The Palms South Beach

3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Written by Beth Garrett

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Grandeur has returned to South Beach. Formerly the Miami Beach Ocean Resort, The Palms South Beach celebrated it?s grand opening in the Fall of 2001. Renowned interior designer Patrick Kennedy gave the property a five million dollar face lift. Of the extensive renovations Kennedy said, ?It?s a fusion of the Eastern and Western world. Miami epitomizes this fusion.? Guests will nod their heads in approval from the moment they step foot on the property to the moment they leave because Kennedy has turned his vision into a reality .

Located just north of the historic Art Deco district on Collins Avenue, this oceanside resort promises to meet each and every guests? expectations. Guests will Living Accomodations at The Palms Hotel feel like royalty upon entering The Palms. Double height Colonial doors open into an inviting lobby. The spacious lobby extends outward to the lush tropical gardens. The soft lighting and comfortable rockers help to ease guests into a world of lazy days, tropical drinks and time spent with old friends. Welcome to life at The Palms.

Living Accomodations at the Palms

The Palms boasts 242 beautiful guestrooms. Each room offers an uninterrupted view of the garden, ocean, or city. Whether guests choose to stay in a room, suite or the two bedroom penthouse suite, luxury and relaxation awaits everyone. Each room is tastefully furnished with custom designed pieces. Light and dark wood are contrasted with upholstery using blue, green, and cream colors in order to create an ocean feeling.

Comfort is key at The Palms. Each room is equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans. Alarm clocks contain a CD player. Two telephones The Restaurant at The Palms Hotel (one cordless) come with voicemail and dual data ports. Guests can surf the net through the cable TV. Valuables may be kept in the in-room safe. A fully stocked private bar and luxury spa toiletries are also provided.

Eating and Drinking at the Palms

Dining at The Palms is as an elegant experience as the living accommodations. The Palms Garden Grill is a fine dining restaurant that allows guests to choose between eating indoors or outdoors. For breakfast, a full American buffet is offered while lunch and dinner are ordered a la carte style. The cuisine is Mediterranean influenced and features the area?s freshest seafood. The Great Room, which opens up off of the hotel?s main lobby, is a library style lounge. Continental breakfast is served here daily. Guests can catch up with the outside world from an array of international newspapers. Open from four to midnight, the Veranda Bar is the ideal place to unwind after a hard day at work or to cool down following a day at the beach. Enjoy the tropical night air on the The Gazebo at The Palms Hotel

outdoor porch.

Business Services at the Palms

Not only is The Palms a great place to play but it?s a great place to work as well. The hotel has devoted 7,000 square feet to meeting space, which includes six breakout rooms. Each major facility features high-speed internet access, video conference capabilities and audiovisual equipment rental. The hotel also houses a round the clock self-service business center. Two computer terminals with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet access, a laptop station, laser printer and copier are all available. The Palms is an efficient and conducive environment in which to do business.

Be Pampered at the Palms

The Palms offers a wide array of services that only add to the guests? experience at the hotel. Guests may soak up some rays by the freshwater swimming pool. The Tiki Bar and Grill offers drinks and light meals. Poolside sunbathers can take a break from the sun in one of the poolside cabanas. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful tropical gardens or watch the sunrise over the Atlantic from the gazebo. The Palms also provides it?s own beach service. Sun lounges, towels, umbrellas and refreshing beverages are all available. The hotel concierge can assist guests in making dinner reservations and directing them to South Beach's various hot spots and points of interest.