
The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
Best for families and groups who want a lively pool scene, on-site entertainment, and beach service.
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The Colony Hotel Palm Beach is a bright, social historic boutique hotel with pools, beach butler service and lively on-site dining—good for families and travelers who want easy access to Worth Avenue. The Brazilian Court Hotel is a smaller, classic Palm Beach luxury boutique centered on a secluded courtyard, for travelers who prefer an intimate, old‑world stay close to Worth Avenue and the beach.
Updated · about 0.2 mi (0.3 km) apart

Best for families and groups who want a lively pool scene, on-site entertainment, and beach service.

Best for couples or small parties seeking quiet courtyard privacy and old‑world Palm Beach style near Worth Avenue.
When The Colony Hotel Palm Beach wins: choose The Colony if you want a more social, family-friendly stay with multiple pools, regular on-site entertainment, a poolside bar, and easy beach access via beach butler and shuttle.
When The Brazilian Court Hotel wins: choose The Brazilian Court when you want a quieter, more intimate experience centered on a landscaped courtyard, with fewer rooms, a full‑service spa, and an old‑world Palm Beach atmosphere.
Bottom line: both hotels put you steps from Worth Avenue and the beach; pick The Colony for activity and social programming, or The Brazilian Court for a quieter, courtyard-focused luxury stay.
| Category | The Colony Hotel Palm Beach | The Brazilian Court Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Bright, social, active with regular entertainment | Quiet, secluded courtyard luxury with old‑world tone |
| Location (Worth Avenue / beach) | Immediate walk to Worth Avenue; short walk to Mid‑Town/Merrian Road beaches | |
| Size (rooms) | 89 rooms + 16 suites | 80 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Historic / opening | Opened 1947; recently renovated (2022 refresh) | Classic Palm Beach boutique (historic atmosphere) |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools (main Florida-shaped pool is social hub) | Number of outdoor pools - 1 (plus hot tub) |
| Restaurants & bars | Swifty's (signature), Pink Paradise Café, Living Room cocktail bar, poolside bar | One restaurant and one bar/lounge; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center on property; beach yoga and partner fitness access | Full‑service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; reservations required |
| Event & meeting space | ~3,500 sq ft across ballroom, solarium and lawn (up to ~250 guests) | Conference space ~2,745 sq ft and 1 meeting room |
| Special features | Free bicycles, beach butler service, lively recurring entertainment (trivia, bingo, live music) | Landscaped courtyard, individually decorated rooms, library and garden areas |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family‑friendly; children welcome; babysitting available | |
The Colony sits at 155 Hammon Avenue, essentially on the doorstep of Worth Avenue and a short walk to local beaches.
Pick The Colony if you want the most direct, animated access to Worth Avenue and beach services.
The Brazilian Court is in the heart of Palm Beach at 301 Australian Avenue, also a short walk from Worth Avenue and the shoreline.
Choose The Brazilian Court for classic Palm Beach proximity with a quieter street‑front setting.
The Colony offers 89 rooms and 16 suites in refreshed interiors with a mix of family and suite layouts.
The Colony suits families or groups needing flexible room types and modernized guest rooms.
The Brazilian Court has 80 individually decorated guestrooms designed for an intimate experience.
The Brazilian Court is for travelers who prefer individually styled rooms and an intimate, quiet feel.
The Colony emphasizes all‑day dining and social meals around its pools and living room bar.
If you want varied, lively dining and poolside service, The Colony is the more active choice.
The Brazilian Court offers one restaurant and a single bar/lounge, focusing on a quieter dining experience.
Pick the Brazilian Court for quieter, elevated meals in a more intimate setting.
The Colony operates multiple outdoor pools, including a distinctive Florida‑shaped main pool that acts as a social hub.
The Colony is for guests who prioritize varied pool spaces and an animated pool atmosphere.
The Brazilian Court provides a single outdoor pool plus a hot tub tucked into its courtyard environment.
The Brazilian Court suits visitors seeking a quieter pool experience that complements its courtyard design.
The Colony combines an on‑site Naturopathica Spa Suite with active nightly and weekly entertainment.
Choose The Colony for a mix of spa services plus lively evening programming.
The Brazilian Court emphasizes full‑service spa treatments and a low‑key evening environment.
The Brazilian Court is better for travelers who prioritize spa treatments and quieter nights.

The Colony — multiple pools, poolside bar, regular entertainment and beach butler service.

The Brazilian Court — intimate scale, landscaped courtyard and individually decorated rooms.

The Brazilian Court — full‑service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments.

The Colony — signature restaurant, café, poolside bar and a lively Living Room bar.
The Colony is more family‑friendly with multiple pools, babysitting options, and regular on‑site entertainment. The Brazilian Court is quieter and more intimate, better suited to adults or families seeking a low‑key stay.
Both hotels are within a short walk of Worth Avenue; they put you in the same central Palm Beach shopping district.
Yes. The Brazilian Court has a full‑service spa; The Colony operates an on‑site Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center (Spa Suite) with a wellness program and partner fitness access.
The Colony is the better pick for a social pool scene, a poolside bar, live music and recurring entertainment.
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