Resort Hotel
2017 Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List Award
2016 Condé Nast Traveler - Reader's Choice Award for Top Hotels in Miami
2016 Condé Nast Johansens - Best Urban Hotel in Canada, USA, Mexico & The Caribbean
One of top three Romantic Hotels in America, USA Today
Brides Magazine names The Betsy among 10 Best Beach Wedding Venues in Miami, July 2015
Forbes, Four Stars
AAA, Four Diamonds
- Atrium:
- One of our most flexible spaces, this open-air venue is perfect for customizing your large scale event with the option for tenting.
- - View: Courtyard Views
- - Max Capacity: 600
- B Bar:
- A little bit vintage, a little bit rock n’ roll – B Bar is a standout among The Betsy’s venues with a private entrance, dedicated bar, reflective ceiling, and customizable lightboxes.
- - Max Capacity: 100
- LT Steak & Seafood & The Alley:
- LT Steak & Seafood is a casually elegant New American restaurant, fusing international flavors and techniques from France, Asia & Latin America. Used in its entirety, this striking space can accommodate up to 120 seated guests. Tucked away in the back of The Betsy, The Alley, a modern trattoria, is an ideal location for a luncheon or corporate dinner for up to 50 guests.
- - View: Lummus Park
- - Max Capacity: 220
- Ocean Front Deck:
- The Ocean Front Deck is one of the hotel’s most spellbinding venues — and a reminder of what makes South Beach so extraordinary with sweeping views of Lummus Park and the Atlantic.
- - View: Ocean and Lummus Park
- - Max Capacity: 200
- Skyline Deck:
- The Skyline Deck crowns the Art Deco Wing, offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami’s skyline in a palette of cream, chestnut, and tropical green.
- - View: Ocean and City Views
- - Max Capacity: 180
- Rooftop Pool Deck:
- As festive or casual as the event it’s hosting, the Rooftop Pool Deck is one of those impossibly glamorous settings that usually lives in magazine spreads or daydreams. Usually.
- - View: Ocean and City Views
- - Max Capacity: 250
- Library:
- Featuring wall-to-wall bookshelves stocked with titles on everything from Rioja to string theory, the Library has the feeling of a private club in Manhattan transposed to Ocean Drive.
- - Max Capacity: 40
- Gallery:
- A large, airy multi-use meeting and event space, the Gallery is a blank slate for your imagination, with a soaring ceiling, wide-plank wooden floors, and the feeling of a downtown loft.
- - View: Courtyard and Street View
- - Max Capacity: 200
- Carlton Room:
- On most days, the terrazzo floors, natural light, soaring ceilings, and tiered Art Deco light fixtures of the Carlton Room make it a cross between the most stylish living room you’ve ever encountered and a work space in true South Beach style.
- - View: Courtyard and Street View
- - Max Capacity: 200
- Skyline Penthouse and Terrace:
- Perched atop the Art Deco Wing, this loft-style room boasts 710 square feet of entertainment space, as well as a 1,000 ft wrap-around terrace offering stunning views of the Miami skyline.
- - View: City Views
- - Max Capacity: 125
- Food, Restaurants, Cafes:
- LT Steak & Seafood
LT Steak & Seafood is a casually elegant New American restaurant by Chef Laurent Tourondel, fusing international flavors and techniques from France, Asia and Latin America.
The Alley
Tucked away in the back of The Betsy, The Alley is a modern trattoria serving Neapolitan-style pizza, homemade pasta, charcuterie, salads, Italian-style cocktails, beer & wine.
Carlton Room Café
Enter at 1433 Collins Avenue, the Carlton Room Café is a lounge space providing Panther Coffee, local craft beers, cold-pressed juices, fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as the ideal work environment with ample seating, oversized TV and free WiFi.
Ventanita
For a quick bite on the way to the beach or while exploring the Art Deco district, stop by The Alley's Ventanita, our walk-up window nestled under our sculptural Poetry Rail, serving homemade gelato and pizza by the slice. - Bars & Lounges:
- Lobby Bar
With its dark wood and palm trees, rotating art exhibits, giant windows looking out onto Ocean Drive, and live Jazz seven nights a week, the Lobby Bar feels like an outpost of Old Havana by day and one of the social epicenters of South Beach by night. Enjoy daily Happy Hour specials from 5 - 7 pm.
Carlton Room Café
Enter at 1433 Collins Avenue, the Carlton Room Café is a lounge space providing Panther Coffee, local craft beers, cold-pressed juices, fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as the ideal work environment with ample seating, oversized TV and free WiFi.
Rooftop Pool DeckTake in panoramic views and ocean breezes alongside our shimmering pool as the setting sun turns Miami’s skyline to flame.


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Tented Atrium Wedding Reception

Skyline Deck Wedding

Ocean Front Deck
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Gallery
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B Bar
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Skyline Deck
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Atrium
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Carlton Room
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Skyline Penthouse and Terrace
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LT Steak & Seafood
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Rooftop Pool Deck
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Gallery
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Atrium
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Library
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Boardroom
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Skyline Penthouse with Terrace
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Royal Suite Ocean View King
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Skyline Level Bungalow Suite
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Superior Double Balcony Suite King
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Deluxe Ocean View Double
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Classic Suite King
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Deluxe Oceanview King
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Classic Double
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Classic Suite Double
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Superior King
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Classic King
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Superior Pool View Suite King
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Superior Balcony Room
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Deluxe King Balcony Room
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