Explore the best of downtown Palm Beach when you stay at The Ben, Autograph Collection. With just over 200 rooms, this small hotel offers guests an immersive experience that honors the history of South Florida while providing the epitome of today’s luxury. The hotel’s living room-style lobby is your first sign that The Ben does things differently. As soon as you set foot inside The Ben, you’ll experience the kind of peace that comes from having your every need anticipated.
Comfortable Accommodations
In addition to guest rooms and suites designed for total relaxation, small touches like the hotel’s turn-down service make guests feel valued. It’s befitting the original function of the building, which was the private home of Byrd Spillman Dewey, who had a great reputation as a skilled hostess among South Florida’s high society. Guest rooms have water views with a balcony or city views, and the Mariner junior suite has a furnished private balcony. The spa-like bathrooms include pampering amenities that include robes and slippers, too.
On-Site Dining
While The Ben is centrally located to allow convenient access to area restaurants and attractions, it also provides you with two dining options on-site, so you never need to leave unless you want to. Spruzzo is the rooftop lounge that welcomes guests with cocktails and wine in addition to a full menu of entrees and lighter choices.
Proper Grit serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a gastropub-style setting that embraces local history and contemporary flavors. You’ll feel right at home in this casually elegant restaurant where locally sourced ingredients elevate familiar comfort foods into something out of this world.
Upscale Amenities
The rooftop pool is accented by private cabanas, and the outdoor fire pit makes the ideal gathering place once the sun goes down. You’ll be mesmerized by the stellar views of the Intracoastal Waterway from the east side of the hotel and the magnificent views from the waterfront ballroom. Guests are welcome to borrow a bicycle for self-guided tours of West Palm Beach, too.
Among the services, The Ben offers its guests is 305 Fitness at Home courses. Taught in the hotel’s ground-level studio, experienced fitness instructors lead participants through exclusive moves designed to benefit their overall health and wellness.
Convenient Location
The Ben makes it easy to take advantage of everything the West Palm Beach area has to offer. Enjoy airboat tours of the Everglades just 45 minutes away, and explore this diverse ecosystem that’s home to dozens of endangered and threatened species. Take a tour of nearby Worth Avenue and see prime examples of the modern Mediterranean architecture the area is known for. You’ll also see many colorful homes, and see where some of the world’s most recognizable brands got their start.
If you’d like to dine off-site, consider Almond Restaurant as your first choice. The seasonal menu featuring artisanal selections is served in a charming atmosphere that’s reminiscent of your favorite French cafe. Wholesome dishes celebrate creative combinations and expertly prepared ingredients that let each dish sing. As an alternative, book a table at Pistache, a French-influenced restaurant located near Centennial Park serving a bistro menu plus happy hour specials.
Achieve the West Palm Beach Vacation of Your Dreams
When you stay at The Ben, you’ll experience the height of hospitality excellence. The well-appointed accommodations, luxurious pool and private cabanas, thoughtful menus, and engaging activities are all designed to provide you with a highly personalized stay befitting the glamour of West Palm Beach.
