Hotel BibavsEau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Biba and Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Hotel Biba. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa scores 84 with accolades from 8 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Hotel Biba
320 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
Concierge
"Those looking for a hip, modern alternative to British colonial and Italian Renaissance will feel more at home at this former motor lodge in West Palm Beach."
Fodor's
"Luxury touches include Italian linens, down pillows, European-style duvets, and lavender-scented closets." Full review
Frommer's
"Located in the historic El Cid neighborhood, just 1 mile from City Place and Clematis Street, the very cool Biba answers the call for an inexpensive, chic hotel that young hipsters can call their own." Full review
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Ask for a room that's on the quieter Belvedere Road, as opposed to those facing South Olive Avenue.
DK Eyewitness
"The hippest choice in the area, Hotel Biba is a motor inn transformed into a fabulous boutique hotel."
Gayot
"A hip boutique hotel with a sixties retro look... Best suited to people for whom price is more important than amenities."
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Keep in mind that the neighborhood can be a bit iffy.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's well located...and perched on the edge of the El Cid district. Suffice to say it's clean and fine if you just want a bed. Includes a simple Continental breakfast." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Offers undeniable curb appeal. It's a lovely property that’s a clear departure from Palm Beach’s chain hotels and ultra-luxurious accommodations. The 44 rooms vary widely in size and amenities" Full review
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, FL 33462
From $895/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The beach is the main attraction: Though the seven-acre strand is not private like the one at the Breakers, the out-of-the way location keeps it from getting as crowded as the public beaches."
Lonely Planet
"A tad more expensive - and exclusive - than the Four Seasons, this oceanfront palace is a bit further south, in quiet Manalapan."
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Typical Ritz Carlton hotel with exquisite service, this is a bit of a drive from downtown."
Fodor's
"In the coastal town of Manalapan .... this sublime, glamorous destination resort showcases a newer, younger face of luxury." Full review
Jetsetter
"Mediterranean Revival mansion with a destination spa, elegant guestrooms and plenty of Palm Beach panache." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Located in the small seaside town of Manalapan just south of Palm Beach on South Florida’s finest sandy beaches and turquoise waters." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Even in ultra-luxurious Palm Beach County, the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa stands out from the five-pearl pack (with a little help from the hotel's past life as a Ritz-Carlton property)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This playful yet extravagant oceanfront resort has fans around the world. It’s home to a decadent spa and one of the best pools in Florida."
Travel + Leisure
"The Jonathan Adler-designed rooms and stress-melting massages win over parents...kids club featuring a giant light-peg wall, virtual playground zone, sketch aquarium, magic mirror, and cinema "
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