Frommer's Review
This 140-acre beachfront hotel is quintessential Palm Beach, where old money mixes with new money, and the Old World gives way, albeit reluctantly, to a bit of modernity. The seven-story building is a marvel, with a frescoed lobby and long, palatial hallways. Plush rooms feature huge bathrooms and views of the ocean or the magnificently manicured grounds. The oceanfront spa and beach club features four pools, cabanas, and saunas. Spa treatments fill a 16-page book! A revamp of Florida's oldest existing golf course transformed the Ocean Course into a 6,200-yard, championship-level par-70. Kids aren't neglected either at the impressive Family Entertainment Center, a 6,160-square-foot space filled with the latest in high tech toys and games. A $15-million beachfront redevelopment project resulted in stunning landscaping and bungalows available for rent. There's also a free-form pool catering to families, as well as a relaxation pool for peace and quiet. All five restaurants are fantastic, but don't miss the remarkable Sunday brunch.
If you can afford it, the Flagler Club is the Breakers' exclusive, hyperluxe hotel within a hotel, featuring private entry, 28 rooms, butlers, concierges, and doting service, as well as tea, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts all day and night. The club area is under renovation through October 2008, and prices are typically $100 a night above the Deluxe level suites.
Facilities: 5 restaurants; 3 bars; 4 outdoor pools; golf course; 14 tennis courts; health club; spa; croquet; shuffleboard; beach volleyball courts; watersports equipment (including scuba and sailing); bike rental; children's programs; game rooms; concierge; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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planning your trip.
