THE COLONY

155 Hammon Ave.
561/655-5430
www.thecolonypalmbeach.com 

email:  ruthyoung@thecolonypalmbeach.com

Since 1947 The Colony has been at the center of Palm Beach social life hosting U.S. Presidents, European Royalty and American “Snowbirds” down for the winter season and all manner of discriminating travelers from around the world. Its location is ideal; adjacent to world famous Worth Avenue in the center of the town and a football field length from Palm Beach’s best beach. 

Blessed with classic British Colonial architecture, The Colony has just completed a $12 million renewal. All of the 90 guest rooms, suites, villas and penthouses are beautifully appointed having pillow top mattresses and 350 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets with European duvets. Three spectacular Penthouses top the main hotel and an adjacent mansion, Casa Manana, has been beautifully reconfigured into seven spacious villas. 

A true “boutique” hotel, small in size with a distinct personality, The Colony exudes charm and a truly friendly feeling. Some guests stay for weeks, even months. Many life long friendships have begun at our pool and lively conversation is a constant during cocktail-hour at the famous Polo bar or the relaxed and airy Palm Court.

 Although small, The Colony is a full-service hotel with Room Service, Concierge, Valet Parking, great food and top-notch music and entertainment. There are no conventions as such but many small, upscale corporate, political and university meetings. Dignitaries are a frequent occurrence and recently have included Presidents Bush and Clinton, Prince Edward and Princess Sofia and many others. The Colony has been discovered as a little gem for destination weddings which come to us from New York, Dallas, even London.

Around the corner, literally, is America’s most unique shopping street, Worth Avenue. Three blocks of famous upscale retailers with fascinating little “vias” having dozens of high-end boutiques and galleries surrounded by classic Mizner architecture. 

You won't need a car to enjoy a day in the ocean or strolling through the Avenue's intimate vias--but car and bicycle rentals are on hand to explore the island's grandeur. In the rear courtyard, a heated pool-- in the shape of the sunshine state--is complete with bright, tropical-colored towels freshly set at each poolside lounge chair. Staff serve Continental cuisine with hints of Indonesia and the Caribbean at Polo, where plentiful cocktails are served from a dark, polished-wood bar accented in brass, and a wall of doors opened for al fresco dining. There's  Cabaret in the Royal Room Supper Club bringing in a touch of New York City, margaritas at the pool side Bimini Bar and dancing at Polo’s Motown Friday nights and live entertainment on Saturday.