Why Palm Beach Is the Perfect Destination for Design Lovers | Vogue
"The Breakers is an iconic and historic resort located on the ocean in the middle of town, walking distance from both famed shopping on Worth Avenue and the recently revitalized Royal Poinciana Plaza (more on that below). Dripping with quintessential Palm Beach charm, the rooms are outfitted in chic, happy design schemes: think bamboo beds and bountiful botanical prints. Incredibly family friendly, the resort offers beach service, tennis, golf, a kid’s club, and more. Young families will appreciate the attention to detail: during a recent stay pre-COVID with my then-four-month-old daughter, the hotel concierge thoughtfully arranged for a bottle warmer and extra crib sheets to be brought up to the room—without us asking (!)—not to mention a diaper pail, adjustable crib, and an adorable Breakers teddy bear. The building has a long history: after fires ravaged the original property in both 1903 and 1925, Breakers founder Henry M. Flagler, of Standard Oil fame—whose labor practices have since been re-examined—reopened the property in 1926 with help from New York architects Schultze and Weaver—the same creative minds who brought to life iconic hotels such as the Pierre, and Park Avenue’s Waldorf Astoria. Recently renovated, the hotel maintains much of its original integrity (the ceilings in the lobby entrance are not to be missed—nor are the legendary Christmas decorations)." - Ariel Okin
