Frequently Asked Questions. Who owns the Hotel? Are you affiliated with any other hotels such as the Colony in Del Ray Beach? The Colony is independently owned and operated. How Old is the Hotel? Have any important people stayed here? The Hotel just celebrated its 60th Anniversary. For some interesting historical facts as well as a list of some of the celebrities who have stay here, please visit our Hotel Overview pages. Has The Colony been renovated? The Colony has completed a $12 million renewal with our most recent renovation occuring in our Presidential and Duke of Windsor Penthouses. In additional, we are continually refurbishing our accommodations. For example, we are installing Flat Screen TV’s in all of rooms [this project should be complete in the Fall ‘07]. What is the building across the street from The Colony? This is Casa Manana which was built in 1928 for the Waller family. The Colony purchased it and turned it into seven two-bedroom villas. Location/Transportation/Check-in and Check-out. Where is the hotel located? Are you close to the beach? The Colony is located adjacent to world famous Worth Avenue in the center of the Town of Palm Beach and a football field length from the citys best beach. What is the closest airport to the hotel? How far is it from The Colony? The Colony is only 3.8 miles from West Palm Beach International airport [PBI]. Fort Lauderdale Intl Airport is 45 miles from The Colony and Miami Int’l is 60 miles. What does it cost to take a taxi from the Palm Beach International Airport to the hotel? Approximately $16 - $20. Does the hotel have transportation to pick me up? No, you need to arrange your own transportation. Is there parking available for overnight guests? Parking for hotel guests is available in a private lot owned by The Colony Hotel. The charge for parking is $15.00 per day, per vehicle. What are the hours of check-in and check-out? Check-in time at The Colony Hotel is after 4:00 pm. Checkout time is 12:00 noon. Does the hotel have a restaurant? What are its hours? Yes, The Colony has three restaurants: Polo Steakhouse serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cafe 155 serving light breakfast and lunch and The Bimini Bar serving lunch and poolside cocktails. Please visit our Dining page for complete details regarding our Polo Steakhouse, Cafe 155 and Bimini Bar. What Entertainment options are available at the hotel? The Royal Room Cabaret Club said to be perhaps the Best Cabaret in the entire country brings top performers every week to Palm Beach. Enjoy dinner in this intimate setting followed by a superb cabaret performance. The Royal Room celebrates its 6th year in 2007. Tuesdays through Saturday live music and dancing is featured in our Polo Lounge. Please visit our Royal Room Cabaret page as well as our Dining Entertainment page for further details. Dining Entertainment. Does the hotel have a Fitness Center? Spa/Salon? Our concierge can assist you with making appointments at one of the nearby world-class spas/salons or nearby fitness centers. Does the hotel have a pool? The Colony has two pools: one for the main hotel guests and one for our villa guests. Do you provide chairs for lounging around the pool? Pool lounges are complimentary for hotel guests. Towels are provided. We also provide towels for beach use. Our Bellman can provide beach chairs and umbrellas for the beach. Do you have DVDs or VCRs in the rooms? Do you have in room movies? The villas, suites and penthouses have DVD players. The Colony has cable television which features HBO. Do you have internet connections in the guest rooms? Complimentary wireless high speed internet is offered to all guests. In addition, data ports are installed on all telephones. Do you have a Business Center? Our Business Center is located above the Front Desk on the Mezzanine Floor. How do I get a fax sent to a guest staying at the hotel? Is there a charge for this? Guest faxes should be sent to the front desk at 561-655-5430. The charge for faxes is $1.00 per page received. The charge for sending faxes within the U.S. is $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Rates are higher to send International faxes. Is there 24 hour room service? Room Service operates the same hours as the Polo Restaurant. Are there mini-bars in the rooms? What amenities does the hotel provide? Please visit our Services and Amenities page for a detailed list of amenities provided. Services and Amenities. Does the Colony offer Group Rates? Group rates are offered during certain periods where are 10 or more rooms requested per night. Is there meeting and banquet space? The Colonys Pavilion offers space for meetings and special events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners and teas. Contact our Catering and Banquet Department at 561-655-5430 x129 or 144. You may also visit our Meetings Event page and Wedding Page for more details.

Royal Room Summer Cabaret Package. Enjoy our Summer Cabaret Package: $250 per person [based on single or double occupancy] or $500 for two-night/three-day stay plus tax. Rate includes two nights hotel accommodation, full breakfast each morning and Royal Room Cabaret Dinner Show one evening. Special Bonus: The Colony will pay for you to park in our lot. In addition, you will receive one $15 gift certificate for each night you stay that can be used in The Polo Restaurant or Lounge, Cafe 155 or for bicycle rentals or Colony merchandise. Available Thursday – Saturday arrivals May 22 – August 30, 2008. All specials are based on availability. Girls Wanna Have Fun. A celebration of Summer, bliss, shopping, our friends the jewels in our Tiaras. Two-night/three-day package includes: two nights hotel accommodations, full breakfast each morning, mini-facial or manicure pedicure, Colony Beach bag with special discounts for shopping and goodies for the girls. $490 for two-night/three-day stay or $245 per person [based on double occupancy] plus tax. Extra Bonus: The Colony will pay for you to park in our lot. In addition, you will receive one $15 gift certificate for each night you stay that can be used in The Polo Restaurant or Lounge, Cafe 155 or for bicycle rentals or Colony merchandise. Valid May 8 – October 14, 2008. All specials are based on availability. One Bedroom Suite and Two Bedroom Villa packages also available. Villas By The Sea – A Family Getaway. Package includes: two nights two bedroom/two bath Villa accommodations, four Palm Beach Science Museum tickets, four Palm Beach Zoo tickets, bicycle rentals for four one day, beach bag and childrens welcome gift. Extra Bonus: As our bonus to you and your family,the Colony will pay for you to park in our lot. In addition, you will receive one $15 gift certificate for each night you stay that can be used in The Polo Restaurant or Lounge, Cafe 155 or for bicycle rentals or Colony merchandise. $980 for two-nights/three-days stay or $490 per night [based on two night minimum stay] plus tax. Additional nights $475 per night for villa accommodations. Stay seven nights/eight days for $2,500. Valid May 8 – October 14, 2008. All specials are based on availability. Romance Renewal Package. Renew and recharge your love in this romantic package. Enjoy your two-night/3-day stay in one of our Penthouses. Stay where the Duke and Duchess of Windsor stayed during some of their exile in the Duke of Windsor Penthouse or stay in The Presidential Penthouse where Presidents Ford, Clinton and Bush have stayed. These recently renovated Penthouses have fabulous views of the island of Palm Beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Play the piano? Each Penthouse has its own Baby Grand. Your package will include a chilled bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries as our welcome to you. Your dinners both nights are included in the package. One night enjoy a romantic dinner for two in your Penthouse cooked just for you by our gourmet chef. Enjoy dinner and The Royal Room Cabaret another night. Full breakfast is included each morning. What day would you like your picnic for two? A delightful picnic will be ready for you to take to the beach or take it with you on your day of exploration of this beautiful island. Optional spa add-ons will be available at a local spa. Golf can be arranged with our Bell Staff. Our Concierge and/or Front Desk can assist you with other ideas for exploring or you can enjoy the views from your own private patio or the Colony’s pool deck. Remember to save time for shopping as Worth Avenue stores are just around the corner. Special Extra Bonus – We will pay you to park in our lot! Receive $15 certificates each night you stay for use in the hotel. This includes Polo Steakhouse Restaurant and Lounge, Cafe 155, Bicycle Rentals or Colony merchandise. Enjoy this lovely package for $1600 for the two-night/3 day stay plus tax. Price per person based on double occupancy is only $800 plus tax. This package available May 8 – October 14, 2008 and for arrivals on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. All specials are based on availability. Summer Bed N Breakfast With Bonus. Take advantage of our Summer Bed N Breakfast: $200 per night [based on single or double occupancy]. Rate includes one night hotel accommodation and full breakfast each morning. Special Bonus: Stay two nights and The Colony will pay for you to park in our lot! In addition, you will receive one $15 gift certificate for each night you stay that can be used in The Polo Restaurant or Lounge, Cafe 155 or for bicycle rentals or Colony merchandise. Available: May 8 – October 14, 2008. All specials are based on availability.

Play all day... Dance the night away... The Colony Hotel is located in the heart of world-famous Palm Beach, only half a block from the beautiful beach and internationally renowned Worth Avenue shopping! Palm Beach offers more than a handful of exquisite restaurants with delicious cuisine. And, Museums, gardens and cultural events are all at your fingertips. Here are just a few of the many places you can visit during your visit: American Orchid Society Visitors Center Botanical Gardens. Features a world-class botanical garden, spectacular greenhouse, incredible water features and thousands of orchids. 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach, 561-404-2000. 4.2 mile drive through safari, a thousand roaming animals, plus walk through park and petting zoo. 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach, 561-793-1094. Loxahatchee Everglades Tour. 15490 Loxahatchee Road, Boca Raton, 561-482-6107. Intimate zoo with over 1,000 animals from around the world. Recently remodeled. Tropics and Black Bears are a must see. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-533-0887. South Florida Science Museum. Hands-on science center, aquarium, planetarium and museum. Family oriented activities. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1980. Features 5-hour coastal cruise, all you can eat buffet, exciting Las Vegas style show and two casinos. One East 11th Street, Riviera Beach, 561-845-2101. Completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flaglers Gilded Age estate is more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the United States. Tours available. Cocoanut Row and Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, 561-655-2833. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This center presents a diverse lineup of musicals, ballet and modern dance, opera, classical, jazz, pop and country music. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-833-8300. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. 200 acre park, nature trails, ponds, waterfalls, bonsai gardens, two museum buildings with changing and permanent exhibitions. Japanese tea house, cafe and store. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, 561-495-0233. Norton Museum of Art. The Museum is internationally distinguished for its permanent collection featuring 19th and 20th Century European, American, Chinese and Contemporary art. View special exhibits. Cafe. 1451 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, 561-832-5196. A state of the art outdoor concert facility with a capacity of nearly 19,000. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach, 561-795-8883. There are numerous popular reefs for serious or just beginning divers. Some of the most popular reefs Boynton Ledge, Breakers Reef, Fish Bowl, Grouper Hole, Horseshoe Ledge and Loggerhead Reef. We recommend Jim Abernethys Scuba Adventures 561-842-6356 or Force-E Scuba 561-845-2333. Wreck diving is also quite a sport in the area. Wrecks such as the Budweiser, Esso Bonaire and the Princess Anne are quite accessible. Rent a boat, jet ski or go parasailing. How about a private catamaran tour? Lots of Yachts/Lots of Spots can set you up with a private sailing or cruise 561-242-4753. For Jet Skis, parasailing call Club Jet 561-842-2582. Island Living, Leslie Diver offers tours of Palm Beach. Her three house tours are chock full of information. 561-832-8687. Her tours are air-conditioned with complimentary snacks. For car service we recommend Abes Car Service. Reach him at 561-547-7773. Want to set up a tennis match, call Phipps Park 561-835-7040. Since there are over 145 golf courses in Palm Beach County, check with our Bell Captain for the best courses. Our Bell Captain can arrange all your golf outings. Croquet anyone? The National Croquet Center has a new 10 acre complex. Lessons available. 561-478-2300. The International Polo Club in Wellington hosts many matches every year. Check with our concierge when you arrive for the latest schedule. A great way to spend an afternoon.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set