Proper Grit debuts as the hotel's signature restaurant, with Executive Chef Andre Sattler at the helm. In the lobby, a book display wall is arranged to manifest the silhouette of hotel muse Dewey's face.
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Guestrooms feature eclectic elements including sliding bookcases that, when discovered, reveal a window into the shower and whimsical, mod iconic collage portraiture. The hotels' interiors intrigue guests with a combination of rich textures and earth tones accented with lush greenery evocative of the South Florida setting and climate that enchanted Dewey. Pioneered by South Florida architecture firm EoA and its founder and design director Malcolm Berg, The Ben's heartfelt design beautifully combines vintage Florida with modern elements. "We invite guests and locals to experience the essence of this magical waterfront city in an inspired setting fueled by a unique story, thoughtful design and the spirit of socialization."
We're redefining what it means to travel to and live in West Palm," said Bernardo Neto, General Manager of The Ben. "The Ben is a development unlike anything West Palm Beach has seen before. Much like the Ben Trovato Estate, this new hotel is a place for socialization, lively conversation and enrichment. Reimagined for today, The Ben creatively channels Dewey's joie de vivre, her love of entertaining, her whimsical interests and personal passions. Byrd Spilman Dewey, one of Florida's most prolific authors of the pioneer era, gave her 1892 Victorian home the name Ben Trovato, literally meaning "well invented." The name is derived from "Se non è vero, è ben trovato," an Italian phrase which, loosely translated, means "Even if it isn't true, it's a good story." The Estate put West Palm Beach on the cultural map, entertaining luminaries from Henry Phipps Jr. The 208-room, new-build hotel features a modern design aesthetic reflecting the spirit of the Ben Trovato Estate, one of West Palm Beach's original homes.
"The Ben reimagines classic South Florida lifestyle for today's travelers by blending elements inspired by the city's early days as an untamed tropical paradise with modern touches, making it a perfect fit for the Autograph Collection." "We're thrilled to introduce The Ben, an unmistakably original hotel that injects new energy into the traditionally classic city of West Palm Beach," said Jennifer Connell, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Autograph Collection Hotels. The Ben joins Autograph Collection's robust portfolio of 18 hotels in Florida including the newly opened Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami Beach, The Daytona in Daytona Beach and Fenway Hotel in Dunedin. Just like The Ben, each distinctive hotel in the Autograph Collection is singular and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else. The Ben is part of Autograph Collection's diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 180 independent hotels carefully crafted with vision and passion. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Autograph Collection Hotels announced the opening of The Ben, the first hotel on the downtown West Palm Beach, Florida waterfront. Taking Cues from the Destination's Iconic Ben Trovato Estate, The Ben is a Classic Hotel for a New AgeīETHESDA, Md., Feb. Institutional Distribution Intelligence.Non-Traditional Exchanges & New Markets.Directors’ and Officers’ Questionnaires.