The Colony Hotel (formerly The Golf View) is a historic hotel located at 155 Hammon Ave in Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1947 it has been added as a Historic Landmark by the Palm Beach County Preservation Commission.[1] The hotel has been partially continuously owned by the Wetenhall family since 1970.[2][3] In 2016, Andrew Wetenhall, an investment banker and son of former minority owner Robert C. Wetenhall, and his wife Sarah acquired the property for $12 million.[4]
| The Colony Hotel | |
|---|---|
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| Former names | The Golf View |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | British Colonial |
| Location | 155 Hammon Avenue Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Opened | November 15, 1947 |
| Owner | Wetenhall family |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Simson & Holley |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 89 |
| Number of suites | 16 |
| Number of restaurants | 3 |
| Website | |
| www | |
References
edit- ^ Kelly, William. "1940s elegance, storied history, lands Colony hotel on landmark list". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Wagner, Jodie. "'Our pink paradise': The Colony celebrates landmark designation with plaque unveiling". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Zohar, Erica Wertheim. "The Colony Hotel Celebrates 75 Years: A Timeless Treasure In The Heart Of Palm Beach". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Hofheinz, Darrell. "Son of former minority owner buys Colony for recorded $12 million". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.