
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
Best for Palm Beach atmosphere, walkable access to Worth Avenue, beach butler service, and a small‑hotel social vibe.
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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a small, historic boutique resort on Palm Beach with lively pool scenes, private beach service, and a spa—good for travelers who want a social, resort-style stay near Worth Avenue. Hilton West Palm Beach is a large, full‑service convention hotel in downtown West Palm Beach—choose it if you need conference facilities, many on‑site services, or a central downtown base.
Updated · about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) apart

Best for Palm Beach atmosphere, walkable access to Worth Avenue, beach butler service, and a small‑hotel social vibe.

Best for meetings, large groups, and travelers who want many on-site services and a downtown location next to CityPlace/Rosemary Square.
When The Colony wins: pick The Colony Hotel Palm Beach for a smaller, characterful Palm Beach stay—close walking access to Worth Avenue and the ocean, intimate dining and lively poolside programming, plus private beach service.
When Hilton wins: choose Hilton West Palm Beach if you need substantial meeting or ballroom space, a large range of on-site outlets and services, free limited airport shuttle, or a downtown base near the convention center and CityPlace.
Bottom line: The Colony is the boutique, beach‑forward option for travelers who want Palm Beach character and resort social life; Hilton is the pragmatic choice for conferences, big groups, and a downtown West Palm Beach location.
| Category | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach | Hilton West Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic boutique resort with a social pool scene and Palm Beach style | Large full-service hotel focused on meetings, events, and downtown access |
| Location | On Palm Beach island at Worth Avenue, steps from shops and the ocean | Downtown West Palm Beach, adjacent to CityPlace/Convention Center |
| Size (guest rooms) | 89 rooms and 16 suites | About 400 guestrooms |
| Built / era | Opened 1947; recently renovated | Modern large-scale hotel (convention era), multi-story full-service property |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools (main pool shaped like Florida; villa/bungalow pools restricted) | One outdoor pool and one hot tub; pool cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Swifty's (signature), Pink Paradise Café, The Living Room, poolside bar | Three restaurants, two bars/lounges, one coffee shop/cafe, room service |
| Spa & wellness | Naturopathica Spa Suite on property (open daily 10:00–18:00); beach yoga and partner fitness access | Health/beauty spa listed as nearby; on-site fitness classes and 24-hour fitness center |
| Meetings & events | Boutique event spaces (Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn) — roughly 3,500 sq ft total; wedding-friendly | Extensive meeting space (35,000 sq ft), 16 meeting rooms, ballroom and large conference facilities |
| Beach access | Private beach access with beach butler service, complimentary chairs/towels/umbrellas, free beach shuttle | No private beach access listed; hotel is downtown (beach not on site) |
| Known for | Palm Beach character, pool parties/social programming, direct Worth Avenue access | Proximity to Palm Beach County Convention Center and CityPlace; convention and group services |
The Colony sits at 155 Hammon Avenue on Palm Beach, a short walk to Worth Avenue and the Atlantic beaches.
Pick The Colony for immediate Palm Beach island access, shopping, and a beach‑forward stay.
Hilton West Palm Beach is in downtown West Palm Beach, a block from CityPlace/Rosemary Square and the convention center.
Choose Hilton if you want to be in downtown West Palm Beach with easy access to convention and nightlife options.
The Colony is a small hotel with 89 rooms and 16 suites, designed with Palm Beach character.
The Colony suits travelers who prefer boutique rooms and a distinct Palm Beach design.
Hilton offers roughly 400 guestrooms with standard full‑service hotel conveniences.
Hilton is practical for travelers who need predictable, full‑service rooms and hotel logistics.
The Colony focuses on a small roster of venues—Swifty's, Pink Paradise Café, The Living Room and a pool bar.
The Colony offers Palm Beach‑style dining in a compact, locally minded set of venues.
Hilton has multiple on‑site dining options: three restaurants, two bars, and a cafe.
Hilton works well when you want choices on property and food options for larger groups or events.
The Colony centers social life around its pools—three on property with a lively main pool and poolside food/drinks.
The Colony is the stronger choice if on‑property pool time and poolside socializing are top priorities.
Hilton offers one outdoor pool, pool sun loungers, a hot tub, and poolside bar service.
Hilton provides standard hotel pool amenities suited to downtown guests and conference groups.
The Colony runs an on-site Naturopathica Spa Suite and offers beach yoga plus partner fitness access.
The Colony emphasizes boutique, wellness‑focused experiences tied to its spa partner.
Hilton lists a 24‑hour fitness center, on-site fitness classes, and notes a health/beauty spa nearby.
Hilton suits guests who want on‑site fitness and class options alongside broad hotel services.

Private beach access with beach butler service, complimentary chairs/towels/umbrellas, and a free beach shuttle.

Hilton has about 35,000 sq ft of conference space and 16 meeting rooms, plus a ballroom and banquet facilities.

Historic 1947 hotel with boutique rooms, pool-focused social programming, and direct access to Worth Avenue.

Downtown location steps from CityPlace/Convention Center with multiple on-site restaurants, bars, and a 24‑hour fitness center.
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is on Palm Beach island at Worth Avenue and is a short walk to local beaches; Hilton is downtown in West Palm Beach and requires a short drive to reach Worth Avenue.
Hilton West Palm Beach—its supplier listing shows roughly 35,000 sq ft of conference space, 16 meeting rooms, and ballroom/banquet facilities suited to larger events.
Yes. The Colony operates an on-site Naturopathica Spa Suite (open daily 10:00–6:00). Hilton lists a health/beauty spa as 'nearby' and provides on-site fitness facilities and classes.
Both welcome families. The Colony explicitly offers childcare/babysitting (surcharge) and family‑friendly programming; Hilton's supplier listing notes children’s games and family‑friendly amenities.
The Colony provides private beach access with beach butler service and complimentary beach chairs/towels/umbrellas; Hilton does not list private beach access.
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