Your Guide to The Ben and Downtown West Palm Beach
Everything you need to know before you book, from the guests and travel editors who have been here.
The Ben is the only waterfront hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, sitting directly across from Palm Harbor Marina with views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Palm Beach Island. Rated 4.7 stars on TripAdvisor and ranked number 2 of 42 hotels in the city, it has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, Fodor’s, and Southern Living.
These guides are built from real guest experiences, editorial reviews, and the details that matter when you’re planning a trip. Whether you’re choosing a room, booking an event, or figuring out what’s walkable from the front door, this is what you need to know.
The Ben sits across from Palm Harbor Marina with rooms overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. No other downtown hotel offers waterfront views. Here’s what guests say about the location, the rooms, and why they keep coming back.
The Ben welcomes dogs to a waterfront setting with walkable streets, outdoor dining, and a waterfront promenade right outside the door. One of the most genuinely walkable pet-friendly stays in South Florida.
One block from the center of downtown dining, nightlife, and shopping. A walkable guide to what’s nearby, how to get around without a car, and the tips guests wish they’d known before checking in.
Mediterranean-inspired dining, craft cocktails, and panoramic views from Singer Island to Palm Beach Island. Named Best Local Rooftop and Views in the 2024 Modern Luxury Palm Beach Travel Awards.
7,800 square feet of event space, a rooftop ballroom with Intracoastal views, and an events team that every recent couple rates 5 out of 5 stars. Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2023.