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$159-239, ste $189-329; )
Housed on the 2nd floor of a landmark building brimming with character, this intimate
European-style hotel has airy, light-filled rooms with hardwood floors and period Palm
Beach furnishings. Soak in enamel tubs and sleep like a baby beneath goose-down com-
forters. Stroll a block to the beach or two to Worth Ave. It's excellent value and the loca-
tion can't be beaten.
Bradley Park Hotel
HOTEL
561-832-7050;
www.bradleyparkhotel.com
;
2080 Sunset Ave; r $99-229,
ste $129-575; )
The midrange Bradley offers large, gold-hued rooms, some with small kitchens and char-
acterful furniture that looks like it's been bought at local estate sales. There's no lobby to
speak of, but rooms with kitchens feel like mini-apartments, and it's located just a short
walk from the shops and restaurants of Royal Poinciana Way.
Breakers
RESORT
561-655-6611;
www.thebreakers.com
; 1 S County Rd; r $329-1330;
)
Originally built by Henry Flagler (in 1904 rooms cost $4 per night, including meals),
today this 550-room resort sprawls across 140 acres and boasts a staff of 2300, fluent in 56
languages. Just feet from the county's best snorkeling, this palace has two 18-hole golf
courses, a mile of semiprivate beach, four pools, two croquet courts and the best brunch
around. For opulence, elegance and old-world charm, there's no other choice. Green
Lodging certified.
Brazilian Court
HOTEL
$199-422, ste $341-774; )
Built in 1926, this elegant resort is an excellent choice for those who want pampering but
not obsequiousness. Trendy but timeless, it's got a lovely Mediterranean style, a romantic
courtyard and fashionable suites that effortlessly blend sleek lines and soft comfort. The
