The Brazilian Court Hotel

The place

Spanish Colonial architecture a short walk from the beach in Palm Beach. The 80 spacious rooms hold onto a moody 1920s glamour — rich mahogany, hand-painted murals, marble bathrooms, Terry O'Neill's photography on the walls, upscale amenities throughout.

The tropical courtyards are the reason to linger. Green and serene, they shelter a palm-fringed outdoor pool and pockets of private lounging. From the dining room out onto the terrace runs Café Boulud, an award-winning restaurant of modern French cooking.