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Here's our review of The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach, an upscale hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in Florida.
After a stay at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach, here we are at The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach.
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Location
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach is located on Flagler, near one of the bridges leading to Palm Beach.
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Booking
We booked our stay at The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach the day before we arrived for 60,000 points.
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The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Hotel Details
| Parking | USD 29 per day | Breakfast included | Elite Members |
| Swimming pool | Yes (heated outdoor) | Room with balcony | No |
| Spa | No | Room with kitchenette | No |
| Fitness room | Yes | Lounge | No |
| Restaurant | Yes | USB sockets in the room | No |
| Accepts animals | Yes | Smart TV | Yes |
| Mobile card | Yes | Shower/Bath | Shower |
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Location
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach is an impressive building in West Palm Beach. It is rather easy to park nearby (paid parking).
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Registration
The lobby area is beautiful with nice seating areas.
Near the lobby, you will find vending machines for basic necessities.
The kids loved the sculpting dogs (present in various places in the hotel).
In this hotel, there is no card to open the room door, but a bracelet:
The corridors of the hotel are chic. Our room was the 232.
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Room
Travelling with two children, the choice of a room with two queen beds is essential. Since we booked at the last minute, and the hotel was very busy, we haven’t been upgraded.
It is a standard room… without a view (the window is on a wall).
The bathroom has a large shower.
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Services
Proper Grit Restaurant
Arriving in the evening, we decided to have dinner at Proper Grit Restaurant, the “signature” restaurant located on the first floor of The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach
We enjoyed a delicious meal and cocktails and appreciated the drawings offered to our children.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the same Proper Grit restaurant.
The room being quite busy, we chose to take it on the terrace (which also serves as a bar in the evening).
Here is the brunch menu:
As a Marriott Bonvoy Elite member (Platinum level and above), specific dishes are offered for free for breakfast.
We have chosen :
- Avocado Toast
- Pioneer Breakfast
And for the kids, it was Short Stack Pancakes:
On the left is the “Elite” bill (complimentary breakfast for 2 people) and on the right is the one for the children.
Swimming pool
The pool is located on the roof of The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach, on the 8th floor (where the hotel’s other restaurant Proper Cut is also located).
The pool is a nice size and offers views of West Palm Beach and its marina.
When we were there, there were a lot of people and electronic music. The submerged deckchairs are very pleasant!
Gym
On the first floor, you will find the hotel’s gym.
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - Around the hotel
During our stay at The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach, we visited the surrounding area, including Palm Beach, taking advantage of the famous bicycle path.
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach - My Overall Impression
The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach is of a good standard. Fortunately we were able to use Marriott Bonvoy points to stay there, as the cash rate was quite high compared to the amenities.
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