Pros

  • Located within a five-minute drive from CityPlace and PBI airport
  • Heated outdoor pool with waterfalls and a shaded lounge
  • Contemporary rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs
  • Bright lobby restaurant, The Garden Grille & Bar, with free breakfast and a full bar
  • Free shuttle to CityPlace and the airport
  • Lobby pantry sells a la carte drinks and snacks
  • Modern fitness room with free weights and cardio machines
  • Wi-Fi is fast and free throughout
  • 800 square feet of event and meeting space
  • Free self-parking in an off-street lot
  • Coin-operated laundry machines
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Cons

  • Little within walking distance
  • Restaurant doesn’t serve lunch
  • Smallish bathrooms
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Bottom Line

The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Airport stands out among the dozens of nearby airport hotels because of renovations in 2016 that made it bright, modern, and a touch more sophisticated than its mid-range category should allow. The chic lobby lounge/bar, sparkling outdoor pool with a shaded terrace, and ample meeting space are all nice touches this close to the airport. All 100 rooms are crisp and modern with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and fast, free Wi-Fi. The immediate area is charmless and lacks little within walking distance, but it's a four-minute drive to the shops at CityPlace. Budget travelers will find similar (though less polished) amenities at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport for lower rates.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool

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Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Airport

Scene

A contemporary mid-range airport chain hotel with a better-than-mid-range feel

Thanks to a 2016 renovation, the hotel feels like a full step above its dozens of area competitors. While the exterior looks like any mid-range chain hotel, the interior has been thoroughly redesigned with a bright, airy, contemporary aesthetic. Tasteful pops of color, boldly patterned Transitional-style seating, and an open-concept lobby provide a great first impression of a design that carries through to every guest room and common area. The large lobby blends seamlessly into a lounge/bar to create a single communal space where guests gather throughout the day to work and conduct meetings. A heated pool with a shaded lounge area provides extra space for guests to relax outdoors. As an airport hotel, the clientele is a mix of delayed leisure travelers, businesspeople, and airline staff all waiting for the next morning’s shuttle back to PBI.

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Location

In a bland commercial complex, five minutes from Palm Beach International (PBI) Airport

Given its proximity to the airport (one mile away), it’s no surprise the surrounding area is a charmless sea of concrete and commercial buildings. The neighborhood is dotted with mid-range airport hotels, car rental offices, and other nondescript buildings. There’s little of interest within walking distance, except a handful of grab-and-go restaurants. Free shuttle service is provided to take guests to PBI airport and CityPlace -- a downtown lifestyle center with dozens of restaurants, high-end shopping, and services. A number of world-class golf courses and some of the best beaches on the Gold Coast are reachable in 10 minutes by car.

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Rooms

Tasteful, modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges

A full renovation in 2016 brought room decor up to date with a fresh, contemporary look. Hardwood laminate flooring, granite countertops, and a warm color palette all feel a step above mid-range. Rooms are similar in every category but differ in bed configuration and size. Standard Rooms feature studio-style floor plans that can feel a bit cramped, while Suites upgrade to roomier floor plans with separate living and sleeping areas, plus optional dining areas with full dining tables. Every room features almost identical amenities including flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The free Wi-Fi is reliable and extremely fast. Bathrooms are tight, but fit and finish -- hardwood laminate floors, quartz countertops, and large walk-in shower stalls -- is excellent. Neutrogena brand bath amenities are standard.

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Features

A sophisticated lobby lounge with free breakfast, a heated outdoor pool, and a modern gym

Features include most everything short-stay guests might expect in an airport hotel. The open-concept lobby blends seamlessly into the airy The Garden Grille & Bar. A free, hot breakfast buffet is served daily. By late afternoon, the space serves a la carte dinner and includes a bar with a full cocktail menu. Dinner-only room service is also available for a fee. Microwave dinners, packaged snacks, and cold drinks can also be purchased from the small a la carte pantry adjacent the front desk.

The heated outdoor pool is well-maintained, though a little bland. A wall of dense palm trees and two fountains near the deep end help add sophistication and privacy. Ample seating is provided via a row of lounge chairs, outdoor dining sets, and a wide, shaded lounge area with ceiling fans.

The gym is small, bordering on cramped. But, the cardio machines are modern and include individual TVs. Free weights, a workout bench, and basic yoga equipment are all provided. The list of business amenities includes 800 square feet (74 square meters) of meeting/event space and a small, 24-hour business center with a printer. Wi-Fi is fast and free throughout the property. Free self-parking is available in a large lot.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Airport

Scene

A contemporary mid-range airport chain hotel with a better-than-mid-range feel

Thanks to a 2016 renovation, the hotel feels like a full step above its dozens of area competitors. While the exterior looks like any mid-range chain hotel, the interior has been thoroughly redesigned with a bright, airy, contemporary aesthetic. Tasteful pops of color, boldly patterned Transitional-style seating, and an open-concept lobby provide a great first impression of a design that carries through to every guest room and common area. The large lobby blends seamlessly into a lounge/bar to create a single communal space where guests gather throughout the day to work and conduct meetings. A heated pool with a shaded lounge area provides extra space for guests to relax outdoors. As an airport hotel, the clientele is a mix of delayed leisure travelers, businesspeople, and airline staff all waiting for the next morning’s shuttle back to PBI.

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Location

In a bland commercial complex, five minutes from Palm Beach International (PBI) Airport

Given its proximity to the airport (one mile away), it’s no surprise the surrounding area is a charmless sea of concrete and commercial buildings. The neighborhood is dotted with mid-range airport hotels, car rental offices, and other nondescript buildings. There’s little of interest within walking distance, except a handful of grab-and-go restaurants. Free shuttle service is provided to take guests to PBI airport and CityPlace -- a downtown lifestyle center with dozens of restaurants, high-end shopping, and services. A number of world-class golf courses and some of the best beaches on the Gold Coast are reachable in 10 minutes by car.

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Rooms

Tasteful, modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges

A full renovation in 2016 brought room decor up to date with a fresh, contemporary look. Hardwood laminate flooring, granite countertops, and a warm color palette all feel a step above mid-range. Rooms are similar in every category but differ in bed configuration and size. Standard Rooms feature studio-style floor plans that can feel a bit cramped, while Suites upgrade to roomier floor plans with separate living and sleeping areas, plus optional dining areas with full dining tables. Every room features almost identical amenities including flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The free Wi-Fi is reliable and extremely fast. Bathrooms are tight, but fit and finish -- hardwood laminate floors, quartz countertops, and large walk-in shower stalls -- is excellent. Neutrogena brand bath amenities are standard.

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Features

A sophisticated lobby lounge with free breakfast, a heated outdoor pool, and a modern gym

Features include most everything short-stay guests might expect in an airport hotel. The open-concept lobby blends seamlessly into the airy The Garden Grille & Bar. A free, hot breakfast buffet is served daily. By late afternoon, the space serves a la carte dinner and includes a bar with a full cocktail menu. Dinner-only room service is also available for a fee. Microwave dinners, packaged snacks, and cold drinks can also be purchased from the small a la carte pantry adjacent the front desk.

The heated outdoor pool is well-maintained, though a little bland. A wall of dense palm trees and two fountains near the deep end help add sophistication and privacy. Ample seating is provided via a row of lounge chairs, outdoor dining sets, and a wide, shaded lounge area with ceiling fans.

The gym is small, bordering on cramped. But, the cardio machines are modern and include individual TVs. Free weights, a workout bench, and basic yoga equipment are all provided. The list of business amenities includes 800 square feet (74 square meters) of meeting/event space and a small, 24-hour business center with a printer. Wi-Fi is fast and free throughout the property. Free self-parking is available in a large lot.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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