
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
Best for travelers who want classic Palm Beach charm, easy access to Worth Avenue shopping, and private beach service.
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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a historic, boutique Palm Beach property for travelers who want classic Palm Beach style, doorstep access to Worth Avenue, pools and beach service. The Ben, Autograph Collection is an upscale waterfront lifestyle hotel in West Palm Beach aimed at style-conscious travelers who want a modern, waterfront base near Clematis Street and downtown.
Updated · about 1.7 km apart

Best for travelers who want classic Palm Beach charm, easy access to Worth Avenue shopping, and private beach service.

Best for travelers who want a contemporary waterfront hotel with larger meeting/banquet facilities and quick access to West Palm Beach nightlife.
When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: Choose The Colony if you want a small, characterful Palm Beach hotel with direct access to Worth Avenue, private beach butler service, multiple pools and an on-site spa program focused on holistic treatments.
When The Ben, Autograph Collection wins: Choose The Ben if you need more meeting or event space (17013 sq ft), prefer a modern waterfront setting in West Palm Beach, or want a larger hotel with two on-site restaurants, valet and a rooftop garden.
Bottom line: Pick The Colony for a boutique, Palm Beach–centered stay and beach-facing amenities; pick The Ben for a contemporary, waterfront West Palm Beach base with bigger conference facilities and a livelier downtown proximity.
| Category | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach | The Ben, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, boutique Palm Beach charm and social pool scene | Upscale, contemporary waterfront lifestyle hotel |
| Location | At 155 Hammon Ave, steps from Worth Avenue and a short walk to Atlantic beaches | At 251 N Narcissus Ave in West Palm Beach, steps from Clematis Street and close to downtown |
| Size | Small: about 89 rooms + 16 suites | Large: 208 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All-ages property; children and families welcomed | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Multiple outdoor pools (including a Florida-shaped main pool) and poolside bar; beach shuttle and beach butler service | 1 outdoor pool and poolside bar; rooftop garden and outdoor seating |
| Restaurants & bars | Swifty's (signature American), Pink Paradise Café, The Living Room cocktail bar, poolside bar | Two on-site restaurants including Proper Grit, two bars/lounges and a poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | On-site Naturopathica Spa Suite with massages, facials and weekend yoga | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Boutique-scale event spaces: Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn — up to ~250 guests | Extensive conference and banquet space (17,013 sq ft) with 6 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Known for | Classic Palm Beach aesthetics, beach butler service, boutique hospitality | Waterfront lifestyle, large event facilities, downtown access |
| Accessibility & inclusivity | Accessible features listed and family-friendly programming; pets allowed (small dogs) for a fee | Wheelchair-accessible facilities, multilingual staff, accessible rooms available |
The Colony sits at 155 Hammon Avenue, immediately adjacent to Worth Avenue and a short walk to Palm Beach beaches.
Stay at The Colony for direct Palm Beach shopping and beach access.
The Ben is on the West Palm Beach waterfront at 251 N Narcissus Ave, a short walk to Clematis Street and downtown entertainment.
Choose The Ben for waterfront proximity to downtown West Palm Beach activities.
The Colony is a small boutique hotel with 89 rooms and 16 suites offered in a few room types.
The Colony is better if you want a compact, characterful room inventory close to town and beach.
The Ben has 208 individually decorated guestrooms with a wide mix of room accessibility options and water- or city-view choices.
The Ben suits travelers who want more room-type variety and accessibility options.
The Colony centers dining around Swifty's plus casual Pink Paradise Café and a living-room cocktail bar.
The Colony is the choice for classic Palm Beach dining and a social poolside scene.
The Ben offers two restaurants (including Proper Grit) and multiple bars for a contemporary, downtown-facing dining program.
The Ben works well if you want a modern, varied on-site dining program with downtown proximity.
The Colony emphasizes multiple outdoor pools, including a main Florida-shaped pool and dedicated villa/bungalow pools.
Pick The Colony for a strong pool-and-beach combination and multiple pool settings.
The Ben offers an outdoor pool, poolside bar and rooftop garden for waterfront relaxation.
Choose The Ben for a compact pool program combined with waterfront and rooftop spaces.
The Colony focuses on wellness through its Naturopathica Spa Suite and rotating wellness programming.
If on-site spa treatments and Palm Beach–style social programming matter, The Colony leads.
The Ben offers a 24-hour fitness center and easy access to West Palm Beach nightlife and cultural venues.
The Ben is better if you want a full-time fitness option and immediate access to downtown nightlife.

Steps from Worth Avenue, private beach access with beach butler service and a free beach shuttle.

Large conference and banquet footprint (17,013 sq ft) with six meeting rooms and a ballroom.

On-site Naturopathica Spa Suite plus regular wellness pop-ups and beach yoga.

Waterfront location steps from Clematis Street and quick access to West Palm Beach nightlife and downtown services.
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a one-minute walk to Worth Avenue; The Ben is about 1.7 km away across the Intracoastal.
The Ben has much larger meeting and conference space (17,013 sq ft and 6 meeting rooms). The Colony offers boutique event venues (Coral Ballroom, Solarium, Lawn) for smaller weddings and meetings.
Yes—The Colony is family-friendly with multiple pools, babysitting/childcare options, and activities; The Ben is also family-friendly but positions itself more as an upscale waterfront lifestyle property.
The Colony has an on-site Naturopathica Spa Suite with published hours. The Ben's supplier listing does not publish a dedicated on-site spa.
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