White Elephant Palm Beach hero

White Elephant Palm Beach

280 Sunset Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Condé Nast Readers' Choice '24 +1
Google 4.7
Overall 70
Lowest upcoming
$356
26 Jul 2026
Highest upcoming
$1,652
19 Mar 2027
Median nightly
$642
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Cheapest week
7 to 13 Aug
40% below annual median

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Review

Synthesized from Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2024 · 2022 Hot List 2021

Character and identity

Set on Sunset Avenue between the ocean and the Intracoastal, White Elephant Palm Beach occupies a 1924 Addison Mizner-style landmark with terracotta roofs, striped awnings and a seven-foot white elephant statue out front. Inside, the 32-key property (13 rooms, 19 suites) reads like an art collector's living room, with 130 works scattered through public spaces. Lola 41, the sole restaurant, anchors a U-shaped courtyard scene that pulls in locals as much as guests. The register is casual luxury with New England polish, a deliberate counterpoint to the island's starchier old-guard hotels.

Who's it for

Best for:
Couples and design-minded travellers who want Palm Beach access without the formality of the grande dames. The art programme, the courtyard social scene at Lola, and the complimentary BMW 7 Series house cars suit guests who value approachable service, walkable streets and a buzzy bar over white-glove ceremony. Families can take the three-bedroom Palm or Park penthouses.

Should look elsewhere:
Anyone wanting a full resort experience should book elsewhere. There is no spa, only a token fitness room; the pool is small, shaded and tight on seating; the beach is a few blocks away rather than at your feet; and bathtubs are absent across the board. Single-restaurant dining may also frustrate longer stays.

Bottom line

What you are really booking is a stylish, art-filled boutique with a genuine social scene at Lola 41 and a service culture that learns your name fast. Spend on a Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite with Balcony over the courtyard, or room 313 for Bradley Park views. Skip it if pool, spa and beachfront matter more than design and atmosphere.

Location

280 Sunset Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480 · 10 nearest tracked hotels

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Amenities

37 features
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
Breakfast
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Cash
Bicycle rental
Front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge

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