
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Best for beachfront days, a Forbes Five-Star spa experience, and resort-style amenities for families and couples.
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a five-star, oceanfront resort on Palm Beach Island with direct white-sand beach access; read this if you want a full-service seaside resort with a highly rated spa and family programming. The Ben, Autograph Collection is an upscale waterfront lifestyle hotel in downtown West Palm Beach — read this if you prefer a downtown location, rooftop scene and easy access to Clematis Street and West Palm nightlife.
Updated · about 4.0 km apart (roughly 2.5 miles)

Best for beachfront days, a Forbes Five-Star spa experience, and resort-style amenities for families and couples.

Best for travelers who want downtown West Palm access, a rooftop/social scene, and a lifestyle-hotel feel near Clematis Street.
When Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach wins: choose Four Seasons if you want direct white-sand beach access, multiple ocean-view pools, a Forbes Five-Star Spa, and a full resort program that serves families and couples alike.
When The Ben, Autograph Collection wins: choose The Ben if you want to be in downtown West Palm Beach for nightlife, restaurants, and walkable attractions, plus a modern rooftop scene and a compact, service-forward hotel footprint.
Bottom line: pick Four Seasons for a classic Palm Beach beachfront resort experience and premium spa amenities; pick The Ben for an urban waterfront base with easy access to downtown West Palm's dining and nightlife.
| Category | Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach | The Ben, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-style, upscale and relaxed with oceanfront focus | Upscale waterfront lifestyle hotel with a downtown energy |
| Location | 2800 S Ocean Blvd — on Palm Beach Island with private beach access | 251 N Narcissus Ave — waterfront, steps from Clematis Street in West Palm Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 207 total accommodations (property record) | 208 individually decorated guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; kids' club and family programming available | |
| Pools / beach | Two heated outdoor pools plus private white-sand beach, cabanas and beach service | One outdoor pool; waterfront setting but not a private white-sand beach (hotel listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: Florie's (Mediterranean), Seaway (oceanfront seafood), Florie's Bar, Seaway Bar, Cocoanut Café | 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges; poolside bar and rooftop options noted in highlights |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons — 11,000 sq ft, Forbes Five-Star Spa, 10 treatment rooms, 24-hour fitness center and classes | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Large event program: multiple ballrooms and 21,128 sq ft total event space | Conference space of 17,013 sq ft across 6 meeting rooms |
| Nearby highlights | Worth Avenue, Flagler Museum, Norton Museum; short drive to downtown West Palm | Steps from Clematis Street, 0.7 km to CityPlace/CityCenter and close to cultural venues |
| Pet policy | Pets allowed with restrictions (per property record) | Pet fee listed (USD 145 per accommodation, per stay) — pets accepted |
Four Seasons sits directly on Palm Beach Island with private white-sand beach access and easy driving distance to Worth Avenue and island attractions.
Choose Four Seasons for seaside privacy and direct beach access on Palm Beach Island.
The Ben is a waterfront hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, steps from Clematis Street and walkable to local restaurants and nightlife.
Choose The Ben if you want downtown convenience and easy access to West Palm’s restaurants and bars.
Four Seasons offers a range of ocean-view rooms, terraces and suites with private furnished balconies and room service.
Four Seasons rooms emphasize ocean views, private balconies and a resort-style layout.
The Ben lists 208 individually decorated guestrooms with water- or city-view options and several accessible room types.
The Ben focuses on compact, contemporary rooms with waterfront or city views and a mix of accessible options.
Four Seasons runs multiple dining venues including Florie's by Mauro Colagreco and Seaway, blending Mediterranean live-fire and oceanfront seafood.
Four Seasons is best if you want oceanfront meals and a chef-driven signature restaurant on property.
The Ben offers two restaurants and two bars, plus rooftop and poolside beverage options for a downtown guest scene.
The Ben suits travelers who want lively downtown dining and a rooftop/pool social scene within walking distance of other restaurants.
Four Seasons centers much of its offering around beach access and multiple ocean-view pools.
Four Seasons is the clear pick for guests prioritizing beach time and multiple pool options.
The Ben provides a single outdoor pool and rooftop social spaces as part of its urban lifestyle focus.
The Ben is better for guests who want a hotel pool and rooftop social scene while spending most beach time off-property.
Four Seasons features a large spa and a 24-hour fitness center, plus daily classes and tennis.
Four Seasons is focused on wellness, spa treatments and active resort amenities.
The Ben emphasizes a rooftop and downtown nightlife scene with easy walking access to West Palm venues.
The Ben is the better choice if you want to be in the middle of downtown nightlife and social rooftop programming.

Four Seasons — private white-sand beach, cabanas, beach attendants and watersports.

The Ben — steps from Clematis Street and walkable to restaurants and bars.

Four Seasons — a Forbes Five-Star Spa and full-service fitness and wellness program.

The Ben — contemporary waterfront rooms, rooftop garden and downtown convenience.
The Ben is in downtown West Palm Beach, a short walk to Clematis Street. Four Seasons is on Palm Beach Island and requires a drive to reach downtown nightlife.
Four Seasons has The Spa at Four Seasons, a Forbes Five-Star Spa. The Ben's supplier listing does not publish a dedicated full-service spa.
Four Seasons is set up for families with a Kids For All Seasons Club, Tot Room and family programming; The Ben accepts children but is positioned more as an urban lifestyle hotel.
Choose Four Seasons for private beach access and resort beach services; The Ben is waterfront but does not list a private white-sand beach in its supplier details.
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