
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
Best for travelers who want short walks to Worth Avenue shopping, a lively pool-and-restaurant scene, and a small historic Palm Beach hotel with personal service.
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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a historic, boutique Palm Beach property built in 1947 that leans into social dining, poolside life and classic island charm. Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences Singer Island is a five-star, oceanfront wellness-focused resort and residences on Singer Island — read this if you want a boutique Palm Beach stay near Worth Avenue or a modern wellness-forward oceanfront alternative.
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Best for travelers who want short walks to Worth Avenue shopping, a lively pool-and-restaurant scene, and a small historic Palm Beach hotel with personal service.

Best for guests wanting a contemporary five-star oceanfront resort with a large spa program, multiple pools, and residential-style suites on Singer Island.
When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: choose The Colony if you want to be in the heart of Palm Beach — steps from Worth Avenue and short walks to town dining, with a boutique, social atmosphere, multiple small pools, and signature venues like Swifty's and Pink Paradise Café.
When Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences Singer Island wins: pick Amrit if your priority is an oceanfront wellness stay with a full-service spa, multiple large meeting spaces and pools, residential-style room options (including penthouses), and an emphasis on on-site wellness programming.
Bottom line: Both are upscale but different — The Colony is a small, historic Palm Beach boutique with a social, walkable location; Amrit is a larger, five-star oceanfront wellness and residence property on Singer Island offering spa, meetings, and resort-scale amenities.
| Category | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach | Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences Singer Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic boutique social hotel with Palm Beach style and frequent on-site entertainment | Modern five-star oceanfront wellness resort with residential residences |
| Location | In central Palm Beach — steps from Worth Avenue and a short walk to beach | Singer Island, directly on the ocean at 3100 North Ocean Drive |
| Size | Small: 89 rooms + 16 suites (boutique scale) | Larger property: 155 rooms (air-conditioned) and residences |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age listed as 18 | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Multiple small pools (including the Florida-shaped main pool) and poolside bar | Two outdoor pools, poolside bar and beach bar; larger resort pool offerings |
| Restaurants & bars | Swifty's (signature American restaurant), Pink Paradise Café, The Living Room and poolside bar | One main restaurant, 2 coffee shops/cafes, bar/lounge, poolside bar and beach bar |
| Spa & wellness | Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center on property; focused, boutique spa suite and local partner fitness access | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials plus on-site Pilates and yoga classes |
| Known for | Historic Palm Beach glamour, proximity to Worth Avenue, lively pool and restaurant programming | Oceanfront wellness programming, residential-style suites and large meeting/conference space |
| Meetings & events | Event spaces include Coral Ballroom, Solarium and Lawn for small-to-medium weddings and meetings | Large conference center with 12000 sq ft / 8 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Pets & families | Pets allowed (dogs under 25 lbs with fee); family-friendly with childcare options | Children stay free using existing bedding; property accepts pets for a fee (per supplier listing) |
The Colony sits at 155 Hammon Avenue in central Palm Beach, a short walk to Worth Avenue and nearby beaches.
The Colony is for travelers who want to be steps from Palm Beach shopping, dining and island landmarks.
Amrit is located at 3100 North Ocean Drive on Singer Island, directly by the ocean.
Amrit is for guests prioritizing an oceanfront resort setting and beach access over central Palm Beach walkability.
The Colony is a small property with a compact room set and distinct suite types.
Choose The Colony for small-scale, Palm Beach–styled rooms and suites close to the action.
Amrit offers a wider range of ocean-view rooms and residential-style residences.
Amrit is better when you want ocean-view rooms or full residence-style space, including penthouses.
The Colony centers dining around Swifty's and the Pink Paradise Café with a lively social calendar.
Pick The Colony if you want on-site Palm Beach dining and a social nightlife/programming focus at a boutique scale.
Amrit has resort-scale food & beverage with a main restaurant, coffee outlets and beach/pool bars.
Amrit works well for guests who prioritize multiple casual outlets and beach/pool service at a resort scale.
The Colony offers multiple smaller pools (including the Florida-shaped main pool) and poolside service.
The Colony mixes small, social pools with convenient beach service for a Palm Beach stay.
Amrit provides two outdoor pools plus direct oceanfront access and a beach bar.
Amrit is set up for an oceanfront resort experience with pool and beach bars and larger outdoor spaces.
The Colony focuses on boutique wellness through Naturopathica and local partner fitness access.
The Colony is for guests who want curated, boutique wellness plus lively on-site entertainment.
Amrit emphasizes on-site wellness at scale with spa treatments and fitness/yoga classes.
Amrit suits travelers who plan to use on-site spa and daily wellness classes as part of their stay.

The Colony — steps from Worth Avenue and within easy walking distance of Palm Beach shops and cafes.

Amrit — direct oceanfront location with full-service spa, yoga and Pilates programming.

The Colony — a 1947 property with renovated historic interiors and small, social public spaces.

Amrit — substantial conference space (about 12,000 sq ft) and residence-style penthouses and suites.
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach — it is a short walk (about 1 minute) to Worth Avenue and the island's main shops.
Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences Singer Island is oceanfront; The Colony provides beach access via shuttle and Beach Butler service but is not an oceanfront resort.
Amrit lists a full-service spa with multiple treatments, Pilates and yoga classes on site; The Colony operates a boutique Naturopathica Spa Suite and partners with local fitness providers.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages (Amrit is not adults-only; The Colony welcomes families and children).
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