The Best Luxury Hotels to Book Near Palm Beach, Florida

Henry Flagler’s 1896 Palm Beach five-star hotel still stands, albeit with some renovations and modernizations. Every bride wants to marry here, and every visitor wants to saunter down Ponce Promenade and Ocean Lawn and enter The Beach Club, where four pools and five whirlpools await – not to mention the private beach. This expanse of blue is matched in the well-appointed rooms, which overlook either the Atlantic or the resort, where most of the original architecture has been preserved. Dine in any of the 10 restaurants, play on the oldest golf course in the state, and shop in the boutiques.

The Chesterfield Palm Beach pays homage to both the old and new worlds. Individually designed guest rooms feature wallpaper, overstuffed furniture and original art. Outside, though, it’s all tropical landscaping. The on-site Leopard Lounge & Restaurant, an iconic spot that is one of the island’s hottest spots, highlights a mix of themes and dishes, with Executive Chef Gerard Coughlin’s creations served alongside hotel founder Beatrice Tollman’s original recipes for shrimp stroganoff and key lime pie.