The White Elephant Palm Beach
Contemporary coastal luxury. Neutral interiors with soft color accents, bold black-and-white exterior, nautical touches in suites, lush greenery throughout. Stylish but accessible — not the kind of place where you feel judged for wearing flip-flops.
Book direct for the best available rate — the hotel explicitly promotes direct booking over OTAs
Why It Matters
Only 32 rooms on a century-old landmark structure, with no resort fees ever. The rooftop Park Suite won a Gold Key Award for Best Suite and landed on Elite Traveler's 2024 World's Finest Suites list. Suite guests get complimentary access to The Cove Club — West Palm Beach's private waterfront members club — ferried there by courtesy BMW.
Built in 1924 and completely gut-renovated, this 32-room Mediterranean Revival building is Palm Beach's most intimate luxury address. The black-and-white striped exterior is pure statement; inside, soft neutrals, engineered hardwood floors, and lush houseplants create a vibe that's polished without being stuffy. Sister property to White Elephant Nantucket, it brings the same obsessive service culture south — but the DNA here is unmistakably South Florida.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe Double Queen Room
Spacious room with two queen beds, double vanity bathroom, tiled shower, and chrome fixtures. Sleeps four adults — the family-friendly room option.
Two Queens
Deluxe King Accessible Room
Full ADA-compliant king room with roll-in shower, grab bars, lowered thermostat controls, hearing accessibility kits, closed-caption TV, and detachable handheld shower spray. Sleeps two adults.
King
Deluxe King Room
Clean and unfussy: king bed, TV, desk, chair, and a small refrigerator. The bathroom has a tiled shower, vanity, and chrome fixtures. Sleeps two adults.
King
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
King master bedroom with a separate living room featuring lounge chair, desk, and queen pull-out sofa. Chrome-fixture bathroom, many with double vanities. 55" TV with premium cable. Sleeps four adults. Comes with Cove Club passes Thursday–Sunday.
KingDeluxe One-Bedroom Suite with Shared Balcony
One-bedroom suite with king master bedroom, separate living room with queen pull-out sofa, plus access to a shared balcony overlooking the pool and courtyard. Includes Cove Club passes Thursday–Sunday.
KingKing Room with Private Balcony
Same layout as the Deluxe King but with a private balcony overlooking the pool and courtyard — a small café table and two chairs included. Upgraded to Pratesi linens.
KingPalm Suite
Two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom rooftop suite with an 800 sq ft private terrace. Open-plan living room with pull-out sofa, dining area for six, and a fully equipped kitchen. Connects to a deluxe room to form a 3BR/3.5BA configuration sleeping eight. Rooftop can host up to 12 guests for gatherings.
Two KingsPark Suite
Three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom rooftop suite with a 1,200 sq ft terrace featuring a portico, casual lounge seating, and outdoor dining. Open-plan living with pull-out sofa, dining for eight, full kitchen. Connects to a deluxe room to create a 4BR/4.5BA — the largest hotel accommodation in Palm Beach. Winner of the Gold Key Award for Best Suite; named to Elite Traveler's 2024 World's Finest Suites.
Three KingsThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Beach is a short stroll or golf-cart ride from the hotel. Complimentary beach chairs, towels, sun umbrellas, coolers, and water provided. Kids' beach toys, kites, sandcastle kits, and pop-up sun shelter also available. Courtesy van drops guests at the beach.
Complimentary drop-off service to Worth Avenue, museums, shops, Brightline train, and local beaches. Subject to availability.
Grab a BMW from the front desk and explore the island on your own — available in 4-hour increments, subject to availability.
Priority Bicycles available complimentary to all resort guests, subject to availability. Smaller bikes with baskets available for younger guests too.
Seasonal family fun by the pool: shaved ice, poolside Polaroids, giant Jenga, cornhole, and Connect 4. Ice cream cart on-site. Seasonal availability.
On-site exercise room with cardio machines and fitness equipment.
Palm-lined pool deck with lounge chairs, landscaped greenery, and complimentary sunscreen. Open daily 9am–6pm. Hotel guests only — never crowded given the boutique scale.
Park and Palm penthouse suite terraces can be booked for private gatherings — up to 12 guests for Palm Suite, up to 20 for cocktail receptions in the Park Suite.
West Palm Beach's private waterfront members club with floating dock, cabanas, pool, and a bar/restaurant with water views and live music. Complimentary for all 19 suite guests Thursday–Sunday, noon–11pm. Non-suite guests can purchase a day pass at $50 per person.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
White Elephant signature service: the concierge contacts guests before arrival to arrange restaurant reservations, airport pickup, rental cars, tours, and hotel services.
The hotel maintains a curated art collection displayed throughout the property, with a dedicated art collection page.
Poolside and lobby book and magazine library available for guest use.
On-site valet parking at $40 per day.
On-site EV charging available for guests.
The hotel explicitly never charges resort fees — a notable differentiator in the Palm Beach market.
Twice-daily housekeeping service included for all rooms.
Online pre-arrival shop for artisan foods, wines, champagnes, Palm Beach specialty items, and experiences — delivered to the room before arrival.
On-site retail space with hotel amenities and local goods.
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