the ben - autograph collection
West palm beach, fl
the ben: The Ben leans into its Autograph Collection independence — a boutique waterfront hotel with real personality rather than a standard chain feel. The fitness center is described as extensive, running 24 hours with cardio and strength equipment for early or late sessions around travel. There's no spa here, so recovery centers on the rooftop pool and cabana deck at Spruzzo, the hotel's Mediterranean rooftop restaurant and lounge. Proper Grit handles more grounded dining, with healthy breakfast, salads, seafood, and protein options. Rooms carry a minibar rather than a functional fridge, and same-day dry cleaning and laundry service are available on-site.
The Ben is the only true waterfront hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, sitting directly across from Palm Harbor Marina, and free bicycles are included with the stay — a real advantage for reaching the outdoor training routes nearby. Flagler Drive runs right along the waterfront for an easy running or cycling route close to the hotel. For a longer session, the Palm Beach Lake Trail is a scenic paved path across the Intracoastal from downtown, popular with runners and cyclists for its waterfront views. Between the hotel's own bikes and this stretch of coastline, getting outside here takes almost no planning.
Explore the area:
Palm Beach Lake Trail — short bike ride via Royal Palm Way bridge
North Bridge Fitness — 515 N Flagler Dr, walkable
Sweat440 — 905 N Railroad Ave, short drive
Solidcore — 915 N Railroad Ave, short drive
TRAIN LOCAL
North Bridge Fitness — A waterfront personal training studio on Flagler Drive, open 24/7, run by a coach with 30+ years of experience, focused on personal training and nutrition coaching. Walkable from the hotel, and a strong pick for guests who want one-on-one coaching rather than open gym time.
Sweat440 — A group fitness studio in the NORA District at 905 N Railroad Ave, offering 40-minute strength training classes that blend functional, resistance, and conditioning work. Sessions start every 10 minutes, so there's rarely a wait to jump in. A short drive from the hotel.
Solidcore — A boutique Pilates-based reformer studio at 915 N Railroad Ave, essentially next door to Sweat440 in the same NORA District. Known for intense, low-impact strength work on the reformer. A short drive from the hotel, and a good complement to Sweat440 for guests who want a lower-impact strength option.
★ DESTINATION GYM: Palm Beach Lake Trail
A 5.5-mile paved waterfront path running along the western edge of Palm Beach island, tracing the Lake Worth Lagoon with views back toward the West Palm Beach skyline. Popular with runners, walkers, and cyclists, passing landmarks like the Flagler Museum and the historic Kapok Tree along the way. Reachable via the Royal Palm Way bridge, a short ride from the hotel — and the hotel's complimentary bikes make getting there effortless.