Your Everything Guide to Palm Beach Hotels
Wander up the coast in a two hour drive and get a taste for the Palm Beach scene. Here’s where to stay across the county.
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Hilton West Palm Beach
Located at the foot of the CityPlace al fresco shopping center and just a few blocks from the nightlife and restaurants of Clematis Street, the newly built Hilton West Palm Beach (600 Okeechobee Blvd.; 561-231-6000) positions travelers in the heart of it all. The stylish hotel boasts a lavish poolscape with a zero entry swimming pool, multiple dining venues and ample meetings faciliites.
Worth Avenue Society
The Chesterfield
The Chesterfield (363 Cocoanut Row; 561-659-5800) is a historic boutique hotel just steps from Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Each room has its own unique design offering a feast for the eyes with ornate furnishing, tapestry walls and lots of charm. Their signature restaurant The Leopard Lounge is a wild place for a glass of wine, a heaping plate of risotto and live music. You can also arrange for traditional English afternoon tea inside their cozy library.
The Colony
The Colony (155 Hammon Ave.; 561-655-5430) is a historic boutique hotel that has long been a stalwart of Palm Beach society. It’s a riot of technicolor pastel, floral and palm frond prints, fitting right into this eccentric and affluent South Florida enclave. The Royal Room hosts cabaret dinner shows, while the Polo Lounge throws a rollicking after-party.
The Brazilian Court
The Brazilian Court (301 Australian Ave.; 561-655-7740) is a 1920s boutique hotel on the barrier island of Palm Beach that’s fully modernized for the 21st century, yet it retains its elegant sense of yesteryear, when Cary Grant, Clark Gable and Greta Garbo were regular visitors. It boasts a restaurant by Daniel Boulud, the Frederic Fekkai Salon and sumptuous spa facilities.
Oceanfront Resorts
Four Seasons Palm Beach
The Four Seasons Palm Beach (2800 S. Ocean Blvd.; 561-582-2800) is a sprawling oceanfront resort that positions travelers in the lap of luxury with plush guest rooms, a lavish spa and oceanfront pool. Enjoy an Italian feast at Jove Kitchen & Bar or enjoy the ocean breeze at lunchtime at AB&G Grill.
Eau Palm Beach
A sprawling beachfront property just south of West Palm Beach, Eau Palm Beach (100 S. Ocean Blvd.; 800-328-0170) has a superb array of facilities including a world-class spa and dining. It’s conveniently located to local attractions including designer shopping of Worth Avenue and the Flagler.
The Breakers
Founded by oil and railroad tycoon Henry Flagler, The Breakers (One S. County Rd.; 877-724-3188) was established in 1896 and is one of Florida’s most iconic resorts. Rebuilt twice, most recently in 1926, it remains a cathedral to period hotel design with signature style that makes it truly world class.
North County
Jupiter Beach Resort
Tucked away on a tranquil stretch of beach, Jupiter Beach Resort (5 N. A1A; 561-746-2511) makes for a relaxing getaway. Rooms are evocative of Old Florida style with sturdy wooden furniture and a palette of rich green and maroon. Sinclair’s Ocean Grill offers a sophisticated menu and the spa is the perfect place to start a relaxing day here.
South County
Boca Raton Resort & Club
A world of its own in Palm Beach County, the Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 E. Camino Real; 561-447-3000) is often dubbed the Pink Palace owing to its Spanish Revival cloister main building. With every amenity under the sun — from an award-winning spa to a par-71 golf course and a separate Boca Beach Club — this sprawling resort is a South Florida icon.
This story was originally published October 30, 2017 at 6:10 AM.