West Palm Beach, FloridaDowntown West Palm Beach
The Ben, Autograph Collection
Literary waterfront salon
Downtown West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Florida
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottLiterary waterfront salon
A lively waterfront retreat where bookish parlor details meet a buzzing rooftop pool scene overlooking the Palm Harbor Marina.
“There is, of course, a rooftop pool and bar, which is perhaps the biggest scene at the hotel—it's relaxed by day and clubby by night.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Leather headboards, brass accents, exposed concrete ceilings, and secret bathroom panels give guest rooms a refined study aesthetic.
Notable
A dedicated book butler delivers curated reads on silver trays directly to rooms alongside bespoke concierge services.
Notable
Spruzzo rooftop lounge draws a lively crowd with weekend DJ sets, cabanas, and cocktails over Palm Harbor Marina.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Rooms interpret early Florida's tropical wildness through rich textures, quality linens, and designer bath products without overdoing the period references.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Steps from the Intracoastal promenade, the hotel offers easy walks to Clematis Street dining, The Square, and bike rides to local art museums.
The rooms
Interiors evoke a private study with dark leather headboards, concrete ceilings, brass hardware, and secret door panels opening into tiled bathrooms.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated saltwater fills the eighth-floor pool, where submerged loungers and private cabanas face the Intracoastal Waterway.
The gym
The fitness center provides cardio and strength machines around the clock, and cruiser bicycles wait downstairs for neighborhood rides.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Spruzzo
Spruzzo serves raw-bar dishes and cocktails under a thatched canopy on the rooftop, overlooking the marina.
Restaurant
Proper Grit
The ground-floor gastropub pours from an extensive whiskey library, serving Florida chophouse fare and weekend afternoon tea.
How it began
The hotel draws inspiration from Ben Trovato, the 1892 estate of author Byrd Spilman Dewey, who hosted early Florida cultural salons.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.