The Best Hotels in the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

"Stepping inside the Colony Hotel is like entering a scene from a storybook or a Wes Anderson film, a whimsical balance of the vintage and in vogue. Within its pink stucco walls, reality transforms into the glamorous yet laid-back Palm Beach of days gone by. Since Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall purchased the hotel in 2016, the guest rooms and villas have undergone a multiyear restoration, reviving the landmark institution while still maintaining its iconic tropical eclecticism. Located right between the beach and the shops of Worth Avenue, it’s the perfect home base for exploring the island—if you can ever pull yourself away from its fanciful charms. From $499. —Hannah Towey" - CNT Editors