4 Best Hotels in Palm Beach, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast

This posh boutique hotel, stomping ground of Florida's well-heeled, is full of historic touches and creature comforts—from its yellow facade with dramatic white-draped entry to modern draws like the renowned spa and Daniel Boulud restaurant. The lobby, with soaring cypress ceilings, underscores The Brazilian Court's Roaring '20s origins. Although not directly on the beach, car service and access to an oceanfront facility allow guests to enjoy plenty of beachside fun in the sun. All the studio and one- and two-bedroom suites have rich limestone baths and showers, wine refrigerators, and personal butler service; bay windows look out into the impeccably maintained gardens and enchanting flower-filled courtyards. The rooms all recently underwent a redesign that includes lush green velvet headboards and sofas that add a bold nod to the palms just outside, while white linens and pops of lavender brighten the space. Each room features a curated collection of black and white photography by renowned photographer Terry O’Neill, that pays homage to some of the most inspiring icons of pop culture. Amenities include an on-site hair salon and spa, and Café Boulud, a local outpost of the New York original; hotel guests reportedly have a better shot than outsiders at procuring a table. Don't feel like dressing up for dinner? There's in-room dining from the same kitchen.

This exuberant and undeniably charming British-colonial-style hotel has spacious suites and chic decor and sits in a particularly convenient location, just one block from Worth Avenue and one block from a pretty beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel underwent a five-year, $18 million top-to-bottom renovation in 2015 and rooms got a refresh in 2022. Taking inspiration from the hotel’s signature de Gournay wallpaper, rooms are done in soft pinks, greens, and ocean blues, and they have modern amenities mixed with vintage Palm Beach style. The pool area has ornamental plants, fountains, furniture, and pale pink umbrellas reminiscent of South Beach's grand art deco hotels. The pool itself is actually shaped like the state of Florida, although the panhandle is severely reduced in size. A signature Beach Buggy program shuttles guests to and from the ocean in a custom Palm Beach Pink buggy. An attentive staff, youthful yet experienced, is buzzing with competence and a desire to please. Spacious suites have sleeper sofas, and luxurious two-bedroom villas have laundry facilities and full kitchens. The bar is super popular with locals during the early evening hours.

The sister property to Nantucket’s fabled White Elephant Resort, this black and white stunner is a total transformation of the former Bradley Park Hotel, which was one of the first hotels in the area in the 1920s. The 32-room and suite property has the feel of a private residence, with each accommodation offering a private outdoor space. Rooms are outfitted in hardwood floors, Carrara marble, woven rugs, and L'Occitane bath products. Pratesi linens, robes, slippers, and Turkish towels add to the luxe vibe. Among the amenities, guests have complimentary use of Priority bicycles and BMW vehicles, as well as exclusive access to Barton & Gray yachts.  The on-site restaurant Lola 41 offers Asian dishes like crab rangoon and pork pot stickers along with classics like a burger with foie gras sauce and a chopped salad. A courtesy shuttle whisks guests to the beach, where umbrellas and chairs await.

The Fairfield is a good value for travelers who don't require room service or a fancy spa. It's predictable Fairfield fare: rooms are comfortable; the hotel has centers for business and fitness and an outdoor pool and whirlpool; breakfast is complimentary and includes fresh fruit and pastries. The hotel sits across from Lake Worth Beach and its small retail promenade.