The Betsy – South Beach

The Betsy sits on the quieter, more refined end of Ocean Drive and is one of the few genuinely independent, family-owned hotels left on the strip. Locals love it for the culture as much as the rooms: nightly live jazz at the piano bar, book talks, rotating art exhibitions and a Writer’s Room. It’s a splurge, but the arts programming makes it feel like a cultural institution as much as a beach hotel. Ask about their calendar of events when you book.