The Colony Hotel

The Colony Hotel
Map
Former namesThe Golf View
General information
Architectural styleBritish Colonial
Location155 Hammon Avenue
Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
OpenedNovember 15, 1947
OwnerWetenhall family
Design and construction
Architect(s)Simson & Holley
Other information
Number of rooms89
Number of suites16
Number of restaurants3
Website
www.thecolonypalmbeach.com

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]

  1. ^ Kelly, William. "1940s elegance, storied history, lands Colony hotel on landmark list". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  2. ^ Wagner, Jodie. "'Our pink paradise': The Colony celebrates landmark designation with plaque unveiling". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  3. ^ Zohar, Erica Wertheim. "The Colony Hotel Celebrates 75 Years: A Timeless Treasure In The Heart Of Palm Beach". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  4. ^ Hofheinz, Darrell. "Son of former minority owner buys Colony for recorded $12 million". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved 2024-10-31.