With a century of hospitality imbuing its walls, the new White Elephant Palm Beach celebrates its heritage while asserting a fresh interpretation of Mediterranean revival architecture. Built in the 1920s and designated a landmark in 1980, designers reimagined the four-story hotel creating 13 rooms and 19 suites while respectfully preserving the historic building.
The result is a gracious, luxurious destination that feels residential in scale. In addition to basic structural repairs/ preservation, design highlights include:
• Black-and-white awnings and black trim contrast with a contemporary white stucco finish to highlight classic architecture.
• Interiors express traditional Palm Beach elegance with layers of textures, patterns, and a museum-quality art collection that pops against a palette of soft warm and cool neutrals.
• Historic details were preserved and integrated into the design, including an original fireplace that was restored, moved, and reinstalled to maintain the building’s center axis.
• Designers brought the historic structure to modern standards, such as adding discreet cables behind original scalloped balcony railings with a simple glass addition to the top.
