The Betsy South Beach

Overlooking a palm-dotted beach, this upscale boutique hotel on Ocean Drive occupies an elegant Georgian Revival building from the 1940s. It’s a 12-minute walk from the shopping and bars of Lincoln Road.

Rooms and suites with walnut floors and tropical touches offer 2- or 4-poster beds, minibars and Wi-Fi access, along with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and in-room libraries with autographed books.

Amenities include a courtyard pool, a spa and a poetry library, as well as a rooftop deck with a garden. There’s a high-end steakhouse and a sleek lobby bar, while an underground speakeasy space can be reserved for events. Yoga classes are offered.