The Chesterfield Palm BeachvsHotel Biba
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Chesterfield Palm Beach is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Biba. The Chesterfield Palm Beach ranks #6 in West Palm Beach with accolades from 11 publications such as Rough Guide, Gayot and Jetsetter.
The Chesterfield Palm Beach
363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480
From $342/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Flouncy bedspreads, heavy drapes, and antique-style desks seem borrowed directly from a chintzy English country house, though the huge TVs are flat-screens."
Travel + Leisure
"Registered with the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation as a historic landmark, the Chesterfield’s iconic white building has been used as a hotel since 1926." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Located around the corner from Worth Avenue, this posh, white stucco property, accented with red-and-white striped awnings, embodies quiet elegance."
DK Eyewitness
"The sister hotel to the Chesterfield in London, this hotel is reminiscent of an English country manor with a bit of attitude."
Star Service
"The hotel's Mediterranean-inspired facade transforms into haute Continental styling, with more than a tinge of townhouse-chic." Full review
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Avoid the three units located just off the reception area, as these have soundproofing issues.
Rough Guide
"Opulent boutique hotel, with antique-filled rooms and a popular nightclub, the Leopard Lounge."
Gayot
"Built in 1926, this boutique hotel is located two blocks from Worth Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean."
Oyster
4.0
"The Chesterfield Hotel is a boutique hotel that is also a historic landmark. It is more of a romantic getaway for couples than a vacation spot for families." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique European-style beauty in Palm Beach with a pool and a restaurant three blocks from the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"From its old-fashioned room keys to the cookie jar in the lobby, this hotel aims for an old-world elegance that's much appreciated by its loyal guests, many of whom have been returning for decades." Full review
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."
i
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