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1,500 Miles from its OG Property on Nantucket, Palm Beach’s White Elephant Beckons

1,500 Miles from its OG Property on Nantucket, Palm Beach’s White Elephant Beckons

The lobby of White Elephant Palm Beach

COVERED IN VERDANT vines and flanked by tall palm trees, the entrance to the White Elephant Palm Beach feels like passing into a stately home, rather than one of the island’s newest resorts. The building is 101 years old, and while the original footprint and façade remain, the interior has a decidedly updated, ultra-luxe beach vibe.

There’s only 32 rooms — and there’s just as many staff present to usher guests to their rooms, or whisk them to a destination of their choosing in a 2025 BMW. (Guests can also zip around town in a complimentary BMW from the hotel on their own.)

The lobby is draped in white curtains with woven rugs and a neutral palette. The centerpiece is “The Lady of the House,” a large painting by Orit Fuchs of a woman in oversize pink sunglasses and a blue headscarf inviting guests to explore the island (which is as colorful as she is!). The resort boasts more than 130 vibrant art pieces that pop against the neutrals of the hotel.

White Elephant has recently partnered with The Cove Club, giving guests access to the exclusive day-party locale. It’s a quick drive in the house BMWs to The Cove Club in West Palm Beach where pretty people sip rosé and listen to house music spun by a DJ with mega-yachts as his backdrop. There’s a splashy pool, a stretch of beach, and all the people watching one could desire.

While in West Palm Beach, head to higher elevation for more yacht views with a side of attractive tourists at Spruzzo, the rooftop restaurant on top of The Ben hotel. The Mediterranean-inspired environs include a 360-degree bar and lots of shareable dishes to pair with the eclectic cocktail menu.

Back in Palm Beach — or, as the locals call it, “the other side of the bridge” — Café Boulud is an al fresco oasis steps from the luxury shopping along Worth Avenue. In the courtyard of the single-story historic Brazilian Court Hotel, Boulud is dotted with white umbrellas shading brunch-goers who dine in an enclave of palm trees. Don’t miss the dover which can be shared and filleted at the table. It pairs perfectly with Boulud’s famous patio sipper, the White Cosmopolitan, served in a large martini glass with a frozen edible flower.

After a day of exploring the island, White Elephant beckons. The rooms are serviced three times a day, so returning is always relaxing and welcoming. Don’t travel far for dinner: Lola41 in the courtyard serves up sushi and international dishes in a buzzy vibe. For a nightcap, walk to Cucina, where the cool kids hang out. After the restaurant tables are closed out for the night, disco balls are illuminated and it turns into a full-on club. Don’t worry about staying out too late — the airport is close and easy to navigate, and the flight to Houston is only 2 and a half hours.

The entrance of the 101 year old building

The pool

The pool

The Park Suite at White Elephant

Capt'n Jose Roll at Lola41

DJ Adam Lipson at The Cove Club

The Seafood Tower at Spruzzo

Al fresco dining at Café Boulud

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