Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach leads a list of nice stays near the waves.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Palm Beach is titled “America's first luxury resort destination,” but the 11-mile island along Florida's east coast is not in its gorgeous glory. Many Gold Coast institutions, such as the Boca Raton Yacht Club and Colony Hotel, have experienced major makeovers, making sure Palm Beach's charm never becomes a style.
Looking for a beachfront hotel inspired by Rome's Villa Medici, you can trust the exclusive list of Forbes Travel Guides, regardless of the enduring appeal of the city's salmon colored structure. To find the best hotels in Palm Beach, our Secret Inspector posed as regular guests and stayed at each facility for multiple nights. Inspectors tested hundreds of strict standards with an emphasis on exceptional services, which account for 70% of property ratings. The remaining 30% comes from the quality and condition of the facility. FTG does not require any business relationships from rate properties and does not earn a fee when booking any of the following hotels:
The recently rethinked beach club is still breathtaking.
Boca Raton Beach Club
5 star hotel
Boca Raton Beach Club
Spread along a 30-mile private sand, the Beach Club is one of the top secluded beach vacation locations in the area. This is part of a massive Boca Raton resort designed as a gorgeous year-round seaside escape by architect Addison Mizner, and the Mediterranean Revival/Spanish colonial revival style came to define the aesthetics of South Florida.
Recently reconsidered Beach Club welcomes you with impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean in the lobby and Beach Club Lounge.
Beyond that are 210 cabana-style rooms and suites, three sparkling outdoor pools, a Marisol restaurant, a new sand-side dining area, Onda, and the Ocean View Fitness Centre. See more.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
The newly renovated Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach unites the best Palm Beach in one place. Just minutes from the famous Worth Avenue, the challenges of three Championship golf courses and the thrill of the National Polo Center, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach sits in one of the island's most vast golden sands.
The authentic local atmosphere is combined with the resort's truly warm and attentive staff and an extensive list of amenities (signature dining, 11 treatment rooms spa, pool front cabanas) that creates lasting memories celebrating the island's long hospitality heritage. See more.
From golf to illustrious restaurants, experience it all with the breaker.
Breaker Palm Beach
4 star hotel
Breaker Palm Beach
In its celebrity favourites since 1896 (and current building since 1926), Breaker Palm Beach boasts a rich history, competed only by its own preferences that favor constant reinvention. The result is a completely modern and dynamic beachfront destination that welcomes you in the 200-foot Lodgea Frank, Murano Grass Dripping and the arched main lobby based on Genoa's Renaissance Castle.
But there's even more experience in the 140-acre property filled with 534 rooms and suites, 10 restaurants, two 18-hole golf courses and other luxury perks. Our recommendation: Play rounds on the ocean course on Florida's oldest golf course and enjoy treatments at the 20,000 square feet of oceanfront spa. See more.
This 27-storey structure brings modern amenities and a hip atmosphere.
Boca Raton Tower
Boca Raton Tower
The high-end hotel Utere in Boca Raton, a tower in Boca Raton, stands as the tallest building in a vast facility. The 27-storey structure reopened after a $65 million transformation in 2022 and boasts extensive views, spacious suites and luxury luxury. The tower can retain its historic charm (and even the original pink tint) while offering modern amenities and hip atmosphere.
Dive into the water at the private beach, two pool clubs and a marina. Or pursue track and field activities such as a 5-star spa, an 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleballs, art galleries, and more than 12 restaurants and lounges. See more.
Boca Raton Yacht Club is an adult-only hideaway.
Boca Raton Yacht Club
Boca Raton Yacht Club
The Boca Raton Yacht Club is an adult-only retreat for all suites within the 200-acre resort. The property boasts a major location overlooking Lake Boca, a 50,000-square-foot wellness oasis and the sparkling new four-acre harborside pool club.
All of the hotel offers water views from the hotel. Enjoy a quiet scene from the balcony. And if something is needed, Butler is ready to help.
Yacht Club reservations also allow access to many of Boca Raton amenities, but the flybridge is exclusively for guests and members of Yacht Club hotels. This view-straight booking is a fine dining restaurant that sits on the top floor of the hotel. See more.
Colony Hotel is a colorful retro chic paradise.
Colony Hotel
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Colony Hotel
A pastel pink skyscraper sandwiched between the sides by shaking palms and perfectly well-maintained hedges, the Colony Hotel is a photo of Palm Beach's luxury. A mixture of elegance and whimsical, the historic property received a complete transformation in 2022, debuting a set of refreshed lobbies and suites that embody the unique spirit of this colorful retro chic paradise.
A rich and well-known winter playground, the colony continues to attract modern glitteries with its hilarious bar with live music, an oasis-like pool filled with grass games, and a popular restaurant, Swifty. He is also known for his creative and exclusive collaborations, including joining Gwyneth Paltrow Goop to design stunning villas. See more.
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