Palm Beach, Florida
The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club
Mediterranean courtyard bolthole
Mediterranean courtyard bolthole
Pale yellow stucco walls and arched breezeways enclose lush courtyards where trickling fountains offer a secluded Palm Beach retreat.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1926 Mediterranean Revival landmark with twin garden courtyards designed by architects Rosario Candela and Maurice Fatio.
Remarkable
An unbroken Palm Beach winter haven hosting society figures and generational regulars beneath its yellow stucco walls since 1926.
Notable
Dedicated pool attendants, custom beach setups two blocks away, and private charter cruises aboard a forty-four-foot Italian yacht.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Eighty studio rooms and suites wrap around quiet central courtyards, and all come with top-notch appointments and amenities, including jetted tubs in the marble bathrooms and wine fridges.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along a quiet residential avenue, the property sits two blocks from the Atlantic surf and the boutiques of Worth Avenue.
The rooms
Rooms feature rich mahogany floors, custom wisteria wall panels, and marble bathrooms equipped with deep jetted soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Tall palms and cushioned loungers surround the secluded courtyard pool, set between the hotel's pale yellow stucco wings.
The salon and gym
A full-service salon provides hair styling and poolside massage treatments, and the fitness room opens onto a garden patio.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Café Boulud Palm Beach
Daniel Boulud's restaurant serves French cuisine across an indoor salon and courtyard tables set around the central fountain.
How it began
Opened on New Year's Day in 1926, this landmark hideaway once hosted Gary Cooper and Greta Garbo away from Ocean Boulevard.
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How we rate hotels.
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.