Resort Overview
Founded on the sands of Palm Beach in 1896, The Breakers welcomes guests with unparalleled seaside glamour and world-class amenities.
Resort Profile
One of America’s most iconic resorts, The Breakers is an Italian Renaissance-style hotel situated on 140 acres of oceanfront property on the island of Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1896 by magnate Henry Morrison Flagler, and still in the hands of his heirs today, this legendary destination continues to thrive independent of chain affiliation.
Renowned for its commitment to social responsibility, The Breakers actively supports its team, the community and environment. Its historic significance is also recognized nationally, earning a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Architecture
Inspired by the magnificent Italian villas of the 1400s (specifically the Villa Medici in Rome), The Breakers' Mediterranean-style architecture features an eight-story palace by the sea with sun-filled North and South Loggias, iconic Twin Belvedere Towers and graceful arches throughout. The lushly landscaped 1,040-foot, palm-lined main drive leads to the resort’s Florentine Fountain, modeled after the Boboli Gardens in Florence. The hotel’s breathtaking lobby is influenced by the Great Hall of the Palazzo Carrega in Genoa (circa 1560).
Location
The Breakers is six miles from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), 42 miles from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and 72 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA). Both Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike provide easy access to South County Road, which leads directly to the resort’s main entrance.
Climate
With close proximity to the Gulfstream, Palm Beach enjoys a subtropical climate noted for year-round breezes and moderate temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees.
Ownership
Flagler System, Inc. (FSI) is the privately held parent company and original family ownership of The Breakers Palm Beach, Breakers West Country Club, One North Breakers Row, and various commercial real estate properties on the island. Each year, an investment averaging $30 million in capital improvements and ongoing revitalization carefully balances preservation and modernization.
Leadership
Paul N. Leone, CEO, and Tricia Taylor, President, lead a dedicated and diverse team of more than 2,500 employees.
Residences
One North Breakers Row is a private enclave of 79 luxurious, oceanfront apartments available for residential lease.
Memberships
Access to premium amenities and exclusive courtesies is available through various club memberships at The Breakers Ocean Club and Breakers West Country Club (opens in new window).
Accommodations
The resort features 534 guest rooms, including 72 suites—among them are the most elaborate: the Imperial and Royal Poinciana Suites. Each room offers captivating views of the Atlantic or resort grounds, décor inspired by Palm Beach’s casually chic lifestyle and complimentary high-speed WiFi. Childproofing and parental equipment are also available upon request.
An intimate, exceptionally customized experience, The Breakers’ luxurious Flagler Club is an exclusive, 21-room boutique hotel nestled atop the resort. Private access leads to beautifully appointed accommodations, top-of-the-line amenities, an elegant Lounge and panoramic rooftop Terrace, as well as personalized service from pre-arrival to departure.
Guest Services
Committed to guest satisfaction, the resort’s highly attentive team fulfills a range of services, such as concierge, laundry, valet parking, and complimentary house car/shuttle to off-site restaurants and retail boutiques.
Amenities
Multiple restaurants range from casual beachfront to stylishly sophisticated, while a world-class private beach club hosts four pools, six whirlpool spas, 25 poolside bungalows and a variety of watersports. In addition, there are two 18-hole golf courses, 16 racquet courts, a world-class indoor/outdoor spa, an oceanfront fitness center, 13 signature boutiques, Via Flagler by The Breakers - an al fresco shopping plaza - and a Seaside Entertainment Center. There is also never a resort fee.